Science and Technology

Science and Technology

The world is changing at a rapid pace, with huge implications for anyone interested in the intersection between technology and humanity. If we want a fairer world as well as a more advanced one, we will need innovative minds drawn from the broadest possible spectrum of society driving change.

Your support for our Science and Technology funding opportunities will help Australia’s young minds collaborate to tackle humanity’s toughest problems.

Ways to support Science and Technology at RMIT

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Ovarian Cancer

RMIT is at the cutting edge of health and technological innovation when it comes to ovarian cancer research. Your donation will help our researchers identify earlier biomarkers to detect ovarian cancer when it’s most treatable.

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STEM Scholarships

When it comes to truly world-changing professions - people who are advancing new technologies to improve lives, exploring the wonders of the universe or creating breakthroughs in science and health – they fall under one banner: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

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Life-changing scholarships

You have the power to change the lives of students and support their study success by donating to our Scholarships.

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Superbugs

Antibiotic resistance will cause 10 million deaths by 2050, overtaking cancer as one of the biggest health issues ever faced. With your help, RMIT can make antibiotic resistance a thing of the past.

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The Distinguished Professors’ Prizes for AcSIR's PhD candidates

Elevating excellence: Supporting resilient scholars in the RMIT and Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) PhD program.

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Impact story


NanoBiosensing facility

Australia's first nano-biosensing facility was established after a grant of $500,000 was given by the Ian Potter Foundation.
 

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Impact story


The right climate to make a difference

Awarded the philanthropically-funded Environmental Thinker and Achiever Award in 2019, final year Environment and Society student Naomi Kelsey discusses what winning meant to her, and where she plans to take her career in climate change.
 

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If you are interested in making an impact, please get in touch.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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