2025 Marles Medal

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Part A - Administrative Summary

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Instructions to Applicants

Applications must articulate and demonstrate the impact of the original research beyond the academy, which may include an effect on, change or benefit to the economy, society, culture, public policy or services, health and wellbeing, the environment, or quality of life beyond academia. Applications should provide evidence of the impact, and show clear linkages between the original research, the impact, and the specific contribution of the applicant/applicants.

Applicants must be members of staff of the University of Melbourne at the time of their application.

Please closely review the scheme guidelines for application requirements, including if you are applying with co- or jointly authored publications or as honorary staff.

NOTE: A person may not apply for a Marles Medal and a Woodward Medal or Littlejohn medal in the same year.

Checklist:

  • On the scheme webpage, read the guidelines and check eligibility criteria. Address any queries to res-devschemes@unimelb.edu.au.
  • The applicant(s) must complete the application form and provide all supporting documentation, including fully signed internal and external supporting statements..
  • To be eligible for review, all fields must be completed or marked ‘not applicable’.
  • Themis Submissions are not required for this scheme.

Application Details

Nominated Stream * Required
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Is this submission a joint application from a piece of original research and research impact that originates from multiple authors * Required

Joint applicant (co-author) details (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is this submission a joint application from a piece of original research and research impact that originates from multiple authors" on page 1

Please list co-authors who are  also applying for this award.

Please add entries as required. If more than 10 co-authors, please contact RIC for advice.

For each joint applicant, please upload their CV in Part B, and complete the multi-authored publication statement in Part C.

TitleFirst NameLast NameFacultyGenderPositionEmailIf Honorary, is UoM your primary academic affiliation in relation to this research?
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Applicant Details

Please enter the HR system/legal first name and last name (not preferred name).
Gender * Required
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Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? * Required
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Please include academic level e.g. Professor, Level E.
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Have you or any joint applicants been previously awarded a Marles Medal in either stream? * Required
Have you or any joint applicants been previously awarded a Woodward Medal in either stream? * Required
I confirm that neither I nor any joint applicants are submitting a concurrent application to the Woodward or Littlejohn Medal programs. * Required
Do you hold an Honorary position at the University of Melbourne? * Required
If you answered 'Yes" to the previous question, is the University of Melbourne your primary academic affiliation in relation to this research?
If you are not staff of the University of Melbourne (salaried or honorary) you may not apply for this Medal.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Melbourne is interested in supporting research and researchers equitably and inclusively. The following questions will assist the various selection committees understand whether there are aspects of your work that align with institutional strategic aims to support equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Please select any/all of the options below that may apply to you. * Required
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Please select any/all of the options below that apply to your work in relation to this application: * Required
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Internal Support Statement

Applicants must be supported in writing by a colleague with knowledge of the applicant's field (internal support statement) and this statement must be signed by the Dean of the applicant's Faculty, the Associate Dean (Research), or the relevant Head of Department/School.

The internal support statement must address each of the following:

  • The nature and quality of the original research.
  • The pathway, extent, and evidence of the impact of the research.
  • The impact of the research with reference to the specific contribution of the individual Medal applicant.
Is the statement from a colleague with knowledge in your field? * Required
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