Posted: 25 February 2025
Established in 1995, the Victorian Government’s Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research recognise the exceptional contributions of Victoria’s Early Career health and medical Researchers (Early Career Researchers) and highlight the breadth of work being undertaken in Victoria to make significant improvements to the lives of people around the world.
2024-25 Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research (2024-25 Awards)
Overview
This year represents the 30th year anniversary of this program. In recognition of this milestone, this year’s awards will include the traditional 6 awards, plus a new Legacy Award.
Awards for Early Career ResearchersThe 2024-25 Awards will include 5 categories of Awards for Early Career Researchers:
- Aboriginal Researcher undertaking research in any field of health and medical research Award
- Basic Science Researcher Award
- Clinical Researcher Award
- Health Services Researcher Award
- Public Health Researcher Award.
Recipients of the 5 category awards receive $5,000. There will be an overall winner from the 5 categories who will receive the Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research Excellence. They will receive an additional $15,000.
Legacy AwardThe Legacy Award will recognise the research excellence of one previous Premier’s Awards winner. The winner of the Legacy Award will receive $10,000.
Applications for the 2024-25 Awards
Applications will open at 10 am on 24 February 2025 and close at 5 pm on 21 March 2025 (AEDT).
They can be submitted via the online portal.
