Australia and New Zealand
Australia
Australian Research Council
National Competitive Grants program funds research "of the highest quality," including in Biological Science and Biotechnology scheme. The council offers young investigators fellowships.
Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
Promotes advancement in biochemistry and molecular biology and offers travel awards and fellowships for early career researchers.
Australian Society for Medical Research
Funds and conducts medical research and offers travel grants for postdoctoral fellows (only) to travel outside of Australia for the purposes of conducting research.
National Health Medical Research Council
Provides funding for all areas of research in human health and medical sciences. Offers fellowships for early career researchers and international scholars, travel awards, scholarships, development grants, and equipment grants.
New Zealand
Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC)
Funds and conducts health sciences research and has partnership initiatives with external funders. Offers career development awards, seeding grants, grants for early career researchers.
Neurological Foundation of New Zealand
Focuses on neurological science research and awards scholarships, clinical fellowships, repatriation fellowships, and project and travel grants. Offers special programs for postdoctoral fellows and postgrads.
