Overview

The David Goodchild Award is open to microscopists working in Biology and will provide A$2,000 towards either, presentation of a paper at a microscopy meeting of international standing, or, a visit to an overseas laboratory.

Candidates are invited to submit applications or can be nominated. Preference is given to early to mid-career researchers, particularly applicants who have not previously travelled overseas to attend a conference. Past applicants are encouraged to re-apply.

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Eligibility:

• Nominees should have a research focus biological sciences.

• Nominees must be financial members of AMMS at the time of application and award.

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Award Criteria:

• Novelty and impact of the microscopy approaches used (from brief overview and any associated publications)

• Evaluation of suitability of the planned use of the award

• Evaluation of impact statement & CV

• Level of support from professional referees

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Documents to include in the application

• Brief overview of the microscopy approach used,

• Details of how the award will be used (which event, duration, planned outcomes),

• Brief impact statement,

• Academic curriculum vitae,

• Copy of any publications relevant to the application in refereed journals or pre-prints (if available)

• Letter of support from two professional referees

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Obligations of the Award Recipient

• The recipient must submit a one-page report following completion of their travel, which is to be published in the AMMS newsletter.