VICE-CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING
RESEARCHERS
Nomination Form
Please write in BLOCK letters using a black pen or TYPE.
Signatures can be inserted electronically (soft copy) or sign a hard copy (paper).
Please refer to Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Outstanding Researchers Procedures on the CQUniversity IMPortal
for eligibility and submission requirements.
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AWARD
Early Career
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Mid Career
Excellence in Research
NOMINEE DETAILS
Name of Nominee
Title
Mr
Ms
Dr
Organisational Unit
A/Prof
Professor
Campus
Telephone
Email
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NOMINEE ENDORSEMENT
I accept the nomination and declare that I meet the criteria for the Award I have been nominated for as
defined in the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Outstanding Researchers Procedures.
Name
Title
Signature
Date
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CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE ENDORSEMENT
Print Name
(Surname, Title, First Initial)
Signature
Date
Committee Chair
(DD/MM/YYYY)
Please note: nominations (due midnight 10 August) and portfolios (due midnight 21 September) must be
submitted electronically to the Research Committees Administration Officer ([email protected])
OFFICE OF RESEARCH USE ONLY
Return to:
Research Committees Administration Officer
Office of Research - CQIRP
Bldg 361, Ibis Avenue
CQUniversity Australia
Rockhampton Queensland 4701
Phone: 07 4923 2365
Fax:
07 4923 2600
Email: [email protected]
Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Researchers Nomination Form
Effective Date: July 2015
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CHECKLIST
Eligibility:
Early Career Research Award
To be eligible for this Award the applicant(s) must be within the first five years of academic or other research
related employment, allowing for uninterrupted and stable research development following completion of
postgraduate research training. To be considered competitive for this Award a nomination would be expected
to demonstrate that the applicant has taken a leadership role in establishing research relationships with
external stakeholders and within research teams, bringing together researchers from other national
universities.
Mid Career Research Award
To be eligible for this Award the applicant(s) must have between five and 10 years research experience since
the award of their PhD (or equivalent research qualification). To be considered competitive for this Award a
nomination would be expected to demonstrate that the applicant is recognised nationally as being influential
in expanding the knowledge of their discipline area; and have made significant and original contributions to
research, which have had a significant impact on their field of expertise.
Excellence in Research Award
To be eligible for this Award the applicant(s) must have not less than 10 years research experience since the
award of their PhD (or equivalent research qualification). To be considered competitive for this Award a
nomination would be expected to demonstrate that the applicant is recognised internationally as being
influential in expanding the knowledge of their discipline area; have made independent and original
contributions to research, which have a significant impact on their field of expertise; and lead and foster
excellence in research, including research training and supervision. Researchers who have been appointed
as Engaged Research Chairs are not eligible to apply as their appointment is recognition of Excellence in
Research.
Award recipients will not be eligible to apply again for the category in which they win an Award. Recipients of
an Early Career Research and Mid-Career Research Award would be eligible to apply for the next level of
Award. Excellence in Research Award recipients would not be eligible to apply again for five years.
All nominee(s) should prepare a portfolio consisting of:
the portfolio title/theme which indicates the subject of the output(s) being submitted for nomination (max.
30 words);
a list of relevant publications (10 publications over the last five years including a statement of
significance);
a statement describing the research undertaken within the discipline, and/or within the community and its
significance;
a curriculum vitae (or suite of curriculum vitae) (max. 10 pages per CV);
evidence of the national and/or international impact of the research, including citation reports, reviews,
demonstrable application, testimonials or any commendations received;
evidence of external research grant monies received over the last five years and the grant profile (eg
category 1/2/3/4);
evidence of engagement with industry and community stakeholders;
any laudatory correspondence arising out of the research or publication.
Nominees for Mid-Career Research Award and the Excellence in Research Award should also include
the following in their portfolio:
evidence of research leadership, discipline-based recognition and service (eg editorial duties, chairing of
conferences, contribution to strategic research directions within Centres / Institutes / University, advisory
board duties, office on a professional body, review panels (eg ARC, NHMRC, ERA);
evidence of innovation through the transfer of technology, patents, or commercialisation of research
outcomes.
Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Researchers Nomination Form
Effective Date: July 2015
Once PRINTED, this is an UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. Refer to Policy Portal for latest version.
CQUniversity CRICOS Provider Code: 00219C
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