Sponsorship

Each calendar year the Australian Geographic Society donates generously to maintain its programme of sponsorship of Australian adventurers, scientific and environmental research, and community projects. Over the years it has spent time and effort supporting Australian endeavour in all these fields. Australian scientists, community organisations and individuals developing projects in Australia and abroad are welcome to apply for Society sponsorship.

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The mysterious lives of blue whales

An Australian Geographic Society-sponsored research project aims to study the mysterious lives of blue whales.
Video: Roan Plotz is roaming with rhinos

AG sponsored researcher tracks critically endangered black rhinos through the hub of Africa's rhino heartland.
Kayaking backwards: the Cairns to Kuta paddle

With the help of the AG Society, Alaina and Justin Keniger finished sea kayaking from Cairns to Kuta, backwards.
Catching black snakes in Papua New Guinea

The AG Society sponsored an expedition to capture black snakes in PNG for education and anti-venom research.
Danielle Murdoch

One woman's inspirational journey will push her to the limit as well as into the homes and hearts of women around the globe.
Nancy-Bird Walton Sponsorship

The Nancy-Bird Walton Sponsorship provides funding for Australian female adventurers.
Recent projects: Environment

The Society’s environment sponsorships are usually awarded to support community-based initiatives such as wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, plant and animal education programs or bush conservation.
Recent projects: Adventure

The Society’s adventure sponsorships are awarded to individuals and teams undertaking adventures in Australia and abroad. Recipients come from a wide cross-section of Australian society and are not l...
Recent projects: Community

The Society’s community sponsorships are awarded to individuals and groups to assist with conservation and cultural initiatives, often at a grassroots level.
Recent projects: Science

The Society’s science sponsorships are usually awarded to assist specific research projects, often to support university postgraduate students in their studies. Sponsorships have been awarded across...