Research Australia Awards 2014 open for nominations


Tuesday, 20 May, 2014

The Research Australia Awards 2014 are calling for nominations of those making an impact early in their research career; those constantly advocating for health and medical research; philanthropic heroes; and exceptional leaders and pioneers.

The prestigious awards, now in their 12th year, recognise and celebrate leaders who have made significant contributions to health and medical research in Australia. Awards are presented across the categories of discovery, advocacy, philanthropy and lifetime achievement and, for the first time, recognise achievements in health services research. In 2014 the following awards will be presented:

  • Griffith University Discovery Award
  • Advocacy Award
  • Macquarie Group Foundation Great Australian Philanthropy Award
  • Leadership in Corporate Giving Award
  • NSW Government Health Services Research Award
  • The Kids’ Cancer Project Lifetime Achievement Award
  • The Peter Wills Medal

Research Australia’s awards are highly regarded and coveted in the health and medical research sector. Past winners include Sir Gus Nossal, Dr Motoko Koyama, Prof Colin Binns, Elaine Henry, Clive Berghofer, Dr Franziska Bieri, the Hon Barry Jones and the Myer Family, amongst many others.

Nominations are open until COB on Tuesday 1 July 2014.

Download the nomination form here. The document includes details about each award, the nomination process and how to nominate.

The awards will be presented at the 2014 awards dinner in November 2014 in Sydney. See the Research Australia website for further information about the 2014 awards dinner including details of each award, the nomination process and sponsorship.

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