Following the first call for applications last September, two Mertz Fellowships have been awarded, with The Swiss Polar Institute and the Antarctic Science Foundation jointly funding a Fellow.

Cheryl Walmsley welcomed to Foundation Board

At our most recent Board meeting, Cheryl Walmsley was elected as a Director of the Antarctic Science Foundation by unanimous decision.

Guest User31 January 2023

Dr Tony Press receives Australia Day honour

Congratulations to our colleague and Board member Dr Tony Press on being made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) “for distinguished service to the environment, particularly to the preservation of the Antarctic and Kakadu.”

Guest User30 January 2023

Closing the COVID Research Gap: Antarctic Science Foundation announces support grants for 18 PhD scholars in Antarctic science.

The Antarctic Science Foundation (ASF) today announces the recipients of its 2022 Traversing the COVID Gap grants.

Guest User4 May 2022

Take The Chair’s Challenge- New Chair to match gifts to Foundation until 30 June, 2022

Prof Tony Haymet, new Chair of The Antarctic Science Foundation, is emphatic: this is the most exciting time in the last 30 years to be involved in Antarctic science.

Guest User15 April 2022

The Antarctic Science Foundation in partnership with Antarctica Flights for 2021-2022 Season

On international Antarctica Day, The Antarctic Science Foundation announces its partnership with Antarctica Flights through their OneTomorrow Charitable Fund.

Guest User1 December 2021