Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Research
The Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Research recognise, reward and encourage excellence in research as well as excellence in research impact and engagement across all Colleges.
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Early Career Researchers
The Vice-Chancellor's Award for Early Career Researchers recognises and values the outstanding contribution to the University of individual Early Career Researchers, embarking on their research career.
These awards recognise, reward and encourage excellence in research across all Colleges.
Up to five awards can be made each year. Each award is valued at $2,500 to fund opportunities to broaden the recipient's research networks and enhance their standing and recognition as a researcher at Flinders University.
Dr Annabelle Small, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Georgia Middleton, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Imogen Ramsey, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Matthew Firth, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Dr Miia Rahja, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Huah Shin Ng, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Lemma Bulto, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Simone Deegan, College of Business, Government and Law
Dr Lauren Lines, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Mariya Goray, College of Science and Engineering
Dr Bastien Lechat, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Norma Bulamu, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Ben Lohmeyer, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Dr Stacey Henderson, College of Business, Government and Law
Dr Molla Wassie, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Stephanie Wong, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Dr Laura Roberts, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Dr Courtney Ryder, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Hannah Scott, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Kristie Stefanoska, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Yohannes Adama Melaku, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Dhani Dharmaprani, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Sarah Hunter, College of Nursing and Health Science
Dr Xuan Luo, College of Science and Engineering
Dr Aliakbar Gholampour, College of Science and Engineering
Dr Alyce Martin, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Daryl Wesley, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Dr John McCarthy, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Science
Dr Brittany Johnson, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Steven Taylor, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Ahmad Abuhelway, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Kathina Ali, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Dr Amal Mohamed Osman, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Madelé Van Dyk, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Yanting Yin, College of Science and Engineering
Dr Hailay Abrha Gesesew, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Jacqueline Stephens, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Alexander Sweetman, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Emmanuelle Souzeau, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Rachel Milte, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Emer Van Ryswyk, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Thomas Vincent, College of Science and Engineering
Dr Jennifer Young, College of Science and Engineering
Dr Claire Baldwin, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Kasturi Vimalanthan, College of Science and Engineering
Dr Rami Al-Dirini, College of Science and Engineering
Dr Tully Barnett, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Dr Monica Cations, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Johanna Conterio, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Dr Kacie Dickinson, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Ashley Hopkins, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Julie-Ann Hulin, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Gorica Micic, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Farzin Shabani, College of Science and Engineering
Dr Emma Tonkin, College of Medicine and Public Health
Applications
Applications have closed for 2025.
Applications for 2026 will open mid-year 2026.
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Mid-Career Researchers
The Vice-Chancellor's Award for Mid-Career Researchers recognises and values the outstanding contribution to the University of individual Mid-Career Researchers.
These awards recognise, reward and encourage excellence in research across all Colleges.
Up to five awards can be made each year. Each award is valued at $2,500 to fund opportunities to broaden the recipient's research networks and enhance their standing and recognition as a researcher at Flinders University.
Associate Professor Ching Li Chai-Coetzer, College of Medicine and Public Health
Professor Daniel King, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Dr Feargal Ryan, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Jean Winter, College of Medicine and Public Health
Associate Professor Mihir Wechalekar, College of Medicine and Public Health
Professor Andrew Rowland, College of Medicine and Public Health
Professor Emma Thomas, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Associate Professor Amy Reynolds, College of Medicine and Public Health
Associate Professor Mike Morley, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Dr Pankaj Sharma, College of Science and Engineering
Dr Ashley Hopkins, College of Medicine and Public Health
Associate Professor Zhongfan Jia, College of Science and Engineering
Associate Professor Martin Breed, College of Science and Engineering
Dr Emmanuelle Souzeau, College of Medicine and Public Health
Professor Melanie Takarangi, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Applications
Applications have closed for 2025.
Applications for 2026 will open mid-year 2026.
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Leadership
The Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Leadership recognises and values the outstanding contribution to the University of individual researchers who have demonstrated leadership in their research field and have made a major contribution in advancing knowledge and research outcomes.
These awards recognise, reward and encourage excellence in research leadership across all Colleges.
An emphasis will be placed on recognising diversity in these awards.
Up to three awards can be made each year. Each award is valued at $5,000 to fund opportunities to broaden the recipient's research networks and enhance their standing and recognition as a researcher at Flinders University.
Professor David Lewis, College of Science and Engineering
Professor Rebecca Golley, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Associate Professor Daniel King, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Professor James Smith, College of Medicine and Public Health
Professor Udoy Saikia, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Professor Danny Eckert, College of Medicine and Public Health
Professor Tracey Wade, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Professor Corey Bradshaw, College of Science and Engineering
Applications
Applications have closed for 2025.
Applications for 2026 will open mid-year 2026.
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Impact and Engagement (Early Career Researcher)
The Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Impact and Engagement (Early Career Researcher) recognises individual Early Career Researchers whose research has shown considerable impact outside of the academic community in the preceding three years.
For the purposes of this Award, engagement refers to interactions with external partners such as stakeholders and end-users that have made a direct contribution to the direction, growth, quality and impact of the research carried out by the researcher. The definition of impact is broad and includes demonstrable contributions the research has made to the economy, society, culture, national security, public policy or services, health, the environment, sustainability, or quality of life.
These awards recognise, reward and encourage excellence in research impact and engagement across all Colleges.
Up to two awards will be made each year. The awards are valued at $2,500 to fund opportunities to broaden the individual's research networks and enhance their standing and recognition as researchers at Flinders University.
Dr Claudia Virdun, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Jake M. Robinson, College of Science and Engineering
Dr Bryce Brickley, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Tets Kimura, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Dr Brooke Spaeth, College of Medicine and Public Health
Applications
Applications have closed for 2025.
Applications for 2026 will open mid-year 2026.
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Impact and Engagement (Mid-Career Researcher)
The Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Impact and Engagement (Mid-Career Researcher) recognises individual Mid-Career Researchers whose research has shown considerable impact outside of the academic community in the preceding three years.
For the purposes of this Award, engagement refers to interactions with external partners such as stakeholders and end-users that have made a direct contribution to the direction, growth, quality and impact of the research carried out by the researcher. The definition of impact is broad and includes demonstrable contributions the research has made to the economy, society, culture, national security, public policy or services, health, the environment, sustainability, or quality of life.
These awards recognise, reward and encourage excellence in research impact and engagement across all Colleges.
Up to two awards will be made each year. The awards are valued at $2,500 to fund opportunities to broaden the individual's research networks and enhance their standing and recognition as researchers at Flinders University.
Dr Amir Zanj, College of Science and Engineering
Associate Professor Ryan Balzan, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Associate Professor Martin Breed, College of Science and Engineering
Associate Professor Rachel Milte, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Eddie Banks, College of Science and Engineering
Applications
Applications have closed for 2025.
Applications for 2026 will open mid-year 2026.
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Impact and Engagement (Research Team)
The Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Impact and Engagement (Research Team) recognises and encourages outstanding research teams whose research has achieved considerable impact outside of the academic community in the preceding three years.
For the purposes of this Award, engagement refers to interactions with external partners such as stakeholders and end-users that have made a direct contribution to the direction, growth, quality and impact of the research carried out by the researcher. The definition of impact is broad and includes demonstrable contributions the research has made to the economy, society, culture, national security, public policy or services, health, the environment, sustainability, or quality of life.
This award recognises, rewards and encourages excellence in research impact and engagement across all Colleges.
Up to one award will be made each year. The award is valued at $10,000 to fund opportunities to broaden the Team's research networks and enhance their standing and recognition as researchers at Flinders University.
Professor Svetlana Bogomolova, College of Business, Government and Law
Dr Tahna Pettman, College of Business, Government and Law
Professor Ian Goodwin-Smith, College of Business, Government and Laws
Professor John Cioveney, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Professor Jon Buckley, External Collaborator
Associate Professor Carmel Williams, College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Sahar Faghidno, College of Business, Government and Law
Diana Eyers-White, College of Business, Government and Law
Professor Jennifer Tieman, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Raechel Damarell, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Madeleine Juhrmann, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Mr Eric Yang, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Mr Cameron Shepherd, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Mrs Susan Gravier, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Jasmine Lewis, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Professor Julie Ratcliffe, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Jyoti Khadka, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Claire Hutchinson, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr Rachel Milte, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Associate Professor Ruth Walker, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Applications
Applications have closed for 2025.
Applications for 2026 will open mid-year 2026.
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