An independent academy promoting scientific discovery, recognising outstanding contributions, and fostering collaboration across Australia and the world.
Discover Our MissionThe Australian Academy of Natural Sciences exists to promote and advance excellence in the natural sciences in Australia, to recognise outstanding contributions to scientific research and education, to facilitate collaboration between Australian and international scientific communities, and to support public engagement with science.
Our work spans recognition, collaboration, and public engagement in service of science.
Honouring outstanding researchers and their contributions to scientific knowledge and education across the natural sciences.
Building bridges between Australian and international scientific communities to advance shared research goals.
Supporting science education and public understanding to inspire the next generation of scientists.
The Academy recognises distinguished contribution to the natural sciences through its Fellowship and Awards.
Election to the Fellowship recognises sustained contribution and standing in the natural sciences. The Academy admits Fellows across six categories, each reflecting a distinct level of achievement.
EXPLORE FELLOWSHIP →The Academy honours outstanding scientists through its awards programme, celebrating excellence in research, innovation and scientific leadership across disciplines and career stages.
VIEW AWARDS →Building an academy dedicated to the natural sciences.
The Academy is formally established as an incorporated association in Victoria, Australia.
Six categories of membership are defined, setting the standards for election to the Fellowship.
Preparations are underway for the Academy's inaugural election of Fellows.
The Academy's first awards and programmes are being planned for launch in due course.
The latest from the Academy.
AANS is now formally registered as an incorporated association, marking the beginning of our mission to advance the natural sciences in Australia.