The Tall Poppy Campaign was created in 1998 by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) to recognise and celebrate Australian intellectual and scientific excellence and to encourage younger Australians to follow in the footsteps of our outstanding achievers. It has made significant achievements towards building a more publicly engaged scientific leadership in Australia.
In addition, the The Tall Poppy Campaign recognises the achievements of Australian scientists through the prestigious annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. The Campaign’s Tall Poppies engage the winners of Young Tall Poppy Science Awards (‘Tall Poppies’) in activities to promote interest in science among school students and teachers, as well as an understanding and appreciation of science in the broader community.
2023 Young Tall Poppy Mentoring Sessions
The 2023 Tall Poppy Mentoring program commenced in March and runs through to November.
These 1-hour sessions are informal and conversational as we ask the presenters, experienced Tall Poppy Alumni and researchers, to talk about issues such as advice to your younger self, leadership in science and how to maintain the spark of enthusiasm from the start of their career.
You are free to attend as many sessions as you like.
2023 Nominations
2023 nominations have now closed and all applications are now being checked and acknowledged. If you have applied and not received an acknowledgement by COB Friday 21st April please contact us at tallpoppycampaign@gmail.com.
All applicants will be advised of the outcome of the respective State Selection Panels which generally meet between June and September as arranged.
Find a Young Tall Poppy
To find a Young Tall Poppy by research area, click here and search using a keyword in the search box.
2022 Young Tall Poppy Bio Details
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