Criteria for the Award: The nominee must be a financial member of SMHR. The award is evaluated using NHMRC category descriptors for track record and is based on publications, grants, and impact. Nominees must be within 2 years (as of 31st March 2024) from the date of the letter advising that their doctoral thesis was passed, unless career disruptions exist. Contribution to SMHR will also be considered. Persons on the SMHR Executive are not eligible for this award.
Details of the Award: The award includes a certificate and payment of conference registration fees at the 2024 annual SMHR conference. The awardee and their work will be featured on the SMHR website.
Obligations: The successful applicant is required to attend the 2024 SMHR Conference. They will also be given the option of presenting at the 2024 Conference in Sydney.
To review the criteria and submit an application please download and complete the below form and then click on the submit application button below.
Application form: Early Career Scholar Award 2024
Due date: 6 September 2024 by 5pm AEST
Applications will not be considered after this deadline.
Successful applicants will be advised by late September 2024.
Award Sponsor: The Society for Mental Health Research