This Award recognises recent PhD graduates who have demonstrated outstanding research achievement in any STEMM field. Nominees are encouraged to discuss the potential longer-term impact of their work within and beyond their field.

 

Eligibility

• Nominees must have undertaken their PhD research within a South Australian higher education provider.

• Nominees must have received their conferral of a PhD degree and in a time period that is no more than 24 months prior to the closure of nominations for these awards.

• Nominees must include a statement of support from their primary supervisor or co-supervisor.

• Nominees must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

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Selection criteria

Criteria 1

Evidence of research excellence during the completion of a PhD. This may include but is not limited to:

• the quality of research publications or conference papers as appropriate

• awards, honours and recognition by peers, external bodies, community, etc.

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Criteria 2

Evidence of research engagement and collaboration. This may include an explanation of:

• the approach taken to initiate engagement with potential research partners

• the level of involvement of partners outside research in a collaborative venture.

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Criteria 3

In addition to the above, any other evidence of recognition of leadership contributions and potential career success. This may include:

• demonstration and/or recognition of leadership attributes within or outside the field of research during the PhD

• indicators of career progression.