Research Excellence Awards

Staff and students of Western Sydney University are invited to nominate University staff who have shown excellence in one of the following research categories:

  • Excellence in Research (Researcher of the Year)
    Vice-Chancellor award for outstanding research with outcomes extending beyond the University.
  • Excellence as an Early Career Researcher
    Vice-Chancellor award for outstanding research undertaken by an early career researcher.
  • Excellence in Postgraduate Research, Training and Supervision
    Vice-Chancellor award for outstanding supervision and training of Higher Degree Research students.
  • Research Excellence through Partnership
    Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) award recognising the importance of Western Sydney University research staff initiating, developing, enhancing and managing research partnerships.
  • Excellence in a Research Interdisciplinary Team
    Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) award recognising a research partnership of two or more unrelated academic units that delivers outcomes supporting the University's Research Plan.

Nominations for the 2019 University Awards are now OPEN.

Guidelines and policy

For further information, contact Judy Foster or see University Awards (opens in a new window)