Alfred Health Research Week Prizes 2025
Each year during Alfred Health Week, a series of prizes are awarded to recognise the excellent research undertaken on the precinct during the previous 12 months.
Abstract prize decision process
Abstract prizes are judged and awarded by individual departments or organisations who have a presence at the Alfred precinct.
You may nominate ONE PRIZE CATEGORY only that you wish your abstract to be considered for, by selecting the relevant 'research area' box when you complete the abstract submission form.
The final selection, evaluation and decision will be made by the organisation offering the prize, not by the Alfred Research Alliance, unless specified otherwise.
Alfred Research Alliance Consumer Involvement in Research Award
The Alfred Research Alliance Consumer Involvement in Research prize aims to recognises an individual or a collaboration that has made a long-term contribution to consumer and community involvement in medical research. Awarded to the entry that best demonstrates consumer & community engagement involvement throughout every stage of the research project, using the following criteria:
- Demonstrates diverse consumer representation
- Demonstrates consumer impact on research outcomes
- Commitment to feedback and reflection
Alfred Research Alliance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ research
This prize will be awarded to the research that best demonstrates it has improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The abstract must meet the following criteria.
- Demonstrate that the research and its potential outcomes are priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through meaningful community engagement by the research team, co-design of the project, and collaboration during development, approval, data collection and management, analysis, report writing, and dissemination of results to community.
- Demonstrates the potential health benefits for this community
- The research has the potential to lead to achievable and effective contributions to health gain for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, beyond the life of the project.
Alfred Health Senior Medical Staff Association Prizes for Clinical Research – Senior Medical Researcher
The Alfred Health Medical Services Prize for Clinical Research is awarded to the best abstract by a senior medical staff (SMS) at Alfred Health which exemplifies high quality and significant research and receives the highest score from judges based on:
- The quality of the abstract
- The potential importance and impact of the research
- The quality of the research detailed
Alfred Health Senior Medical Staff Association Prizes for Clinical Research – Junior Medical Researcher
The Alfred Health Medical Services Prize for Clinical Research is awarded to the best abstract by a current doctor in training (JMS) which exemplifies high quality and significant research and receives the highest score from judges based on:
- The quality of the abstract
- The potential importance and impact of the research
- The quality of the research detailed
Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute Prize for Cardiovascular Research
The BHDI Prize for Cardiovascular Research is awarded to the abstract which in the judges’ opinion best represents basic research in the cardiovascular field. The judges will make their decision based on:
- The quality of the abstract
- The potential importance and impact of the research
- The quality of the research detailed
- The presentation of the abstract
Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute Prize for Diabetes Research
The BHDI Prize for Diabetes Research is awarded to the abstract which in the judges’ opinion best represents basic, clinical, public health or epidemiological research in the field of diabetes. The judges will choose the winning entry based on:
- The quality of the abstract
- The potential importance and impact of the research
- The quality of the research detailed
- The presentation of the abstract
Burnet Prize for Infectious Diseases Research
This prize is awarded for excellence in infectious diseases research. It is judged from eligible research abstracts displayed during Alfred Health Week by an independent panel appointed by Burnet Institute who make their decision based on the following criteria:
- Quality of the abstract
- Scientific quality of the data presented
- Significance and potential impact of the research described
- Presentation of the work in the abstract
Dr Michael J Hall Memorial Prize for Respiratory Medicine
The Dr Michael J Hall Memorial Prize is awarded for the best abstract detailing research into respiratory medicine, including physiology. It will be judged by a panel of independent assessors who will award the prize based on the following criteria:
- Clarity of aims and methods
- Scientific quality of the presented data
- Originality and/or significance of the research for the discipline
Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium Prize for Best Abstract in Cancer Research
The Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium (MPCCC) aims to integrate cancer research and service improvement by creating a culture of collaboration and innovation that transcends organisational boundaries and drives improved cancer outcomes. MPCCC encourages and rewards research that demonstrates our shared values, including:
- Research excellence and innovation
- Collaboration – multi-organisation, multi-disciplinary
- Patient and community engagement
- Healthcare quality and value
- Improvement in cancer outcomes
Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) Prize for Psychiatry Research
The MAPrc Prize for Psychiatry Research is awarded to the abstract which:
- Most effectively improves the understanding of mental illness aetiology, or
- Best describes the development of innovative treatments for mental health conditions
Noel & Imelda Foster Prize for Cardiovascular Research
The Noel & Imelda Foster Prize is awarded to the abstract which in the judges’ opinion represents the best presentation of cardiovascular research. To be eligible, abstracts must detail clinical, public health or epidemiological research. The judges will choose the winner based on:
- The quality of the abstract
- The potential importance and impact of the research
- The quality of the research detailed
- The presentation of the abstract
Professor Daniel Czarny Prize for Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology
The Prof Daniel Czarny Prize is awarded to the best abstract detailing research into asthma, allergy and clinical immunology. The winner will be selected by a panel of independent assessors, using the following selection criteria:
- Clarity of aims and methods
- Scientific quality of the presented data
- Originality and/or significance of the research for the discipline
Allied Health Awards
Best Allied Health Research into Practice Award
The Best Allied Health Research into Practice Prize is for an Alfred Health allied health researcher whose project demonstrates sustainable improvements to evidence-based practice at Alfred Health. To be eligible for this award, the researcher must be an Allied Health staff member who reports operationally or professionally within the Allied Health Directorate at Alfred Health. Additionally, to be eligible for this prize, the project will have used implementation methods and included an evaluation specific to implementation, such as: feasibility, acceptability, barriers/enablers to behaviour change/implementation, effectiveness of implementation, cost effectiveness, sustainment and/or scalability. To be awarded the Best Allied Health Research into Practice Award, the awardee must be available to present their research at the Allied Health Research Forum in Alfred Health Week. The criteria for the award are:
- Quality of the abstract
- Demonstrated impact on clinical practice and patient outcomes
Henrietta Law Memorial Prize for Best Novice Allied Health Research
The Henrietta Law Memorial Prize is awarded annually to an Allied Health researcher who is leading a research project for the first time. The research must have been carried out at Alfred Health. To be eligible for this award, the researcher must be an Allied Health staff member who reports operationally or professionally within the Allied Health Directorate at Alfred Health. To be awarded the Henrietta Law Memorial Prize, the awardee must be available to present their research at the Allied Health Research Forum in Alfred Health Week. The criteria for the award are:
- Quality of the abstract
- Likelihood of impact on clinical practice and patient outcomes
Lucy Battistel Memorial Prize for Best Allied Health Research
The Lucy Battistel Memorial Prize is awarded annually to an Allied Health researcher whose research was carried out at Alfred Health. To be eligible for this award, the researcher must be an Allied Health staff member who reports operationally or professionally within the Allied Health Directorate at Alfred Health. To be awarded the Lucy Battistel Memorial Prize, the awardee must be available to present their research at the Allied Health Research Forum in Alfred Health Week. The criteria for the award are:
- Quality of the abstract
- Likelihood of impact on clinical practice and patient outcomes
Nursing Awards
The Alfred Senior Medical Staff Nursing Research Award for Best Nursing Abstract
This prize is awarded to the nursing research abstract which exemplifies high quality and significant research and receives the highest score from judges based on:
- Written abstract
- Quality of the project/results
The Alfred Emerging Researcher Award for Best Nursing Research Abstract
This prize is awarded to the nursing research abstract which exemplifies high quality and significant research and receives the highest score from judges based on:
- Written abstract
- Quality of the project/results