Outcomes and benefits

• Profile younger Australian researchers, their areas of specialisation and their university/research institute/industry in the community.

• Opportunity for Young Tall Poppies to act as 'ambassadors' for science by encouraging interest in scientific careers and keeping science at the forefront of the public agenda.

• Opportunity to meet with Ministers, politicians, leading scientists, industry, academia and science policy makers through Tall Poppy Campaign initiatives.

• Foster a culture of pride in intellectual achievement, especially amongst younger Australians.

• Complement the role of universities and research institutes in communicating research outcomes to education, business and government sectors.

• Provide a national science research resource which can be drawn upon by schools, government, industry and the wider community.