Australian Academy of Science
Gottschalk Medal
Nomination closing date: TBA July 2012
The Gottschalk Medal recognises outstanding research in
the medical sciences by scientists under 40 years at the
closing date, except in the case of significant
interruptions to a research career. The awardee may not be a
Fellow of the Academy. The award is made annually and is
restricted to candidates who are normally resident in
Australia and for research conducted mainly in Australia. An
honorarium of $1,000 is paid and in the case of a shared
award it is divided.
Further information:
http://www.science.org.au/awards/awards/gottschalk.html
Australian Academy of Science Ruth Stephens
Gani Medal
Nomination closing date:
29 July 2012
The Ruth Stephens Gani Medal recognises distinguished
research in human genetics, including clinical, molecular,
population and epidemiological genetics and cytogenetics.
The Medal will be awarded to researchers under 40 years at
the closing date, except in the case of significant
interruptions to a research career. The award is made
annually and is restricted to candidates who are normally
resident in Australia and for research conducted mainly in
Australia.
Further information:
http://www.science.org.au/awards/awards/gani.html
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Australian Diabetes Society
Kellion Award
Nomination closing date: 20 April 2012
The Kellion Award recognises an Australian who has made
an outstanding contribution in diabetes research, clinical
or service areas in Australia. This is an annual award and
commenced in the year 2000. Nominations may be
self-initiated, initiated by colleagues or by organisations.
The recipient of the Award will be required to deliver the
ADS Kellion Plenary Lecture at the Australian Diabetes
Society/Australian Diabetes Educators Association Annual
Scientific Meeting in 2012. The Award
will include a return business class airfare to the meeting,
accommodation for the duration of the meeting, registration,
and a commemorative plaque. There is also a $5,000
honorarium.
Further information:
http://www.diabetessociety.com.au/grants-awards.asp
Australian Museum Eureka
Prizes
Online entry closing date: 4 May 2012
The Eureka Prizes are Australia's most comprehensive
science awards. In 2012, 24 prizes will be awarded for
outstanding performance in four categories:
- Research and Innovation
- Leadership
- School Science
- Science Journalism and Communication
Further information:
http://eureka.australianmuseum.net.au/
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Australian Institute of Policy and Science
Florey Medal
Nomination closing date: mid 2013
The Florey Medal is awarded biennially to an Australian
biomedical researcher for significant achievements in
biomedical science and human health advancement. In addition
to the silver medal, the award carries a prize of $25,000.
This prestigious award was established in 1998 by the
Australian Institute of Policy and Science in honour of the
Australian Nobel Prize-winning scientist, Sir Howard Florey,
who developed penicillin. The Florey Medal forms part of the
Tall Poppy Campaign which aims to recognise and promote
scientific and intellectual excellence in Australia.
Further information:
http://www.aips.net.au/news-events/the-florey-medal/
Australian Institute of Policy and Science Young Tall
Poppy Science Awards
Nomination closing date: TBA May 2012
The prestigious annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards
aim to recognise the achievements of Australia's outstanding
young scientific researchers and communicators. Selection
criteria include outstanding research / academic achievement
as well as excellence in communication and community
engagement to promote an understanding of science. The Award
winners ('Tall Poppies') participate in education and
community outreach programs in which they become role models
to inspire school students and the broader community about
the possibilities of science.
Further information:
http://www.aips.net.au/tall-poppies/nominations-2012/
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Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR)
Research Awards
Nomination closing date: 28 September 2012
The ASMR Research Awards support two postgraduate student
members of the ASMR nearing completion of their studies or a
recently graduated postdoctoral member to undertake a short
period of research in a laboratory outside of Australia
($5,000) or in a distal laboratory ($2,000) within
Australia. Applicants for these awards must have been
members of the ASMR for at least 12 months immediately
preceding the year in which the Award application is to be
considered
Further information:
http://www.asmr.org.au/Awards.html
Bethlehem Griffiths
Research Foundation Medal
Nomination closing date: TBA
The BGRF Medal is an annual award made to an medical
researcher or clinicin working within Australia who has made
an outstanding contribution in the area of progressive
neurological disorders or palliative care, either in basic
or clinical research activities. The nominee should have a
sustained body of work over 10 to 15 years. The Medal
includes a grant of $5,000, to be presented in mid-2013.
Nominations must be made with the consent of the nominee and
should contain a short CV and brief assessment by the
nominator of the achievement that the nominee has made in
their field of expertise
Further information:
http://www.bethlehemgrf.com.au/newsitems.aspx?newsID=21
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Bethlehem Griffiths
Research Foundation Young Research of the Year Prize
Nomination closing date: 7 April 2012
The BGRF Young Researcher of the Year Prize recognises
excellence in the fields of neuroscience or palliative care.
Nominated researchers should be within five years of
receiving a PhD and must be submitted by a relevant
institution. The Prize includes a plaque and $5,000 award.
Institutions may nominate up to two Victorian scientists by
providing 3 copies of their CV, a page fo their future
directions and their NHMRC Fellowship application.
Further information:
http://www.bethlehemgrf.com.au/newsitems.aspx?newsID=33
Clive and Vera
Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence in Biomedical Research
Nomination closing date: 1 June 2012
The aim of the Ramaciotti Medal is to honour a person who
has made an outstanding discovery (or discoveries) in
clinical or experimental biomedical research that has had an
important impact on biomedical science, clinical medicine,
or the way in which health care is delivered.
Value: $50,000 and a medal
The main conditions of the award are that:
- The greater part of the work leading to the
discovery (or discoveries) must have been conducted in
Australia;
- The nominee must have previously received support
from the Ramaciotti Foundation at some time;
- The nominee must still be actively engaged in
research
Please note that self-nominations are not acceptable.
Further information:
http://www.perpetual.com.au/ramaciotti/awards.htm
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David Syme Research
Prize
Nomination closing date: TBA December 2012
The David Syme Research Prize is awarded for the best
original research work in Biology, Chemistry, Geology or
Physics, produced in Australia during the preceding two
years, preference being given to work of value in the
industrial and commercial interests of the country.
Eligibility: Candidates for the prize must have
spent a minimum of five out of the last seven years in
Australia and Professors are ineligible to apply.
Value: $8,000 and a bronze medallion
Further information:
http://research.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/news/david-syme-research-prize
GlaxoSmithKline
Australia Award for Research Excellence
Nomination closing date: 30 April 2012
The purpose of this award is to recognise a researcher
with a demonstrated track record of significant work in
human health, and for whom the award will facilitate career
development and further achievements with potential
importance to human health and Australian research.
Eligibility:The work will have been carried out
mainly in Australia. The scientist will not be employed by a
commercial organisation.
Value: $50,000 to further the scientist's work and
knowledge and the GlaxoSmithKline Australia Award for
Research Excellence Trophy.
Further information:
http://www.gsk.com.au/research-development_awards-grants_gskaawardforresearchexcellence.aspx
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National Association of Research Fellowships of NHMRC (NARF)
Postdoctoral Investigators Award
Application closing date: TBA August 2012
This annual award by NARF recognises outstanding
independent health / medical / biomedical research
achievement by an Australian postdoctoral fellow at an early
stage of their research career. The intention of the award
is to recognise such achievement and to encourage the career
aspirations of young Australian investigators in
health/medical/biomedical research.
Eligibility: The applicant must be an Australian
citizen or permanent resident and within first 5 years (at
31/10/2012) of receiving their research doctorate.
Value: $1,500
Application procedure: Applicants should forward
an electronic copy of their CV, including a full list of
published works 3 (authors, title, journal details), and a
PDF copy of their single best first-authored work over the
past five years. The CV should include all academic and
research achievements, and the date of the doctoral award.
Full contact details should be provided for two academic
referees, one of whom should be the applicant's Head of
Department.
Further information:
http://www.narf.org.au/
Premier's Award for
Health and Research
Nomination closing date: 21 March 2012
The Premier's Award for Medical Research is awarded
annually to an outstanding Victorian postgraduate medical
research scholar. The award recognises the contribution made
by early-stage researchers and is an initiative of the
Victorian Government and the Australian Society for Medical
Research.
Eligibility: Applications are encouraged from PhD
students or recently completed postgraduates whose research
has or is being undertaken in a Victorian research
institution in any field of medical research, including
public health, health services, basic, applied or clinical
research and health-related technology research.
Value: The Award includes a trophy, certificates
and $70,000 in prize money: $16,000 for the winner, $8,000
for three commended applicants for their career development
and the $30,000 Jack & Robert Smorgon Families Award
(presented to the research institute nominated by the
Premier's Award for Health and Medical Research recipient).
Further information:
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC.327998/STANDARD//PC_60159.html
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Prime Minister's Prizes
for Science
Nomination closing date: 27 April 2012
The Prime Minister's Prize for Science is one of the
nation's most highly-regarded awards and the premier
national award for scientific achievement. It is awarded for
an outstanding specific achievement in any area of science
advancing human welfare or benefiting society, and has been
awarded previously to such luminaries of Australian science
as Frank Fenner, Donald Metcalf, Jacques Miller and Graeme
Clark. The winner will receive a gold medallion and a
$300,000 grant.
The Science Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the
Year is awarded to scientists at an early stage of their
research careers. To be eligible in 2012, nominees must have
completed their PhD within the past ten years. At least four
years of a Nominee's research career must have been spent in
Australia. The prize is awarded for outstanding achievement
in science that benefits, or has the potential to benefit,
human welfare or society. The winner will receive a silver
medallion and a $50,000 grant.
Further information:
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Science/InspiringAustralia/PrimeMinistersPrizesforScience/Pages/default.aspx
Pre-application closing date: TBA May 2012
Rolex Awards support researchers with exceptional
achievements, merit and international recognition. The
awards are presented every two years in five areas: Science
and Medicine, Technology and Innovation, Exploration and
Discovery, the Environment and Cultural Heritage. The
Science and Medicine award is awarded to an individual whose
project contributes to human health and welfare. Anyone of
any age, nationality or background can apply. The five
winning applicants each receive US$100,000, a Rolex
chronometer and worldwide recognition. To apply,
applications must create an online account to complete a
pre-application form. The pre-application must be made
within one month of creating the account.
Further information:
http://rolexawards.com/en/about-the-awards/rolex-awards-for-enterprise.jsp
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Rolex Awards Young
Laureates Program
Nomination closing date: Next call for nominations
will be in mid 2013.
The Rolex Young Laureates Program fosters innovation and
creativity in five areas: science and health, applied
technology, exploration, the environment and cultural
preservation. The awards are presented every two years.
Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age when the
award is presented. The winning applicants each receive
US$50,000 over two years towards their project and worldwide
recognition.
Further information:
http://rolexawards.com/en/about-the-awards/young-laureates-programme.jsp
The Royal Society of Victoria Young Scientist Research
Awards
Nomination closing date: 31 May 2012
The Royal Society of Victoria has established four
prestigious competitive prizes open to postgraduate and
doctoral students in all areas of the Biological (Human and
non-Human), Physical and Earth Sciences. These prizes are
designed to recognise good science and provide students
further experience in presenting information to an audience
of scientists and the general public on their particular
research field.
Each prize consists of a certificate and a monetary
prize.
Eligibility: Applicants must be members
of The Royal Society of Victoria. Membership is free for
2012. Students must be in their second to fourth year of
their doctoral candidature in a Victorian university at the
time of application.
Further information:
http://www.sciencevictoria.org.au/awards-and-prizes.html
Nomination closing date: late 2012
The Victoria Prize is awarded annually by the Victorian
Government for a scientific discovery or technological
innovation that significantly advances Victoria's knowledge
base or has potential to lead to a commercial outcome.
Candidates may be nominated by individuals, groups of
individuals or professional associations. The field of
endeavour may be in research (pure or applied) or
development (implementation of research outcomes in an
industrial setting). It celebrates leadership, determination
and creativity and highlights the many ways in which
research and development of international significance is
conducted locally.
The Jack & Robert Smorgon Families Foundation will award
the Anne & Eric Smorgon Memorial Award to an institute
supporting the Victoria Prize recipient in the research work
for which he/she was awarded the Victoria Prize.
Eligibility: Australian citizens or permanent
residents who have been resident in Victoria for at least
three years prior to the call for nominations and have
performed the major part of the work being acclaimed within
Victoria.
Value: Victoria Prize $50,000; Anne & Eric Smorgon
Memorial Award $100,000
Further information:
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/STANDARD/PC_60155.html