APSAD Mid Career Award

  • APSAD Mid Career Award Nomination Form

    The Mid Career Award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution in the alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs field.

  • Nomination Submission Guidelines

    Pre-Submission Requirements

    • Documentation: The nominator must possess the nominee's contact details and a summary of their contributions prior to accessing the form.
    • Membership Status: The nominator must hold current APSAD membership.
    • Statement Preparation: Both the Nominator Supporting Statement and the Nominee Contribution Summary must be drafted externally before being entered into the online system.

    Submission Process

    1. Complete the Form: Fill in all mandatory fields in the online nomination form.
    2. Upload Documents: Attach all required supporting documents.
    3. Initiate Verification: Complete the declaration section. The system will automatically email the outstanding signer (either the nominator or nominee) to verify and sign the form.
      1. Important: Ensure the contact details provided for the pending signer are accurate and current, as the verification email will be sent directly to them.
    4. Final Submission: Once the verification is complete, the form will be automatically submitted.
    5. Confirmation: You will receive an immediate email confirmation containing a copy of your submission details.

    Format Warning A PDF template is available for review purposes. Nominations submitted via PDF will not be reviewed. All entries must be finalised through the official online portal.

    Closing date for nominations in all award categories is 11.59pm (AEST) Monday 20 July 2026.

  • Eligibility

    You must be more than 5 and up to 15 years post your last postgraduate degree and have been working in the field as a researcher or scientist for at least 5 years1 and have not reached professorial level2.

    While applicants are eligible for consideration on the basis of having an undergraduate qualification alone, it is anticipated that successful applicants will have higher degrees (e.g., PhD). In recognition of the diversity of career paths, applicants who do not fit within these criteria are encouraged to apply and state their unique circumstances.

    Selection Criteria

    Applicants must provide evidence of a significant contribution to the alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs field as evidenced by research impact; range and quality of evidence-based outputs; contribution to research leadership; broader dissemination and/or implementation strategies to scientific as well as broader audiences. Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of an independent research program and demonstrate exceptional leadership.

    1Career disruption (e.g., paternity leave, illness, carer’s responsibilities), is not included in the calculation of years in service.

    2Appointment of a full Professorial position (incl. Adjunct, Clinical, Conjoint, Honorary, etc. positions) by an institution, or a full Professorial title at time of application

  • NOMINATOR'S DETAILS

    Details and contact information for the person who is nominating
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  • NOMINEE'S DETAILS

    Details and contact information for the person being nominated for this Award
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  • Qualifications

    Include qualifications for the person being nominated, including year obtained and where.

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  • SELECTION CRITERIA

    Applicants must provide evidence of a significant contribution to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs evidence-based practice with between 5 and 15 years of experience.

  • Upload the nominator's supporting statement and the nominee's contribution summary below, make sure you stick to the allocated word limits.

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  • SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

    Upload your supporting documentation. Nominee’s CV, this should differentiate peer reviewed and other publications, and provide impact factors, citation rates, and/or other evidence of research or clinical impact; 3-5 prominent publications showing evidence of a significant contribution to the ATOD field and the research impact; range and quality of evidence-based outputs; contribution to research leadership; broader dissemination and/or implementation strategies to scientific as well as broader audiences. Demonstrating evidence of an independent research program and exceptional leadership.
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  • Use the checks boxes below to ensure you have completed the form and uploaded all required information before submission*

  • DECLARATION

    Both Nominator and Nominee are required to confirm the information provided in this form is accurate and true.
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