An individual award that recognises an exceptional contribution to research which has impacted or has the potential to influence Metro North HHS patient outcomes through translation and/or implementation of research outcomes. Nominations will be sought from the Metro North Research Committee and each of the facility Executive Directors, Directors of Research and Clinical Research Directors/Leads. Direct nominations are also sought.

An individual award for early career researchers based on research outcomes achieved within 10 years (full-time equivalent) of commencement of the nominee’s research career at the time of nomination.

A research career will be considered as the date of award of the nominee’s first research higher degree. If the nominee does not have formal research qualifications, then the nominee’s research career will be considered to be the year of the nominee’s first research publication. Career interruptions impacting on full-time equivalence will be considered and assessed on the basis of Research Opportunity and Performance

An individual award that recognises an exceptional contribution to research by those who enable research through encouragement, mentorship or inspiration. This award seeks to acknowledge an individual who provides exceptional support and/or leadership that enhances research capacity within Metro North.

A team award that recognises research innovation, technology (including information technology and biotechnology) and/or basic science research which is relevant to clinical care. The research project addresses fundamental gaps in clinical knowledge through discovery stage research.

A team award that recognises a research project (comprising of a single or limited number of cohesive studies), which is developing new clinical knowledge or trialling innovative approaches relevant to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease for Metro North patients.

A team award that acknowledges research which actively demonstrates multidisciplinary teamwork as integral to all phases of the project/programme of research that impacts on understanding and/or resolution of complex health challenges.

A team award that recognises implementation of research and/or health services research, which has led to significant improvements in patient centred outcomes and which impacts on effectiveness, access or efficiency of health service delivery.