2026 Australian Synchrotron Mid-career Research (MCR) Award

Please complete the below nomination form. Self-nominations are allowed.

Applications will close on Thursday 27 August 2026. (11:59pm AEST)

Nominee:

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First name (required)

Last name (required)

Affiliation (required)

Date PhD awarded (required)

If career interruption, provide further information

Max 100 words

Email (required)

Nominator:

Title

First name

Last name

Affiliation

Relation to nominee

Supporting information:

Selection criteria 1: Leading synchrotron proposals and conducting beamline experiments, including the management and mentoring of research teams. (required)

Max 200 words

Selection criteria 2: Contribution to innovative synchrotron advances, including development of novel protocols, procedures, environments and facilities. (required)

Max 200 words

Selection criteria 3: Demonstrated track record of significant and high quality research outputs resulting from synchrotron science relative to disciplinary field, highlighting real-word impact. (required)

Max 200 words

Selection criteria 4: Evidence of national and international engagement, contribution and dissemination of synchrotron science to the national and global communities. (required)

Max 200 words

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