AMF/AMRI Postgraduate Award Application 2026

Australian Museum Foundation/Australian Museum Research Institute

Postgraduate Award Application 2026/2027
To apply for the award:
1. Complete the online application
2. Upload required documentation, as listed below
Your completed form will be emailed to you and a copy will be sent to AMRI at: amri@australian.museum. All documents and online application should be submitted by 5pm, Thursday April 30 2026.
First Name*
Last Name*
Postal Address*

Street Address

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Email*
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Institution in which you are enrolled:*
For example, Macquarie University
PhDMasters of ScienceMasters of ArtsBachelor of Science (Honours)Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Department in which enrolled*
Date of enrolment*

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Expected year of completion of degree*
Title of thesis*
Name of university supervisor*
Contact details of university supervisor*
Grant funds requested:*
The maximum amount of funds requested can be AU$2,500.
Proposed Research

Maximum 500 words, not including references.
Your project summary should be written for a non-specialist (someone with a science background but not expert in your taxonomic area). Please include:
- An outline of the outputs expected from the proposed research
- How results will be disseminated
- Any connections you have to the AM (include detail)
- How your research may benefit the AM
- How applicable and feasible your project is
- How high-value your project is
You may attach this as a separate document should your description contain images, tables or figures - please indicate in the box below if extra documents are attached. The outline of the project must be included in the box below.*
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Budget

Please provide a detailed budget.
An itemised budget for the work proposed including DNA services. Please also provide a brief justification for each. For molecular biology studies, please indicate the number of samples and number of genes. Please note: research assistants or support staff should not be included in the budget, nor should conferences.

For DNA costs, please contact Dr David Alquezar: david.alquezar@australian.museum.
Please provide an itemised budget:*
Please provide a summary of the research funds received and/or requested from other sources:
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If preferred, upload file containing itemised budget, summary of research funds.
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Upload Required Documentation

Please upload the required documents as listed below.
Please note the following needs to be submitted with this application:
- Statement of support, signed by your University Supervisor and Head of University Department, including an undertaking that the Department will administer the funds; and why your project should be funded.
- Statement of support from an AMRI staff member.
- A brief curriculum vitae, including a summary statement of your academic record.
Statement of support by University*

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Statement of support by AMRI*

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Brief CV*

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AMRI Staff Contact
You must have a statement of support from an AMRI staff member before submitting the application. A list of our research scientists can be found on our website. If you are proposing molecular work, please contact DNA Lab Manager, Dr David Alquezar at: david.alquezar@australian.museum. If you require further information about who to contact please email: amri@australian.museum.
I have consulted with Dr David Alquezar regarding molecular workI have consulted the following AMRI staff regarding this application:
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Applicant certification
By signing your name below, you certify that:
1. You have read and understood the terms and conditions that apply to this funding; and,
2. You have informed a member of staff from your institution and an AMRI staff member about your application.
Please note your submission will be sent to AMRI and if you have any queries, please contact: amri@australian.museum.

The closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 30 April 2026.
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