Publication Prizes 2026 round (CLOSED)
APPLY NOWThe purpose of the Prizes is to acknowledge the achievements of early-career researchers in Western Australia who have the best published scientific papers.
Publication Prizes are available in each of the following categories:
- Clinical research – The applicant shall be a WA-based early-career researcher whose scientific research paper seeks to translate clinical research (directly involving patients) into better health outcomes.
- All other medical research fields – The applicant shall be a WA-based early-career researcher whose scientific research paper seeks to better understand the nature, origin, and cause of human diseases, and their prevention and treatment.
A Prize of $5,000 (and a medallion) is awarded to the successful applicants as a travel allowance to facilitate conference attendance, networking, and research collaboration.
Please see the Guidelines and Conditions for further details.
Partnership funding will be considered in support of top successful applicants in the fields of clinical research (Strachan Bequest).
Citations, Impact Factor and Journal RankingThe Guidelines and Conditions governing the Prizes are subject to regular review by the Research Committee to ensure that they are relevant and clearly articulate the main principles for selection.
Applicants should refer to the 2026 Publication Prize Guidelines and Conditions to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements before commencing this application.
Applications for the 2026 Publication Prizes are CLOSED.
Certification Form
Please download the Certification Form and upload it in the online application with all required signatures.
Call for Applications – 15 June 2026
Applications close – 21 July 2026, 10.00 am AWST
Awards announced – November 2026
Funds distributed – from January 2027
