The 2015 National Science Week grant round has a total value of $500,000, with individual grants of up to $25,000 available.

Applications are now open and close 4 pm Thursday 23 October.

The grant selection committee will be looking for innovative ideas that help engage new audiences in a wide range of locations in different facets of science, technology, maths and engineering. Partnerships are held in high regard, as is co-investment that leverages the value of the grant funds.

The school theme for 2015 is 'Making waves-the science of light', based on the International Year of Light. Projects in this main grant round do not have to be based on the school theme.
 
National Science Week will be held from 15 to 23 August in 2015. Find out more