You are invited to submit to the various awards. Please see below for more information.
Research Award
For outstanding research performed at the Australian Synchrotron by a researcher with up to 10 years research experience post-PhD.
Awarded annually to a researcher with (as of November 31 of the relevant year) up to 10 years full-time equivalent career experience since graduating from their PhD (career interruptions will be considered). The awardee will have demonstrated significant research outcomes from the Australian Synchrotron evidenced by their publication record and international standing within their field.
The application will consist of:
- Completed application form
- 2 page Curriculum Vitae
The award will consist of a framed certificate and travel support (covid permitting - up to $500) to attend the Australian Synchrotron User Meeting. The awardee must be available to present a talk on their research during a plenary session at the User Meeting.
Self-nominations are allowed.
Application Form
Closing 17 October 2022 (11:59pm AEST)
Lifetime Contribution Medal
For outstanding leadership in synchrotron research and contribution to the Australian synchrotron community.
Awarded every 2 years to an individual who had demonstrated sustained outstanding outcomes from synchrotron-based techniques and has made significant contributions to the Australian synchrotron community.
The application will consist of:
- Completed application form
- 2 page Curriculum Vitae
The award will consist of a medal and travel support (covid permitting - up to $500) to attend the Australian Synchrotron User Meeting. The awardee must be available to present a talk on their research during a plenary session at the User Meeting.
Self-nominations are not permitted.
Application Form
Closing 11th November 2022 (11:59pm AEDT)
The judging committee for the UAC Lifetime Achievement Award and Research Award consist of:
Poster Awards
Student Poster Prizes
The prize is awarded to the best poster presented by a student at the meeting. The winner will be selected by a judging panel after reviewing student posters. All student posters presented at the meeting are automatically eligible for this prize.
Poster Slam
The Student Poster Slam is a special session in which students are given the opportunity to showcase in a pre-recored 1 minute video to all delegates at the meeting.
Australian Synchrotron Awards
Stephen Wilkins Thesis Medal
This medal is awarded annually to the PhD student at an Australian or New Zealand University who is judged to have completed the most outstanding thesis of the past two years whose work was undertaken at and acknowledges the Australian Synchrotron, or the Australian National Beamline Facility (ANBF), or whose work acknowledges and was undertaken under the auspices of the International Synchrotron Access Program (ISAP) or the Australian Synchrotron Research Program (ASRP).
For more information
Application Close 1st September 2021