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User Meeting 2020 Prizes & Awards

2020 Australian Synchrotron Stephen Wilkins Medal

This medal is named in honour of Dr Stephen Wilkins, a founder of synchrotron science in Australia.  It is awarded annually to the PhD student at an Australian or New Zealand University who is judged to have completed the most outstanding thesis of the past two years whose work was undertaken at and acknowledges the Australian Synchrotron, or the Australian National Beamline Facility (ANBF), or whose work acknowledges and was undertaken under the auspices of the International Synchrotron Access Program (ISAP) or the ASRP.

The medal and a monetary prize, funded by a bequest from the Wilkins family and the Australian Synchrotron, is awarded at a special session of the User Meeting.  The awardee will also usually give a presentation on their research at the meeting.

For more information on the Australian Synchrotron Stephen Wilkins Medal, please see here.

Student Poster Prize
The prize is awarded to the best poster presented by a student at the meeting. The winner will be selected by a judging panel after reviewing student posters at the Poster Session on Friday 20 November. All student posters presented at the meeting are automatically eligible for this prize. The prize for the best student poster is a travel bursary to attend an international conference.

The online poster session will involve submitting a two minute video to include your poster and a brief description of your work. This may involve a static image of your poster with audio recording or a video presenting your poster.

For more information on the Student Poster Prize, please see here.

Student Poster Snapshot
Students who submit a Poster Snapshot graphic will be eligible for prizes for the best Poster Snapshot. Whilst all poster presenters are encouraged to submit a Poster Snapshot, only students are eligible for the Student Poster Snapshot Prize.

The poster snapshot should be a single image which will be used as a thumbnail for your poster. The image should be clear and eye-catching to encourage people to watch your poster video and learn more about your research. 

For more information on the Student Poster Snapshot, please see here.

Australian Synchrotron Research Award (UAC) - Applications for this award have CLOSED

For outstanding research performed at the Australian Synchrotron by a researcher with up to 10 years research experience post-PhD.

Awarded annually to a researcher with (as of November 31 of the relevant year) up to 10 years full-time equivalent career experience since graduating from their PhD (career interruptions will be considered). The awardee will have demonstrated significant research outcomes from the Australian Synchrotron evidenced by their publication record and international standing within their field.

The award will consist of a certificate and travel support (up to $500) to attend the ANSTO User Meeting 2021. The awardee must be available to present an online talk on their research during a plenary session at the User Meeting. 

Applications have closed.

Australian Synchrotron Lifetime Contribution Medal (UAC) - Applications for this award have CLOSED

For outstanding leadership in synchrotron research and contribution to the Australian synchrotron community.

Awarded every 2 years to an individual who had demonstrated sustained outstanding outcomes from synchrotron-based techniques and has made significant contributions to the Australian synchrotron community.

The award will consist of a medal and travel support (up to $500) to attend the ANSTO User Meeting 2021. The awardee must be available to present an online talk on their research during a plenary session at the User Meeting. 

Applications have closed.