APSAD Senior Scientist Award

  • APSAD Senior Scientist Award Nomination Form

    The Senior Scientist Award recognises a scientist who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of substance use.

  • 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

    A significant long-term contribution to a given discipline that is related to the alcohol and other drugs field.

    Selection Criteria

    Evidence of the practical application of published research findings to theoretical knowledge and/or contributions to evidence-based policy and/or practice.

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    Evidence of significant advancement in areas such as; basic sciences, in experimental laboratory settings, and in ethnographic and/or sociological sciences.

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    Demonstration of exceptional leadership through training and mentoring, development of a research program and building partnerships with broader stakeholders.

  • 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 long term contribution to a given discipline related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

  • 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 (i.e., career best publications), detailing practical application and contribution to evidence-based policy and/or practice; and/or examples involving program development.
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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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