For research related to Indigenous health issues

The Jameson Investigator Award for research related to Indigenous health issues is presented to the best oral research presentation made at the Queensland Regional Committee research presentation evening.

The Award is made possible by a generous bequest from Mrs Elsie Jameson.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• a registered Queensland member of the RACP, its divisions, faculties or chapters, and
• a trainee, or
• a Fellow who, at the time of giving their oral presentation, was admitted to Fellowship within the past 3 years

Applicants must submit and present work that they have made a significant contribution to the concept and execution.

Prize

The recipient of the Jameson Investigator Award will receive AUD$450 and a certificate.

Presentation

Selected applicants will give an oral presentation of their submission at the Queensland Regional Committee research presentation evening.

Presentations will run for approximately 12 minutes with three additional minutes for questions.

The 2023 presentation evening will take place on Thursday 2 November 2023.

Selection criteria

1. A judging panel, comprised of Queensland Regional Committee Members, will review all submissions and select abstracts that meet criteria and high standard expected for an oral presentation.

2. Submissions and presentations will be assessed based on the following criteria:
   1. excellence of hypothesis
   2. methodology
   3. scientific merit
   4. potential impact and outcomes for the community and science
   5. oral presentation
   6. relevance to Indigenous health

3. The judging panel reserves the right not to select a prize recipient if they find that no presentations meet the criteria and/or aren't of the high standard expected of an oral presentation.

Apply

Read the terms and conditions before applying.

Submitted abstracts must be in accordance with the abstract guidelines.

Submit your completed application form and abstract to RACPQLD@racp.edu.au

The College Conflicts of Interest Policy (PDF) and Privacy Policy apply.

For more information about the Award, contact the RACP Foundation.

Related content

Past recipients
Regional Awards & Prizes