The Farrer Mid-Career Award recognises exceptional achievements in Australian agricultural science made by a mid-career professional. A mid-career professional is “a professional with the equivalent of 10-20 cumulative years’ experience in agricultural science. Professionals may be in research, development, practice, communication, or policy.
Exceptional achievement may be evidenced by:
- Recognition of exceptional science-based research achievement contributing to the Australian agricultural sector
- Significant adoption of novel science or practice by the Australian agricultural sector
- Significant change in science-based policy which has contributed significantly to the Australian agricultural sector
- Significant promotion of science-based activities to the Australian agricultural sector and consumers.
The award consists of a $15,000 prize for travel and/or further education to promote Australian agricultural science and to deepen and widen the awardee’s domain knowledge of the agricultural sector.
The award recipient will also have access to the alumni of Farrer Memorial Medal winners that can help to mentor and open doors for continued career growth
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Application Instructions
Individuals who have rendered distinguished service in agricultural science in Australia in the fields of research, education or administration are eligible for nomination. Nominees must have demonstrated a record of high achievement within one of the nominated categories and made a contribution.
If you would like to know more about the application process or your eligibility status, contact the Science Research Office.
Submission Information
UTS Internal Deadline for submission is 24 February 2024.
Funder Deadline for submission is 3 March 2024.