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Australian Synchrotron 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 of up to $500 to attend the Australian Synchrotron User Meeting 2024. 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 FormClosed 14 October 2024 (11:59pm AEST)
Australian Synchrotron Lifetime Contribution Medal
For outstanding leadership in synchrotron research and contribution to the Australian synchrotron community.
Awarded every 2 years to an individual who has 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 up to $500 to attend the Australian Synchrotron User Meeting 2024. 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 FormClosed 14th October 2024 (11:59pm AEST)
The judging committee for the Lifetime Achievement Award and Research Award consists of:
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 whose work acknowledges and was undertaken under the auspices of the International Synchrotron Access Program (ISAP).
For more informationApplications have now closed (closing date 15th September 2024 (11:59pm AEST))
Poster Awards
Poster Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the best posters presented by students at the meeting. The winners will be selected by a judging panel after reviewing students posters. All student posters presented at the meeting are automatically eligible for these prizes.
Poster Slam
The Student Poster Slam is a lively and rapid-fire session where students are allowed 1-minute and 1-slide to advertise their poster and tell the audience why their work is important, novel and stimulating. Prizes will be awarded for the best poster slams, as judged by a panel.