RDS-Woodward Medal-2025-JUN

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Part A - Administrative Summary

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Instructions to Applicants

Applicants for a Woodward Medal must be members of staff of the University of Melbourne at the time of their application.

For 2025 applications, the relevant research must have been published between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2024.

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

Please note:  A person may not apply for a Woodward Medal, and a Marles 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..
  • All fields must be completed or marked ‘not applicable’ to be eligible for review.
  • Themis Submissions are not required for this scheme.

Application Details

Nominated Stream * Required
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Please select one.
Is this submission a joint application from a piece of original research and research excellence 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 excellence 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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Other
Other

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Applicant Details

Medalists may be notified first by phone
https://sso.unimelb.edu.au/enduser/settings.
Please include academic level e.g. Professor, Level E.
Gender * Required
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Have you or any joint applicants been previously awarded a Woodward Medal in either stream? * Required
Have you or any joint applicants been previously awarded a Marles Medal in either stream? * Required
I confirm that neither I nor any joint applicants are submitting a concurrent application to the Marles Medal 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 & Inclusion

The University of Melbourne is interested in supporting research and researchers equitably and inclusively. The following questions will assist the selection committee to 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 in the applicant's faculty, who has knowledge in the applicant's field (internal support statement) and this statement must be signed by the Dean of the Faculty, Associated Dean (Research) or relevant Head of Department/School.

The internal support statement must address the nature of the publication or work and its significant contribution to knowledge/research excellence. 

Is the statement from a colleague in your faculty who is an expert in your field? * Required
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