These awards recognise researchers who have made significant contributions to the field of health services and policy research in Australia and New Zealand through their scholarship and teaching, the advancement of science and research methods, and leadership.
Important Information:
- Nomination is by third party (self-nomination is not allowed)
- Candidates must be individual HSRAANZ members, or nominated by an individual or corporate member
Submission Requirements:
- Complete all required sections of the relevant form by 11:59pm Monday, 10 August 2026
- Obtain acknowledgement and consent from the nominee
Please see below for the award categories and links to submit your nomination.
Awards will be given in up to three categories:
Senior Investigator
This category recognises a senior investigator in the fields of health services research and health policy in Australia or New Zealand. The Association seeks to recognise outstanding contributions to the field through research, translation, training, and teaching.
A senior career researcher is defined as: researchers who have been awarded a PhD before 31st July 2011, or (for those without a PhD) have had a research career of more than 15 years.
Mid-Career Investigator
This category recognises mid-career researchers who over a shorter career span have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of health services and health policy research through scholarship and teaching, advancement of science and methods, translation and leadership.
A mid career researcher is defined as: researchers who have been awarded a PhD between 31st July 2011 and 31st July 2018, or (for those without a PhD) have had a research career of more than 8 and less than 15 years. Longer periods will be considered on application for candidates able to demonstrate a career disruption.
New Investigator
This category recognises significant contributions of early-career researchers.
An early career researcher is defined as: researchers who have been awarded a PhD on or since 31st July 2018, or (for those without a PhD) have had a research career spanning less than 8 years. Longer periods will be considered on application for candidates able to demonstrate a career disruption.
For any questions regarding the forms or the nomination process, please contact the HSRAANZ Admin Team at admin@hsraanz.org.