In Vitro Technologies & ATCC® Research Awards 2026
Give a promising idea room to become a stronger experiment.
The In Vitro Technologies Research Awards support young students and early-career researchers in Australia to pursue innovative research ideas, foster groundbreaking research and contribute to scientific progress. Award recipients will be able to select from ATCC’s authenticated, high-quality biological resources, trusted by the global scientific community for their quality, reliability, and authenticity, to support their research projects
in research products per award
Each Research Award includes:
Each award is valued at up to AUD $3,000. If your selected cell line exceeds this value, you’ll simply need to cover the difference. Fulfilment of awarded products is subject to applicable import permit requirements and ATCC product availability.
Do you qualify?
You may be eligible if you are a current student with an Australian
research project and a clear use for ATCC products.
Current student
You are a student or early-career researcher at an Australian university or Australian institute.
Relevant research area
Your project relates to life sciences, biotechnology, biomedical research, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, oncology or another relevant field.
Clear ATCC application
You can demonstrate how ATCC products will be incorporated into and enhance your proposed research.
Responsible research
Your proposed research will comply with all applicable institutional, ethical and regulatory requirements.
Willing to acknowledge the support
By submitting your application, you agree to the terms and conditions, consent to In Vitro Technologies using your name, institution and approved images in related communications, and agree to acknowledge In Vitro Technologies and ATCC in any outcomes resulting from awarded products.
Three dates to keep
your project moving.
The awards launch in October, close in November and announce outcomes in December.
12 Oct 2026
Public announcement
Awards are open to the public.
20 Nov 2026 · 5pm
Applications close
Submit your completed application by the closing time.
07 Dec 2026
Outcomes announced
Recipients announced and published on LinkedIn and Newsletter.
Everything you
need before you
apply.
If your question is not covered here, our Life Sciences team can help.
Contact the teamWhat does each award include?
Each award is valued at up to AUD $3,000 in ATCC products. This includes one cell line, one bottle of required media and one bottle of FBS, or alternatively one to two microorganisms at equivalent value.
Who can apply?
Current students enrolled at an Australian university or Australian institute may apply, provided their project meets the eligibility requirements.
Can any life-sciences project be considered?
Projects should relate to life sciences, biotechnology, biomedical research, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, oncology or another relevant field. Your application must show how ATCC products will support the work.
Are products guaranteed to be available?
Awarded products are subject to IVT import permits and stock availability at ATCC. The final product selection will be confirmed with the award recipient.
When will outcomes be announced?
Outcomes will be announced on 7 December 2026 and published on LinkedIn and Newsletter.
Application Requirements.
A strong application connects the question you are asking with the ATCC resource that can help you answer it.
Define the question
Tell us what your project is investigating and why the work matters.
Show the fit
Explain how an ATCC cell line or microorganism will be incorporated into your research.
Acknowledge the support
Acknowledge In Vitro Technologies in publications or research outcomes resulting from the awarded products, and allow your name, institution and approved images to be used for promotional purposes.
Ready to put your
research idea in
motion?
Complete the application form before 5pm on 20 November 2026. Tell us about your research project and submit your application for the In Vitro Technologies Research Awards 2026.
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