Fresh Science is a national event that brings together scientists, the media and the general public to enhance reporting of Australian science, highlight and encourage debate on the role of science in Australian society and provide role models for the next generation of Australian scientists.

In essence we’re looking for:

    * early-career researchers (from honours students to no more than five years post-PhD)
    * a peer-reviewed research with a significant result which has had no media coverage
    * some ability to present ideas in everyday English.

Those nominating for Fresh Science who are students also have the option to also nominate for AMP’s Tech on Tap, a Sydney-based partner event to Fresh Science.

Technology on Tap is an event which is held as part of AMP’s Amplify Festival of Innovation and Thought Leadership. The Festival is a week-long celebration of learning designed to get people thinking, talking, acting and innovating around emerging technologies and trends.

Technology on Tap provides an opportunity for early-career scientists and researchers to win $5,000 by sharing their research and how it benefits society with the Amplify Festival audience.

Nominations for Fresh Science and AMP’s Tech on Tap are now open and close 5pm, Wednesday 30 March 2011.

Fresh Science State finals will be held between 18 April – 6 May with the national Fresh Science event in Melbourne 6-9 June 2011.

AMP’s Tech on Tap will be held on Monday 6 June 2011 in Sydney.

Further information and applications: www.scienceinpublic.com.au/