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We’ve compiled this list as a rough guide to science prizes in Australia. The information provided was harvested from the websites of many organisations. Some of the details will be out of date. Closing dates may have passed. However we hope this list will give you a sense of the range of prizes available and the likely timeframes. The list is broken into three sections:
This document was compiled with the assistance of the Commonwealth Government's Science Connections Program (SCOPE) This file was lasted updated on 30 April 2008.
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Other prizes sometimes awarded to scientists Science PrizesOrganised by: Australian Academy of Science The David Craig Medal recognises the outstanding contribution to chemical research of Emeritus Professor David Craig, AC, FAA, FRS. Its purpose is to recognise contributions of a high order to any branch of chemistry by active researchers. The awardee is expected to present several public lectures in cities across Australia. The award is made annually. No cash value; Medal; The awardee is expected to present several public lectures in cities across Australia. Nominations open June 2008 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/craig.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The award supports research in the Earth sciences including reef science, ocean drilling, marine science and taxonomy in marine systems, by female researchers under 40 years at the closing date, except in the case of significant interruptions to a research career. $5,000 Nominations close: 30 Aug More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/hill.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The Fenner Medal recognises outstanding contributions to science. Its purpose is to recognise distinguished research in biology (excluding the biomedical sciences) by scientists $1,000; Medal Nominations close: June More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/fenmed.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The Frederick White Prize recognises the achievements of scientists in Australia who are engaged in research of intrinsic scientific merit which has an actual or potential contribution to community interests, to rural or industrial progress or to the understanding of natural phenomena. Relevant areas of research are mathematics, physics, astronomy, chemistry; the terrestrial and planetary sciences. $3,000 Nominations close: 1 June 2008 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/fwhite.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The Gottschalk medal recognises the contributions to medical science $1,000; Medal Nominations close: 1 Jun 08 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/gottschalk.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The Haddon Forrester King Medal, sponsored by Rio Tinto recognises the contributions of the late Haddon King to the application of the geological and related sciences to the search for mineral deposits in Australia. The award will be made to a scientist, resident in Australia or elsewhere, for original and sustained contributions to earth and related sciences. The award is for work of particular relevance to the discovery, evaluation and exploitation of mineral deposits, including the hydrocarbons. The award is normally made every two years. No cash value; Gold medal Nominations open June 2008 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/haddon.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The Hannan Medal recognises the achievements in time series analysis of the late Professor E.J. Hannan, FAA. Because of Professor Hannan's broad interests in the mathematical sciences the award is made in one of three areas in turn at two-yearly intervals – pure mathematics; applied and computational mathematics and statistical science. Although work carried out during a candidate's entire career will be taken into consideration, special weight will be given to recent research. The 2007 award is for research in statistical science. No cash value; Gold medal Nominations open June 2008 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/hannan.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The Ian Wark Medal and Lecture recognises the contributions to Australian science and industry by the late Sir Ian Wark, CMG, CBE, FAA, FTSE. The award recognises contributions to the prosperity of Australia where such prosperity is attained through the advancement of scientific knowledge or its application, or both. The award is normally made every two years. No cash value; Medal Nominations open June 2008 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/wark.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The Jaeger Medal recognises the contribution of Professor John Conrad Jaeger, FAA, FRS, to Australian Earth science. The award is made to a scientist for investigations of a high order into the solid Earth or its oceans carried out in Australia or having some connection with Australian Earth science. Although work carried out during a candidate's entire career will be taken into consideration, special weight will be given to recent research. The award is normally made every two years. No cash value; Medal Nominations open June 2008 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/jaeger.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science This award's purpose is to recognise outstanding basic research in chemistry by scientists $3,000 Nominations close: 1 Jun 08 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/lefevre.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The purpose of the medal is to recognise outstanding achievement by a scientist in Australia for research in mathematics or physics. The Lyle Medal recognises the contribution of Sir Thomas Ranken Lyle, FRS, to Australian science and industry generally and in particular to his own fields of physics and mathematics. Research carried out in countries other than Australia may be taken into consideration if the researcher has spent three of the last five years in Australia. Work carried out during the whole of the candidate's career may be taken into consideration but special weight will be given to recent work. The award is normally made every two years. No cash value; Medal Nominations open June 2008 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/lyle.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The Macfarlane Burnet Medal and Lecture recognise scientific research of the highest standing in the biological science. It commemorates the contributions to science by Sir Macfarlane Burnet, OM, KBE, MD, FAA, FRS, Nobel Laureate. Research carried out in countries other than Australia may be taken into consideration if the researcher has spent three of the last five years in Australia. Work carried out during the whole of the candidate's career may be taken into consideration but special weight will be given to recent work. The award is normally made every two years. No cash value; Medal Nominations open June 2008 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/burnet.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture recognises scientific research of the highest standing in the physical sciences, and honours the contributions of Australia's early scientific researchers. Nominations for this award are invited from Academy Fellows only. Nominations should be up to one page in length and should include a citation on the candidate's research and reasons for your nomination of the candidate. These are the only requirements for the nomination. No cash value; Medal Nominations open June 2008 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/flinders.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The Mawson Lectures, delivered at the Congresses of the Geological Society of Australia, recognise outstanding contributions to earth science in Australia. The lecture commemorates the work of the late Sir Douglas Mawson, FAA, FRS. Lecturers are also awarded a medal which is presented at the Academy's annual meeting. The award is made to coincide with each convention of the Geological Society of Australia. No cash value; Medal Nominations open June 2008 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/mawson.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science This award's purpose is to recognise outstanding research by scientists under 40 in one or more of the fields of applied probability, biometrics, mathematical genetics, psychometrics and statistics. $1,000; Trophy Nominations close: 1 Jun 08 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/moran.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The Pawsey Medal recognises the contributions to science in Australia by the late Dr J.L. Pawsey, FAA. Its purpose is to recognise outstanding research in physics by scientists 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. An honorarium of $1000 is paid. $1,000; Medal Nominations close: 1 Jun 08 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/pawsey.htm Organised by: Australian Academy of Science The award recognises research in human genetics and honours the contribution to science in human cytogenetics by the late Ruth Stephens Gani. Its purpose is to recognise distinguished research in human genetics, including clinical, molecular, population and epidemiological genetics and cytogenetics. $1,000; Medal Nominations close: 1 Jun 08 More information: http://www.science.org.au/awards/gani.htm Organised by: Australian Institute of Physics The Award will be given for physics research and/or development that has led to patents, processes or inventions which, in the opinion of the judging panel, have led to significant industrial and/or commercial outcomes, such as devices that are being manufactured or have influenced a major industrial process. This award, given every second year, recognises significant contributions by a practicing physicist to industry in Australia. No cash value; The medalist will present at the biennial AIP Congress More information: http://www.aip.org.au/content/walsh Organised by: Australian Institute of Physics The Award is open to members of the AIP. The AIP Award for Outstanding Service to Physics recognises an exceptional contribution on the part of an individual. No cash value Nominations open May More information: http://www.aip.org.au/content/serviceaward Organised by: Australian Institute of Physics The Bragg gold medal is for the best PhD thesis by a student from an Australian University. Each Australian University may nominate one candidate. These nominations are submitted to the State Branch Committee. The State Branch Committee selects the best thesis from their state (two from NSW and VIC). The medal is awarded annually to the student who is judged to have completed the most outstanding PhD thesis in Physics under the auspices of an Australian university, whose degree has been approved but not necessarily conferred in the previous thirteen months No cash value; Gold medal More information: http://www.aip.org.au/content/bragg Organised by: Australian Institute of Physics The prize is awarded every two years for contributions to physics or its applications made by an Australian physicist working anywhere in the world, or by a non Australian resident in, and for work carried out in, Australia. A lecture on the work for which the Medal is awarded is presented at Congress in the year of the award, and an article published in the Physicist. The recipient must be a member of the Australian Institute of Physics or the Institute of Physics (England). The prize is awarded every two years for contributions to physics or its applications No cash value; A lecture on the work for which the Medal is awarded is presented at Congress in the year of the award, and an article published in the Physicist. More information: http://www.aip.org.au/content/massey Organised by: Australian Institute of Physics The aims of this award are to promote excellence in research in Physics in Australia and to perpetuate the name of Walter Boas. The award is for physics research carried out in the five years prior to the date of the award, as demonstrated by both published papers and unpublished papers prepared for publication, a list of which should accompany the nomination. No cash value; Medal Nominations cose: June 08 More information: http://www.aip.org.au/content/boas Organised by: Australian Institute of Physics Under this scheme, a woman who has made a significant contribution in a field of physics will give (at least) one lecture in a venue arranged by each participating branch of the AIP. The lecture will be of interest to a non-specialist physics audience and is expected to increase awareness among students and their families of the possibilities offered by continuing to study physics. No cash value; A lecture series More information: http://www.aip.org.au/content/wiplecturer Organised by: Australian Research Council The ARC Federation Fellowships scheme reflects the Australian Research Council’s commitment to support excellence in research by attracting world-class researchers and world-class research leaders to key positions, and creating new rewards and incentives for the application of their talents in Australia. Up to 25 Federation Fellowships may be awarded for funding commencing in 2008. Federation Fellows are researchers of international standing who will play a leadership role in building Australia's international competitive research capacity. The ARC particularly encourages proposals from women, early- to mid-career researchers, and from researchers currently working overseas. Priority goals for research: 1) An environmentally sustainable Australia 2) Promoting and maintaining good health .3) Building and transforming Australian industries 4) Safeguarding Australia Worth about $1,780,000: $256,000 annually (plus on-costs which include superannuation) with a standard tenure of five years. In addition to salary support, some eligible successful applicants with Start-up Project Funding of up to $500,000. ; A 5-year fel Nominations close: 19 Oct 07 More information: http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/fedfellows/ff_default.htm Organised by: Banksia Environmental Foundation Presented for a significant contribution to understanding, or resolving local or global environmental problems, through research. Significant contribution to understanding, or resolving local or global environmental problems, through research. $30,000; Research project support More information: http://www.banksiafdn.com/index.php?page=222 Organised by: Banksia Environmental Foundation Awarded to an Australian individual, organisation or group that has made an outstanding environmental contribution at the national or international level. Products, services, designs and new business models that achieved new efficiencies and/or reductions in energy, materials, resources and waste from a lifecycle perspective. No cash value; Trophy More information: http://www.banksiafdn.com/index.php?page=60 - 1 Organised by: Banksia Environmental Foundation Awarded to an Australian individual, organisation or group that has made an outstanding environmental contribution at the national or international level. It identifies and celebrates extraordinary individuals or organisations that have made, or are making a significant contribution to improve our environment on a global level - board selection by invitation only. No cash value; Trophy More information: http://www.banksiafdn.com/index.php?page=133 Organised by: Cooperative Research Centres Association The CRC Association Committee invites applications for Awards for Excellence in Innovation, both for the uptake and use of research and in education & training & public outreach activities. The aim is to showcase the CRC Programme’s strong bridging role in the Australian innovation system through bringing together researchers with the users of research in order to ensure that the research is taken up and used for the benefit of Australia. There are up to four Awards – three for Innovation in application and utilisation of research. And at least one for Innovation in education & training & public outreach activities. For both categories of Awards, applicants are requested to show how the outcomes are the result of the uptake and use of research (Category A) or education, training & public outreach activities (Category B) and provide sufficient facts and data to support their claims. No cash value; Trophy Nominations close: 15 Feb 08 More information: http://www.crca.asn.au/conference/pdf/CRCA Awards for Excellence in Innovation 2008 - Application.pdf Organised by: Australian Entomological Society The Mackerras Medal is the Society's highest award and is given every two years to a member of the Society under 50 years of age who has demonstrated excellence in entomology. No cash value; Medal More information: http://www.drought.nsw.gov.au/Hort/ascu/myrmecia/awards.htm - mackerrasmedal Organised by: Australian Entomological Society The Society's Phil Carne Prize is aimed at fostering high quality entomological research in young scientists. Entrants do not have to be members of the Australian Entomological Society. Entries for the prize should be in the form of a scientific paper that deals with research on any entomological topic (or allied group of terrestrial organisms such as mites or spiders). $300; Certificate; The winner is invited to present their paper at the Society's Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference, and will receive a maximum of $1,000 towards conference expenses Nominations close: 31 July 08 More information: http://www.drought.nsw.gov.au/Hort/ascu/myrmecia/carne.htm Eureka Prize for Environmental Research - $10,000Organised by: Australian Museum The Sherman Eureka Prize for Environmental Research is awarded for research in any field of the biological, physical, mathematical or biomedical sciences leading to the resolution of an environmental problem or the improvement of our natural environment. $10,000 Nominations close: 2 May More information: http://www.austmus.gov.au/eureka/go/eureka-prize/environmental-research Eureka Prize for Environmental Sustainability Education - $10,000Organised by: Australian Museum The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change Allen Strom Eureka Prize for Environmental Sustainability Education is awarded for excellence in the design, implementation and evaluation of an innovative, leading edge program that has contributed to behavioural change among individuals and organisations and has led to changed practices and environmental improvement. Entries are invited from organisations and individuals from areas such as: business and industry; schools, pre-schools, universities and TAFEs; non-government organisations; professional associations; government agencies; vocational education and training providers; communication, media and the arts. $10,000 Nominations close: 2 May More information: http://www.austmus.gov.au/eureka/go/enter Eureka Prize for Innovative Solutions to Climate Change - $10,000Organised by: Australian Museum The IAG Eureka Prize for Innovative Solutions to Climate Change is awarded to an Australian individual, group or organisation for work that demonstrates a commitment to pursuing innovative solutions to the challenges posed by climate change. $10,000 Nominations close: 2 May More information: http://www.austmus.gov.au/eureka/go/eureka-prize/innovative-solutions-to-climate-change Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science - $10,000Organised by: Australian Museum The CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science is awarded to an Australian individual who has demonstrated an outstanding role and impact in science. These people can be found in universities, in research laboratories, in policy settings, in the media and in schools. $10,000 Nominations close: 2 May More information: http://www.austmus.gov.au/eureka/go/eureka-prize/leadership-in-science Eureka Prize for Medical Research - $10,000Organised by: Australian Museum The NSW Office for Science and Medical Research Jamie Callachor Eureka Prize for Medical Research is awarded to an individual or research team for outstanding, groundbreaking medical research in multiple sclerosis. $10,000 Nominations close: 2 May More information: http://www.austmus.gov.au/eureka/go/eureka-prize/medical-research Eureka Prize for Research That Contributes to Animal Protection - $10,000Organised by: Australian Museum The Voiceless Eureka Prize for Scientific Research that Contributes to Animal Protection is awarded to an individual or team for scientific research that has contributed, or has the potential to contribute, to animal protection. $10,000 Nominations close: 2 May More information: http://www.austmus.gov.au/eureka/go/eureka-prize/research-that-contributes-to-animal-protection Eureka Prize for Science in Support of Defence or National Security - $10,000Organised by: Australian Museum The DSTO Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Support of Defence or National Security is awarded to an Australian individual, group or organisation for outstanding science and/or technology that has developed or has the potential to develop innovative solutions for Australia's defence and/or national security. $10,000 Nominations close: 2 May More information: http://www.austmus.gov.au/eureka/go/eureka-prize/science-in-support-of-defence-or-national-security Eureka Prize for Scientific Research - $10,000Organised by: Australian Museum The University of New South Wales Eureka Prize for Scientific Research is awarded to a researcher(s) for outstanding curiosity-driven scientific research. Research entered may be an individual project or a body of work. Entries will be judged on originality, research approach, rigour of the research program and the probability that the research will lead to a new investigative approach. $10,000 Nominations close: 2 May More information: http://www.austmus.gov.au/eureka/go/eureka-prize/scientific-research Eureka Prize for Taxonomic Research - $10,000Organised by: Australian Museum The ABRS Eureka Prize for Outstanding Taxonomic Research is awarded to an Australian individual, group or organisation for outstanding research in naming, identifying, classifying or describing Australia's fauna and flora that has provided, or has the potential to provide, innovative or positive outcomes for industry or the environment. $10,000 Nominations close: 2 May More information: http://www.austmus.gov.au/eureka/go/eureka-prize/taxonomic-research Eureka Prize for Water Research and Innovation - $10,000Organised by: Australian Museum The Land & Water Australia Eureka Prize for Water Research and Innovation is awarded to an individual, team or organisation for research and innovation that has made or has the potential to make an outstanding contribution to the sustainable use and management of Australia's water resources. The emphasis is on the extent to which the research is genuinely original in its thinking, rigorous in its application and of practical benefit. $10,000 Nominations close: 2 May More information: http://www.austmus.gov.au/eureka/go/eureka-prize/water-research-and-innovation Eureka Prize for Young Leaders in Environmental Issues and Climate Change - $10,000Organised by: Australian Museum The British Council Australia Eureka Prize for Young Leaders in Environmental Issues and Climate Change is awarded to a young Australian for scientific or technological leadership in responding to the challenges that threaten our environment and our climate. The prize is intended to benefit outstanding young people who have demonstrated the potential to accelerate quickly into leadership positions in fields relevant to this prize. $10,000; A $10,000 study tour to the United Kingdom More information: http://www.britishcouncil.org/au-scholarships-awards-professional-eureka-prize.htm Organised by: NSW Department of Primary Industries The Farrer Memorial Medal is awarded annually to perpetuate the memory of William James Farrer, Plant Breeder, and to provide encouragement and inspiration to those engaged in agricultural science. No cash value; Medal More information: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/field/field-crops/farrer-memorial-trust Organised by: ScienceNow Fresh Science is a national competition that identifies new and interesting research being done by early-career scientists around the country. The stories are released to the media localy and internationally. Sixteen scientists are selected. They are flown to Melbourne for a day of media training after which they present their work to the media, school students, the general public, scientists, government and industry over the course of three days in what's described by some as a boot camp in science communication. No cash value; 4-day workshop on communications and media profile Nominations close: 1 May 08 More information: http://www.scienceinpublic.com/sciencenow/ L’Oréal Australia For Women in Science Fellowship (x3) - $20,000 fellowships (X3)Organised by: L’Oreal Australia The application is assessed based on intellectual merit and academic record, scientific excellence and the potential for career enhancement of the proposed project. $20,000 fellowships (X3) More information: http://www.scienceinpublic.com/loreal/ Organised by: Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. (The) The Scholarship Prize will, therefore, be open to financial candidates wishing to proceed to BSc Honours or the fourth year of a BSc Honours course or the first postgraduate year following 4-year courses such as BAppScience, BSc (Industrial Chemistry), BSc (Chemical Engineering) or BE (Chemical Engineering) or their equivalent, at their own or any other approved institution. Their intended study is to be in the field of Chemistry. $500 Nominations close: 30 April each year More information: http://www.raci.org.au/national/awards/masson.html Organised by: National Health and Medical Research Council The NHMRC Awards recognise a number of outstanding Australians for their contributions to health and medical research. The Achievement Award recognises outstanding achievement in health and medical research as judged by NHMRC Grant Review Assessment rankings.The Award is open to researchers who have been granted their first PhD or MD within the last twelve years. The annual Award, made in recognition of outstanding individual achievement in health and medical research in Australia, is now in its ninth year and consists of $50,000 and a presentation medal.
$50,000; Medal Nominations close: 28 Mar 2008 More information: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/news/events/index.htm Organised by: National Health and Medical Research Council This award is for outstanding contributions to the achievements of high ethical standards in health and medical research as judged by AHEC and HRECs.
No cash value More information: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/news/media/rel07/_files/Inaugural_Excellence_Brochure.pdf Organised by: National Health and Medical Research Council The NHMRC awards are designed to show the NHMRC's appreciation to the research and ethics community for their considerable scientific research, innovation and leadership. The NHMRC Outstanding Contribution Award is for long-term contribution and individual commitment and support to NHMRC, and health and medical research. No cash value More information: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/news/media/rel07/_files/Inaugural_Excellence_Brochure.pdf Organised by: National Health and Medical Research Council The NHMRC awards are designed to show the NHMRC’s appreciation to the research and ethics community for their considerable scientific research, innovation and leadership. The Science to Art award is for outstanding images from health and medical research. No cash value More information: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/news/media/rel07/_files/Inaugural_Excellence_Brochure.pdf Organised by: Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research $50,000 More information: https://sciencegrants.dest.gov.au/SciencePrize/Pages/Overview.aspx - PM Organised by: Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research $300,000 More information: https://sciencegrants.dest.gov.au/SciencePrize/Pages/Overview.aspx - PM Organised by: Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research $50,000 More information: https://sciencegrants.dest.gov.au/SciencePrize/Pages/Overview.aspx - PM Organised by: Department of Industry and Resources (WA) The Awards are a valued means of recognising excellence in science by raising awareness and creating a sense of community pride in science communication, education and research in Western Australia. The Awards also aim to raise the profile of science and technology endeavours in the state. Nominations are open to any person who has demonstrated excellence in a field of science, science research or technological advancement in Western Australia. $100,000 Nominations close: 14 Sept 07 More information: http://www.sciencewa.net.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1800&Itemid=681 Organised by: Department of Industry and Resources (WA) The Awards are a valued means of recognising excellence in science by raising awareness and creating a sense of community pride in science communication, education and research in Western Australia. The Awards also aim to raise the profile of science and technology endeavours in the state. Nominations are open to any person under the age of 35 who has demonstrated excellence in a field of science, science research or technological advancement in Western Australia. $50,000 Nominations close: 14 Sept 08 More information: http://www.sciencewa.net.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1800&Itemid=682 Organised by: Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. (The) The Medal shall be awarded annually to a financial member of the RACI who, in the opinion of the Board of the RACI has contributed significantly towards the development of, or innovation through, applied research, or in industrial fields. This contribution shall be judged on evidence submitted to the adjudicating panel (who may seek referees' reports) No cash value Nominations close: 30 April each year More information: http://www.raci.org.au/national/awards/appliedresearch.html Organised by: Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. (The) Biota Holdings Ltd will fund the award of an annual medal and prize for Medicinal Chemistry to encourage the design and development by younger chemists (with less than 12 years of professional experience since completing their most recent relevant qualification of BSc, BSc (Hons), MSc or PhD) of small molecules as potential therapeutic agents. The Medal will awarded to the chemist judged to be responsible for the best drug design and development paper published, patent taken out, or commercial-in-confidence report in the previous calendar year concerning small molecules (less than 1,000 Da) as potential therapeutic agents. $5,000; Medal; The recipient shall also deliver a lecture on the topic of the award at a suitable national meeting of the RACI or one of its Divisions. Nominations close: 30 April each year More information: http://www.raci.org.au/national/awards/biota.html Organised by: Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. (The) The award will be made by the Board of the RACI for the best published original research work carried out mainly in Australia in the fields either of soil chemistry or the mineral nutrition of plants. $8,000 Nominations close: 30 April each year More information: http://www.raci.org.au/national/awards/cspiper.html Organised by: Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. (The) The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. has established a series of annual awards for the recognition and reward of outstanding excellence in the teaching of chemistry in Australia at both school and university levels. Each award will consist of $500.00 and an inscribed certificate. Awards will be made to the best statement (1-2 pages) of an overall approach to teaching and learning $500; Plus a certificate Nominations close: 30 April each year More information: http://www.raci.org.au/national/awards/centenaryteach.html Organised by: Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. (The) There are a considerable number of chemists - members of the RACI - who make substantial contributions to chemistry and especially to the progress of the profession over a period of many years. To provide recognition of these contributions, the RACI has initiated a series of citations. The award of a citation shall be made for significant contributions to chemistry and the chemical profession. Nominations for the award shall include a general statement of the nominee's contributions to chemistry and the chemical profession together with curriculum vitae and any relevant details of publications, patents and other supporting material. No cash value Nominations close: 30 April each year More information: http://www.raci.org.au/national/awards/citations.html Organised by: Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. (The) The Cornforth medal will be awarded annually to a financial RACI member for the most outstanding PhD thesis submitted in a branch of chemistry, chemical science or chemical technology in the previous thirteen months. The medal is designed to give recognition of outstanding achievement in chemistry and to promote chemical communication. The prize will be a bronze relief medal and a suitable cash award. The medal will bear the profile of Sir John Cornforth, and the words For a Thesis on Chemical Research. To be eligible for the award, the candidate must be a financial RACI member and must have had the PhD degree approved by the governing body of an Australian University within the previous 13 months dating from the close of applications. No cash value; Medal Nominations close: 30 April each year More information: http://www.raci.org.au/national/awards/cornforth.html Organised by: Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. (The) The Award shall be made every year to a member of the Institute who, in the opinion of the judging committee (the President, Past President, President-Elect, and most recent awardee) has contributed significantly towards the economic advancement of the Australian economy through work in the chemistry area. This contribution shall be judged on evidence in reports submitted to the adjudicating panel (who may seek referees reports). No cash value; The Weickhardt Medal is awarded. Nominations close: 30 April each year More information: http://www.raci.org.au/national/awards/economicadvancement.html Organised by: Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. (The) Inaugurated in 1996, a distinguished Fellowship is the recognition of highly distinguished contributions to the profession in academia, government or industry and the Institute. Awarded by the Board on, or very close to, retirement from their principal professional role, Distinguished Fellowships do not carry financial or post-nominal implications. Rarely would there be more than three Distinguished Fellowships awarded per year. Nominations for Distinguished Fellowships, which are restricted to Fellows of the Institute, are to be made by Branches, Divisions or two senior Fellows of the Institute. No cash value Nominations close: 30 April each year More information: http://www.raci.org.au/national/awards/distinguishedfellowship.html Organised by: Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. (The) The Green Chemistry Challenge Awards are to recognise and promote fundamental and innovative chemical methods that accomplish pollution prevention through source reduction and that have broad applicability in industry, and to recognise contributions to education in Green Chemistry. Green chemistry is relevant to all Divisions of the Institute and the Awards are non-Divisional based. The Green Chemistry Challenge Awards are open to all individuals, groups and organisations, both non-profit and f |
