ASM Awards & Prizes

ASM Awards Ceremony (the presentation of awards & certificates)

Monday 9 July 2007

6.00pm - 6.30pm

Plenary Hall (Hall E), Adelaide Convention Centre

Nominations are invited for the following Awards and prizes

Applications should be submitted to Chris Daly, ASM General Manager:

Email: chris@theasm.com.au

Tel: 03 9867 8699

2007 Frank Fenner Award
Nominations for this award are invited from Associate Members, Members (MASMs), Fellows (FASMs) and Senior Associate Members (SASS) of the ASM of at least 3 years' standing at the time of application.  Such members must have been engaged in research at postdoctoral level or equivalent for less than or equal to 15 years or the equivalent of less than or equal to 15 years of full-time research since acquiring their postdoctoral degree in cases of significant career interruption.

The purpose of this award is to recognise distinguished contributions in any area of Australian research in microbiology by scientists in a formative stage of their career, rather than to reward senior scientists for a lifetime of achievement.  Applicants need to show that their area of research excellent was work done substantially in Australia or, for those applicants recently returned from overseas, is ongoing work in Australia that will enhance the nation's international reputation in microbiology.

The award, which consists of a bronze plaque, plus $1,000, will be presented at the ASM 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Melbourne), the recipient will then deliver the Frank Fenner Lecture at the ASM 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Melbourne).  The recipient will also be entitled to a complimentary Day Registration plus lunch for the day that the recipient is scheduled to present their oral presentation of the award; should the recipient wish to attend other days of the conference, this will be at their own expense.  (The dollar value of the complimentary Day Registration plus lunch is not able to be offset against any other days or conference functions that the recipient wishes to purchase as part of their overall conference registration.)

Applicants must submit a 50 word summary of their CV with their application:

by email to the ASM Head Office

or, by mail addressed:

Attn: Office Manager

Australian Society for Microbiology
Suite 23, 20 Commercial Road
Melbourne  VIC  3004

ASM Research Trust Fellowship
The Research Trust aims to promote excellence in microbiology by supporting either younger microbiologists for specified research projects leading to career advancement; or Australian microbiologists returning from overseas studies to assist them to re-establish their careers in Australia.

The purpose of the Trust is to do either or both of the following:

• Fund a person to undertake scientific research in microbiology and related fields in Australia; and/or

• Fund a person employed by another body to undertake scientific research in those areas that may prove to be of value to Australia.

The award will be in the amount of up to $7,500.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2007

ASM Foundation Travel Grant
The Society's Foundation Travel Grant sponsors Australian microbiologists, especially those in the formative stages of their careers, to undertake professional development in appropriate laboratories in Australia or New Zealand.  This Grant provides funding to assist in financing:

• Short postgraduate refresher courses in Australia on aspects of microbiology.

• Visits by international or Australian specialist microbiologists to and within Australia for specific purposes which would benefit many members.

• Visits by Australian specialist microbiologists to international symposia or advances courses, with the prime object of the knowledge gained being disseminated to other Australian microbiologists upon return of the specialist.

• Visits by Australian specialist microbiologists overseas on 'lecture exchange programs' with other learned societies.

• ASM scholarships for postgraduate training of members.

• Other purposes recommended by the Foundation Committee and deemed by National Council to be consistent with the aims of the Foundation.

The ASM Foundation Travel Grant normally provides from several hundred to a maximum of $2,000 per scholarship.  Applicants who have secured significant support (ca. 50%) from other sources will be assessed more favourably than those who have not.

Closing dates for applications: (bi-annually) 31 July 2007 and 31 January 2008

2007 David White Excellence in Teaching Award
Nominations are invited for the ASM Excellence in Teaching Award from members (MASMs) of the ASM of at least 5 years' standing, to recognise excellence in the teaching of, and/or innovation in the teaching of microbiology in Australia.

The award, consisting of a bronze plaque plus $1,000, will be presented at the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).  The recipient will be invited to conduct a workshop on some aspect of teaching of microbiology at the ASM 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Melbourne).

Closing date for nominations: 31 March 2007

2007 ASM Teachers Travel Award

This is a relatively new award to encourage ASM members involved in teaching microbiology at the tertiary level to attend the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).

Applicants may be employed full time, part time or sessionally.

To apply for this award teachers should submit a curriculum vitae, which should include a description of their current position, together with a letter of recommendation from their Head of the Department confirming their involvement in, and commitment, to a teaching program in the department and a brief synopsis of their area of special interest in education.  This synopsis would provide the basis for their presentation of a poster or participation in a session organised by the Education Special Interest Group at the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).

The award consists of up to $1,000 in travel expenses for the recipient to attend the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2007

Student Awards

2007 ASM BD Student Awards
Seven BD Awards are available to offset some of the travel and accommodation expenses for one student member from each ASM Branch (VIC, NSW, QLD, SA/NT, WA, ACT & TAS) to attend the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).  Each award consists of a return economy airfare, conference registration and an allowance for accommodation.

All postgraduate microbiology students who have submitted or are intending to submit an abstract for the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide) are invited to apply - especially those in the final year of their higher degree program.  If not currently a Student Member of the ASM, applicants must be eligible for membership, and must apply for such at the time of application for the Award.

Finalists for the Award will be selected on the basis of their abstract and a presentation summary submitted for consideration by their State ASM Branch.  The recipient of the Award will be selected on the basis of an oral presentation (12 minutes plus 3 minutes' questions), to be given at the BD Student Award evening.

The recipient of the Award will also be required to present their paper at the special BD Student Awards session at the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).

Previous BD Award recipients are not eligible to re-apply.  Contact your local State Branch for further details.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2007

2007 Vic Skerman Student Prize
This prize is awarded annually to a student member of the Society who has contributed, while enrolled as a student member of the ASM, the best review article to Microbiology Australia for the period 1 June 2006 to 31 May 2007.

The prize consists of $500 and a certificate, and will be presented at the Awards Ceremony at the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).

Closing date for applications: 1 June 2007

Industry Awards

(Industry Awards listed in alpha order)

2007 bioMerieux ASM Identifying Resistance Award
This is a recognition award to an individual on the basis of career achievements in the field of the identification of bacterial resistance to antimicrobials in a medical setting.  The applicant must be a financial member of the ASM.

The applicant must submit a submit a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), the names and addresses (including email addresses) of two referees, together with a brief summary of their contribution to the study of bacterial resistance to antimicrobials in a medical setting.

The award committee will take into account the quality and originality of the published research and service to Australasian microbiology in general.  The award is based on the recipient's entire career rather than on a single achievement.

The award consists of a $1,000 cash prize, a commemorative plaque and the provision of flights and one night's accommodation for the recipient to attend the Awards Ceremony at the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).

The award committee will consist of the ASM President, Chair Antimicrobials SIG and one other nominee of the Antimicrobials SIG.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2007

MSD

2007 Merck Sharp & Dohme ASM Mycology Award
This is a recognition award to an individual on the basis of career achievements in the field of mycology.  The applicant must be a financial member of the ASM.

The applicant must submit a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), the names and addresses (including email addresses) of two referees, together with a brief summary of their contribution to mycology.

The award committee will take into account the quality and originality of the published research and service to Australasian mycology in general.  The award is based on the recipient's entire career rather than on a single achievement.

The award consists of a $1,000 cash prize, a commemorative plaque and up to $1,000 in travel expenses for the recipient to attend the Awards Ceremony at the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).

The award committee will consist of the ASM President, Chair Mycology SIG and one other nominee of the Mycology SIG.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2007

Oxoid

2007 Oxoid ASM Culture Media Award
This is an encouragement award to assist an individual to attend and make a presentation on the use of culture media at the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).  The applicant must be a financial member of the ASM.

It will be a necessary requirement for the winner to present a paper or poster relevant to the use of culture media in microbiology at the meeting.  This may be based on original research, a method evaluation, or validation or review of a culture based diagnostic method - for example, this may include improved isolation methods, rapid or presumptive identification or novel ways of using culture media.

A curriculum vitae, current position description an the names and addresses (including email addresses) of two referees, together with a brief synopsis of the presentation and a copy of the abstract to be submitted for presentation.

The award committee will take into account the eligibility of the applicant for an encouragement award, together with the quality and originality of the planned presentation and its relevance to the use of culture media in microbiology.

The award consists of a $1,000 cash prize, a commemorative plaque and up to $1,000 in travel expenses for the recipient to attend the Awards Ceremony at ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).

The award committee will consist of the ASM President, Chair Culture Media SIG and one other nominee of the Culture Media SIG.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2007

Pfizer

2007 Pfizer ASM Mycology Encouragement Award

This is an encouragement award to assist a laboratory scientist/technician to attend and make a presentation in the field of medical mycology at the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).  The applicant must be a financial member of the ASM.

It will be a necessary requirement for the winner to present a paper or poster in the field of medical mycology at the meeting. This may be based on original research, case reports, a new or updated methodology or a review or a particular mycosis, etc.

A curriculum vitae, current position description and the names and addresses (including email addresses) of two referees, together with a brief synopsis of the presentation and a copy of the abstract  to be submitted for either an oral or poster presentation.

The award committee will take into account the eligibility of the applicant for an encouragement award, together with the quality and originality of the planned presentation and its relevance to medical mycology.

The award consists of a return economy class airfare, conference registration, cheque for $500, an allowance of $120 per day for 5 nights towards hotel accommodation, and a commemorative plaque.

The award committee will consist of the ASM President, Chair Mycology SIG and one other nominee of the Mycology SIG.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2007

Roche

2007 Roche ASM Molecular Diagnostic Award
This is an encouragement award to an individual to attend and make a presentation on the use of PCR in the field of diagnostic infectious diseases at the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).  The applicant must be a financial member of the ASM.

It will be a necessary requirement for the winner to present a paper (oral presentation) on the use of PCR in the field of diagnostic infectious diseases at the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).  This may be based on original research, case presentations, or a review of a PCR method used to diagnose an infectious disease.

A curriculum vitae, current position description and the names and addresses (including email addresses) of two referees, together with a brief synopsis of the presentation and a copy of the abstract to be submitted for presentation.

The award committee will take into account the eligibility of the applicant for an encouragement award, together with the quality and originality of the planned presentation and its relevant to molecular diagnostic microbiology.

The award consists of a $1,000 cash prize, a commemorative plaque and up to $1,000 in travel expenses for the recipient to attend the Awards Ceremony at the ASM 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting & Exhibition (Adelaide).

The award committee will consist of the ASM President, Chair Molecular Microbiology SIG and one other nominee of the Molecular Microbiology SIG.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2007