For over 65 years, AINSE has provided pathways and networks for scientific collaboration and facilitated world-class research and education across Australia and New Zealand.
From environmental research to materials engineering; from honours projects to early-career research: AINSE offers a variety of scholarships to support students in nuclear science, engineering, and related research fields.
Stay up-to-date with the latest news from AINSE, including details of upcoming AINSE-supported conferences and the annual AINSE Winter Schools and WISE Schools for undergraduate students.
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Pathway Scholarship 2026 Applications now open (applications close 15 March 2026)
Applications for our 2026 Pathway Scholarship are NOW OPEN! 🎉
Apply now to receive a A$5,000 stipend in support of your research, if you are:
• Enrolled in any Honours or Masters program at an AINSE-member university, for some period between 1st January 2026 and 31st March 2026, and
• In collaboration with an ANSTO employee, or conducting research at ANSTO, or analysing data previously collected from ANSTO facilities.
For more information, including the full set of Terms and Conditions and a link to our application portal, please visit the link in our bio.
Applications close 15 March 2026.
SAAFE Scholarship 2026 Applications now open (applications close 1 July 2026)
Applications for the next round of the SAAFE (Scholarship AINSE Ltd. ANSTO French Embassies) Research Internship Program are NOW OPEN! ✈️
The SAAFE program provides travel and accommodation support for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers:
– from AINSE-member Australian/New Zealand universities, who are travelling to France for their research; OR
– from French universities, who are travelling to Australia to collaborate with ANSTO or another Australian AINSE-member institution.
(The Embassy of France in Australia & Embassy of France in New Zealand)
The internship is required to take place over 8-26 weeks between 1st October 2026 and 31st December 2027. Applications close 1st July 2026.
AINSE Visiting Scientist Program: Round 3 Applications now open (applications close 31 March 2026)
AINSE is delighted to announce the opening of the third round of applications for the AINSE Visiting Scientist Program.
The AINSE Visiting Scientist Program supports researchers from AINSE member universities and research institutions (excluding ANSTO) who are undertaking collaborative research at ANSTO’s Lucas Heights campus for a period of 4-12 weeks.
The Visiting Scientist Program provides travel support (one economy-class return flight or equivalent driving expenses) and accommodation support (up to A$1,500 per week) associated with an attachment or visit to ANSTO Lucas Heights facilities for collaborative research.
The third round of the Visiting Scientist Program will support travel for a minimum of 4 weeks’ duration, and maximum of 12 weeks’ duration, within the period of 1st July 2026 – 30th June 2027.
Round 3 applications close on 31 March 2026. For more details, including a link to the online application portal, please visit our Visiting Scientist Program page.
AINSE 2025 Gold Medal Ceremony and Networking Dinner
On Tuesday 20th May 2025, our annual AINSE Networking Dinner was hosted at NSW Parliament House to bring together representatives from across the Australasian nuclear science and technology sector.
As part of this event, AINSE Scholar Gold Medals for excellence and impact in research were formally awarded to Dr. Rebecca Duncan, former AINSE PGRA scholar from 2020 until the completion of her PhD in 2024 at the University of Technology Sydney, and Dr. Hayden Robertson, former AINSE PGRA Scholar from 2020 until the completion of his PhD in 2024 at The University of Newcastle.
2024 Year in Review
As 2024 draws to a close, we are delighted to look back at an exciting year filled with successful student events and lots of high-quality research from our wonderful scholars.
The AINSE team wish you a safe and happy festive season and we look forward to seeing you for another great year in 2025!
In Memory of E/Prof. John White
It is with deep sadness that the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) remembers the late Emeritus Professor John William White, who passed away on 16 August 2023.
In Memory of Mr. E.A. (Bill) Palmer
It is with deep sadness that AINSE informs the scientific community that Mr E.A. (Bill) Palmer, the first Scientific Secretary/Executive Officer of AINSE, recently passed away in September 2022. Bill made an enormous contribution to Nuclear Science and Engineering as the leader of AINSE from 1959 – 1988.
Upcoming Events
2026 NUPP Summer School
18th – 23rd January 2026
New College, University of New South Wales, Australia
About AINSE
The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE Ltd.) is an integral organisation for enhancing Australia’s and New Zealand’s capabilities in nuclear science, engineering, and related research fields by facilitating world-class research and education.
AINSE offers a range of programs and services to its members, including generous domestic and international conference support, scholarships for honours & postgraduate students and Early Career Researchers, and intensive undergraduate education schools. These benefits aim to foster scientific advancement and promote an effective collaboration between AINSE members and ANSTO.
We respectfully acknowledge the Dharawal nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which AINSE is located.
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