The ARH-APMD awards recognise excellence in research in the area of prevention of mental disorders and are intended for researchers whose work is beginning to make a significant impact, reflecting either scientific excellence or public impact (or both). There are three categories of award:
PhD candidate award
The applicant will be a PhD candidate who has published one or more peer-reviewed journal articles in the area of prevention of mental disorders. Applicants who have been awarded a PhD will also be eligible if the article was included as part of their PhD thesis. The awardee receives a certificate and $1000.
Early career researcher award
The applicant will be an early career researcher working in the area of prevention of mental disorders. The applicant will be less than 5 years (as at 31st March) from the date of the letter advising that their doctoral thesis was passed, unless career disruptions exist. Career disruptions need to be justified. The awardee receives a certificate and $1500.
Mid-career researcher award
The applicant will be a mid-career researcher working in the area of prevention of mental disorders. The applicant will be less than 10 years (as at 31st March) from the date of the letter advising that their doctoral thesis was passed, unless career disruptions exist. Career disruptions need to be justified. The awardee receives a certificate and $2000.
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 3rd November 2023 and should be sent to admin@australianrotaryhealth.org.au. Awardees will be notified by email by Friday 17th November 2023 and the awards will be presented at the APMD symposium linked to the Society for Mental Health Research Conference, which will be held in Perth on November 28th 2023. Download the application forms here.
