ASMR PDLL 2026

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The Australian Society for Medical Research invites applications for “The Peter Doherty Leading Light Awards”.

This award is open to health and medical researchers working in Australia are eligible to apply for this award if they are between 5 and 12 years post-doctoral (with career interruptions as per NHMRC definition taken into account).

Prior to submitting your application, please download and read the application details

The successful applicant must be available to present in person at the ASMR 65th National Scientific Meeting in Melbourne on 16-18 November 2026.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, 12 October 2026.

Recipients of the Award will be advised by email two weeks after the closing date.

Applicant's details

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It is a condition of this award that the successful applicant presents their research in person at the ASMR 65th National Scientific Conference in Melbourne on 16-18 November 2026:

Date of PhD conferral

Have you experienced any career disruptions as per the NHMRC definition?

Yes, I have experienced career disruptions as defined by the NHMRC.

No, I have not experienced career disruptions

Please briefly summarise the interruption and duration here:

Are you a current financial member of ASMR?(Required)

Only ASMR Members are allowed to apply for this award. ASMR membership costs $170 per annum and you can apply for ASMR membership at: https://asmr.memberjungle.club/

Yes, I am a current financial member of ASMR

I’m not sure, but if I am not then I would like to join ASMR

Details of your Publication

Note: The applicant must be first or senior author of a paper published within 5 years of the closing date for applications (i.e., published after October 2021; In Press articles accepted).

– the publication can be original research, review, guidelines, industry report or policy document – the work must have a health or medical research focus but all fields are eligible

Publication for consideration (including full citation details)(Required)

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Referees

In the next section, please provide the names and contact details for your two referees.

NOTE: you must upload a PDF copy of your references at the time of your application.

Referee One

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Referee Two

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NOTE: if your references are not attached to this application, your application will not be accepted.

Curriculum Vitae

You will need to add one PDF to this application to complete it.

Upload your curriculum vitae here as a PDF.(Required)

Your 2-page CV will be reviewed for track record relative to opportunity (please include career disruptions to justify equivalent years post-doctoral)
– Please start with an executive summary of achievements (150-200 words)
– Also include:
o Degrees/qualifications and date awarded, current position and institution
o Awards, Achievements, Recognition and/or Funding
o Higher degree, honours and undergraduate supervision and or mentoring
– Community engagement and outreach (e.g., scientific societies, conference organisation, school events)
– Scientific advocacy – such as invited lectures, workshops

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 1 GB.

Thank you for submitting your application for the ASMR Peter Doherty Leading Light Award 2026.

ASMR will contact you by email within two weeks of the closing date to advise the outcome of your application.

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ASMR Peter Doherty Leading Light Award 2026

Applicant's details

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Referees

Referee One

Referee Two

Curriculum Vitae

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