the goals and objectives of establishing science Purpose hubs throughout regional South Australia. The SA Regional Science Hub Initiative seeks to The types of questions open for consideration create a network of organisations that will include examples such as: collaborate to deliver ongoing community science engagement activities, including events held during How well does your organisation align with the National Science Week. intent of the Regional Science Hub Initiative? What type of National Science Week event(s) are SA Regional Science Hubs bring together proposed? multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver What is the nature of proposed ongoing local science events in regional SA. With a broad community science engagement? membership base, each Hub serves to formalise What is the extent and type of ongoing support disparate and informal science communication your own and partner organisations intend to networks in regional areas and further the science provide to Regional Science Hub activities? communication goals of Inspiring Australia, the What is the nature of any science Australian Government’s national strategy for activities your organisation has undertaken engagement with the sciences. previously? The Hubs are a key initiative that raises community Submission Process awareness of the importance of science and innovation and potential science-related careers. You must submit your completed Expression of This will include facilitating regional science Interest pro forma via email to the address listed engagement and communication networks e.g. under Contact Officer. applying for National Science Week federal grants, Expressions of Interest may be submitted up to and and building cooperation between community, including Friday 2 March 2018. government, research bodies and industry to engage people in activities that are both Your nominated contact person will be contacted educational and entertaining. by Inspiring South Australia once your submission has been received, with a view to setting up a Through Inspiring Australia, funding will be meeting or conversation to discuss your Expression provided to regional communities to establish the of Interest and to advise on applicability for SA Regional Science Hubs network. SA Regional nominating for a 2018 Regional Science Grant. An Science Hubs are intended to be enduring local application form may be offered at this time. partnerships committed to presenting science activity in their region. By partnering with other Applications for 2018 Regional Science Grants will community initiatives, Hubs will support ongoing close Friday 6 April 2018. Successful applicants will engagement in science throughout the year, not be notified during the week ending Friday 20 April just during National Science Week. 2018. Regional Participation Information Guide
the goals and objectives of establishing science hubs throughout regional South Australia. The types of questions open for consideration include examples such as: How well does your organisation align with the intent of the Regional Science Hub Initiative? What type of National Science Week event(s) are proposed? What is the nature of proposed ongoing local community science engagement? What is the extent and type of ongoing support your own and partner organisations intend to provide to Regional Science Hub activities? What is the nature of any science activities your organisation has undertaken previously? Submission Process You must submit your completed Expression of Interest pro forma via email to the address listed under Contact Officer. Expressions of Interest may be submitted up to and including Friday 2 March 2018. Your nominated contact person will be contacted by Inspiring South Australia once your submission has been received, with a view to setting up a meeting or conversation to discuss your Expression of Interest and to advise on applicability for nominating for a 2018 Regional Science Grant. An application form may be offered at this time. Applications for 2018 Regional Science Grants will close Friday 6 April 2018. Successful applicants will be notified during the week ending Friday 20 April 2018. Information Guide Purpose The SA Regional Science Hub Initiative seeks to create a network of organisations that will collaborate to deliver ongoing community science engagement activities, including events held during National Science Week. SA Regional Science Hubs bring together multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver science events in regional SA. With a broad membership base, each Hub serves to formalise disparate and informal science communication networks in regional areas and further the science communication goals of Inspiring Australia, the Australian Government’s national strategy for engagement with the sciences. The Hubs are a key initiative that raises community awareness of the importance of science and innovation and potential science-related careers. This will include facilitating regional science engagement and communication networks e.g. applying for National Science Week federal grants, and building cooperation between community, government, research bodies and industry to engage people in activities that are both educational and entertaining. Through Inspiring Australia, funding will be provided to regional communities to establish the SA Regional Science Hubs network. SA Regional Science Hubs are intended to be enduring local partnerships committed to presenting science activity in their region. By partnering with other community initiatives, Hubs will support ongoing engagement in science throughout the year, not just during National Science Week. Regional Participation
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