Applications for the 2024 ARDC Award for New Developers of Open Source Software in Ecology have been EXTENDED! ⁠

The ARDC Award for New Developers of Open Source Software in Ecology was established to encourage new open source software development from the Australian community. This award aims to support efforts to develop and share methodology, models and data in ecology and management of Australia’s ecological communities. It will also focus on supporting researchers new to software development, who take on the role of the lead applicant for this award.

First prize is a $4000 research grant and award presentation at the annual ESA conference. The award also includes an additional $1000 towards travel costs and free registration to attend the annual ESA conference. A Highly Commended award will also be presented with a complimentary membership of ESA.

This award is sponsored by the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) in recognition of the valuable contribution made by software to ecological research. The ARDC is seeking a change in culture to improve recognition of research software as a first-class output of research, with this aim being pursued through a program of activities to “See, Shape and Sustain Research Software”.

Nominate yourself or share with colleagues!⁠ ⁠Applications now close 2 August.⁠

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