Applied Research Award

The Medal shall be awarded annually to a full member (MRACI and above) of the RACI who, in the opinion of the Board of the RACI has contributed significantly towards the development of, or innovation through, applied research, or in industrial fields. This contribution shall be judged on evidence submitted to the adjudicating panel (who may seek referees' reports).

Source of award: National Office

Recipient requirements

Membership type: MRACI and above
Membership duration: Minimum of 3 years
Demographic requirements: The work shall cover the period of 10 years preceding the award, with the major proportion of the work having been carried out in Australia or its Territories

Application procedure

Individual application: No
Nomination: Yes – by a Senior RACI member
Motivation for award required: Yes
CV required: Yes
Summary of Research papers: Yes
Research paper synopsis required: Yes
Referee report required: Two required
Referee contact details required: Yes
Other: Nil
Closing date: 30th June 2013
Submission: Emailed in a single PDF document to awards@RACI.org.au for the attention of Robyn Taylor. Receipt will be acknowledged by return email.

After the closing date, no further nominations for the award shall be accepted. If in the opinion of the Board there is no candidate who has sufficient merit, the Board may refrain from making an award.

The decision of the judges will be subject to the approval of the RACI Board. RACI awards are judged on a relative to opportunity basis. The Board decision is final and no discussions or correspondence will be entered into.