The Early Career Research Award recognises excellence in scientific achievement in psychology among psychologists who are at early stages of their research careers in Australia.

The Early Career Research Award is intended for Candidates whose achievements are outstanding and place them significantly ahead of their peers.

Each year up to three Early Career Research Awards may be conferred.

Eligibility

• Candidates must be Members of the Society and be be based in Australia.
• The Early Career Research Award may only be conferred upon Candidates who have, within sixty (60) active months postdoctoral (not necessarily continuous in the event of career disruptions) at the time of the closing date for nominations, received written advice from the Candidate’s Australian tertiary institution or higher education provider confirming eligibility for conferral of the Candidate’s PhD in psychology. A career disruption involves a prolonged interruption (longer than 28 calendar days) to a Candidate’s ability to work, either due to total absence or partial return to work (which will be prorated) as a result of illness or significant carer’s duties (e.g. care of newborn, or of extremely ill family member) or other legitimate career disruptions outside of the candidate's control. Only up to 24 months of career disruption can be counted. Adequate independent documentation of such periods of total or partial absence needs to be provided.

• Phone: (03) 8662 3300
• Email: awards@psychology.org.au