Publication Prizes

The purpose of the Prizes is to acknowledge the achievements of early-career researchers in Western Australia who have the best published scientific papers.

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.

 
 
 
 
A Publication Prize is available in each of the following categories:

  • Raine Research Prize – awarded to the best scientific paper arising from medical research undertaken by a WA early-career researcher
  • Strachan Memorial Prize – awarded to the best scientific paper arising from clinical research undertaken by a WA early-career researcher
  • BrightSpark Raine Research Prize – awarded to the best scientific paper arising from child health research undertaken by a WA early-career researcher

The 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 Publication Prizes Guidelines and Conditions to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements before commencing this application.

Applications for the 2021 Publication Prizes are now closed.

Certification Form

Please download the Certification Form and upload it in the online application with all required signatures.

Publication Prizes Certification Form

Key Dates

Call for Applications – 3 August 2021

Applications close – 13 September 2021, 1.00 pm AWST

Awards announced – December 2021

Funds distributed – January 2022

Past Recipients