Prizes awarded
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Faculty prizes
Learn more about faculty prizes and awards
The following prizes and awards are established to recognise students for their outstanding academic achievement in various units or programs of study.
Many faculties, schools and disciplines award prizes to their students based on academic merit. These prizes often do not require applications.
Browse the list below by faculty or University school. Please note that this list is not exhaustive – for further information, please contact your faculty.
- Anne Dunn Memorial Prize for Outstanding Performance in Media Production
- Armstrong Prize in the Philosophy of Mind
- Australasian Pioneers' Club Prize
- Ben Sandford Cullen Award (Archaeology and Anthropology)
- David Ritchie Prize for 1000-level Latin
- David Ritchie Prize for 2000-level Latin
- David Ritchie Prize for 3000-level Classics
- David Ritchie Prize for Greek Honours
- Eileen Groenewegen Prize in Classics and Ancient History
- EU Ambassadors Prize
- GS Caird Scholarship in Linguistics III
- James Murdoch Prize for Japanese 4
- Ken Watson Prize
- Khyentse Foundation Award for Excellence in Buddhist Studies
- KU Children's Services Early Childhood Teaching Prize
- Li Zuoji Prize in Chinese Language
- Lucy Firth Honours Thesis Prize
- MAK Halliday Medal
- MAK Halliday Postgraduate Research Prize
- Mark Kwan Memorial Prize
- Margaret Ann Bailey Memorial Prize for Honours in a Modern European Language
- Mary Mackay Prize
- Nicholson Medal
- Peter Groenewegen Prize in Economics
- Postgraduate Prize for Academic Merit in Gender and Cultural Studies
- Richard Copley Coltheart and David Copley Memorial Prize
- Robert Schuman Prize
- Roderick and Janet West Prize
- Sydney Films Prize
- Sydney Policy Reform Project Prize
- The European Studies Konrad Adenauer Prize
- The Fauvette Loureiro Memorial - Leipzig International Art Program Travel
- The Frank Stilwell Award in Political Economy
- The French Embassy Prize I, II and III
- The Judith Yates Essay Prize in Economics
- The Stephen Castles Award in Migration Studies
- The SUGS Prize for Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies
- The Walter Reid Memorial Prize
School of Medical Sciences
- A M Loewenthal Prize
- A T Edwards Memorial Prize
- Applied Medical Sciences Honours Cohort Prize
- Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize for Best Oral Presenter
- Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize for Best Overall Improvement
- Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize for Highest Mark Awarded
- Brain and Mind Centre Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize
- Cedric Swanton Memorial Prize
- Claude Bernard Prize
- Colin Dunlop Prize for Physiology Honours
- Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize
- David Monks Adams Award
- Dorothy Thorp Prize in Science Communication
- Douglas Cohen Prize for Paediatric Surgery
- Dr HG Chapman Prize
- FMH Thesis Excellence Prize
- Frank Cotton Memorial Prize for Physiology
- Intermediate Physiology Merit Award
- James and Margaret Claffy Prize in Ophthalmology
- JL Shellshear Memorial Prize for Surgical Anatomy
- Korner Prize in Medical Science
- Marie Bashir Institute Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize
- Neil and Norma Hill Foundation Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize
- Outstanding Achievement in Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience Prize
- Outstanding Achievement in Integrative Neuroscience
- Paediatric Health Education Prize
- PO Bishop Medal for Physiology in BSc (Med)
- Professor John Irvine Hunter Prize
- Roland H Thorp Prize in Pharmacology
- The Ian Black Memorial Prize
- Westmead Research HUB Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize
- William C Stanley Memorial Prize
- Wolfe Solomon Brown Prize
- The YE Knight Neuroscience Essay Prize
School of Pharmacy
Sydney Dental School
Sydney Medical School
Sydney School of Health Sciences
- A.H. Martin Scholarship
- Alan John Williams Prize
- Dean's Award for Citizenship and Outreach
- Faculty of Science Prize for Outstanding PhD Thesis
- Faculty of Science Postgraduate Research Prize for Leadership
- Faculty of Science Postgraduate Research Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement
- Helen Beh Citizenship Award
- The Murray Writing-Up Support Grant
- The Ormsby Hamilton Prize
- Walker Prize in Social Psychology Research
- GS1 Australia Global Distribution Strategy
- GS1 Australia Logistics and Supply Chain Systems
- Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies Prize
- Kahneman/Thaler Prize
- Mrs MA Ching Prize
- Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia Award for Excellence
- The Access Corporate Group Genesis Prize
- The Peter Koning Memorial Award
- Wendy and Christopher Adam Prize (Masters)
- Wendy and Christopher Adam Prize (Research)
General
Charles Perkins Centre Len Storlien Award
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1,500 |
|
1 October 2023 |
15 November 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $1,500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
At the time of application, applicants must be either:
- currently enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney, or
- have completed a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney in the previous calendar year.
Applicants must also:
- be supervised by a Charles Perkins Centre member.
- have presented at a Charles Perkins Centre Biology Domain or Boden Initiative seminar.
- present at a Charles Perkins Centre symposium if shortlisted.
Background
This prize has been established to support Charles Perkins Centre (CPC) PhD candidates who have presented at the CPC Biology Domain or Boden Initiative Seminar Series to attend an international conference.
This prize has been established in honour of Dr Len Storlien, an outstanding researcher, collaborator and mentor in nutrition and metabolic function.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Anne Dunn Memorial Prize for Outstanding Performance in Media Production
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
Various |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize.
Benefits
The value of each prize under 3a and 3b in the terms and conditions is $200 and will be paid as a one-off payment. The value of prizes 3c and 3d in the terms and conditions is $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
Students must have completed Media Production units of study in one of the following degrees;
Undergraduate:
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Media and Communications)
Postgraduate - includes Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of:
- Media Practice
- Digital Communication and Culture
- Publishing
- Health Communication
- Strategic Public Relations
Background
Established in 2013 to commemorate the work of Associate Professor Anne Dunn, an outstanding colleague, and foundational staff member of Media and Communications at the University of Sydney. Associate Professor Anne Dunn was a respected and widely loved Australian journalism educator, media scholar and broadcast media professional who had a particular passion for creative partnerships between industry and academy.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 651.5KB)
Armstrong Prize in the Philosophy of Mind
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1000 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by the Department of Philosophy during the annual Board of Examiners meeting.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in a coursework program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- have completed and submitted your essay on the philosophy of mind and/or consciousness.
Background
This annual prize was established from a gift from Mr Dennis Balson to reward the best undergraduate essay on the philosophy of mind and/or consciousness.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 75.7KB).
Australasian Pioneers' Club Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1,200 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $1,200 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have submitted an Honours thesis in the area of Australian History at the University of Sydney.
Background
Established in 1991 by a donation from the members of the Australasian Pioneers' Club.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 632KB).
Ben Sandford Cullen Award (Archaeology and Anthropology)
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1500 |
|
5 May 2023 |
1 June 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This award has a value of $1500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in a master's by research (including MPhil) or PhD in studying Archaeology in odd-numbered years e.g. 2021 or Anthropology in even-numbered years e.g. 2022.
- have completed in the three previous calendar years at least one of the the following:
- a research article(s) in a refereed journal(s)
- a refereed conference paper(s), or
- book(s)
Background
The Ben Sandford Cullen Award (Archaeology and Anthropology) is to provide funds to enable post-graduate students whose research in Archaeology or Anthropology is theoretically innovative to be assisted with research, travel or publication expenses.
The award was founded in 1996 by the colleagues, friends and family of Dr Ben Cullen, who suddenly and unexpectedly died aged 31, in 1995. This award is to commemorate Dr Ben Cullen’s work in Archaeology.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 145KB).
David Ritchie Prize for 1000-level Latin
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize..
Benefits
This award has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- Be enrolled in a major in Latin in a bachelor’s degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.
- Completed 12 credit points of 1000-level Latin units of study.
Background
This prize is funded by a bequest by David Ritchie to support the study and promotion of Greek and Latin languages and literature.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 635.9KB).
David Ritchie Prize for 2000-level
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in a major in Latin in a bachelor’s degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.
- have completed 12 credit points of 2000-level Latin units of study.
Background
This prize is funded by a bequest by David Ritchie to support the study and promotion of Greek and Latin languages and literature.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 651KB).
David Ritchie Prize for 3000-level
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in a major in Greek and/or Latin in a bachelor’s degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.
- have completed 12 credit points of 3000-level Latin units of study.
Background
This prize is funded by a bequest by David Ritchie to support the study and promotion of Greek and Latin languages and literature.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 653KB).
David Ritchie Prize for Greek Honours
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- Be enrolled in Greek Honours in a bachelor’s degree at the University of Sydney.
Background
This prize is funded by a bequest by David Ritchie to support the study and promotion of Greek and Latin languages and literature.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 634.2KB).
Eileen Groenewegen Prize in Classics and Ancient History
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1000 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by the Head of School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (or nominated delegate) on the recommendation of a selection committee convened by the Chair of Classics and Ancient History Department.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in a senior unit of study in Ancient History.
Background
This prize is funded by a bequest by David Ritchie to support the study and promotion of Greek and Latin languages and literature.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 635.8KB)
EU Ambassadors Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$250 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by the chair of European studies.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $250 and will be paid in the form of a book voucher.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have completed your fourth year (honours or advanced year) in European studies.
Background
The EU Ambassadors Prize was established to recognise the engagement of students with European studies is awarded for the best overall academic result in the fourth academic year.
This prize is funded by the European Union External Action Service (EEAS) and the Delegation of the European Union to Australia and New Zealand.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 124.1KB).
GS Caird Scholarship in Linguistics III
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$2395 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. It will be awarded by the head of the Department of Linguistics, or their nominated delegate at the University.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $2395 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in the third or fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts
- be enrolled in a linguistics major.
This prize is awarded annually to a student who shows the greatest proficiency in third or fourth-year linguistics units of study.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 76.3KB).
James Murdoch Prize for Japanese 4
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$250 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by the chair of the Department of Japanese Studies.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $250 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have completed JPNS2612 Japanese 4 in the academic year for which the prize is offered.
Background
This prize is awarded to the best student in junior intermediate Japanese in the Department of Japanese.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 62.4KB).
Ken Watson Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$350 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $350 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in the Master of Teaching (Secondary), specialising in English.
Background
The Ken Watson Prize is awarded to pre-service teachers enrolled in the Master of Teaching (Secondary), specialising in English.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 659KB).
Khyentse Foundation Award for Excellence in Buddhist Studies
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
| US$1500 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by the Chair of the Department of Indian Subcontinental Studies or their nominated delegate.
Benefits
This prize has a value of US$1500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be an undergraduate student or graduate of Buddhist studies.
Note: For this prize to be eligible, at least five students must be enrolled in Buddhist studies.
Background
The Khyentse Foundation Award for Excellence in Buddhist Studies is awarded to an undergraduate student or graduate chosen by the Department, for recognition of distinction and hard work in the field of Buddhist studies.
This prize is funded by the Khyentse Foundation and managed by the Department of Indian Subcontinental Studies (Department) at the University of Sydney.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 128.5KB).
KU Children's Services Early Childhood Teaching Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$800 |
|
10 April 2019 |
5 May 2019 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $800 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have completed the unit of study EDEC3011 Professional Experience 3 with the following elements: statement of professional philosophy, assessment of professional practice report, and professional teaching portfolio
- be developing professional practice and philosophy that aligns with the values of KU Children's Services, including but not limited to:
- supporting high quality and inclusive play-based learning
- including children as capable and rights holders
- respectful and ethical relationships
- critical reflection and ongoing professional development
- sustainability, diversity and inclusion.
Background
In 2018 the Sydney School of Education and Social Work partnered with KU Children’s Services and established a prize that would support the professional development of early childhood students and enhance their engagement with teaching in the prior-to-school sector.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 69.3KB).
Li Zuoji Prize in Chinese Language
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$2500 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No application required.
Benefits
The prize is valued at $2500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. If two or more students are of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be completing a major in Chinese studies
- have completed second-year units of study and be proceeding into third-year units of study
- be a student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- have the highest average mark in CHNS2601 Chinese 2A (Lower Intermediate) and CHNS2602 Chinese 2B (Lower Intermediate).
Background
The Li Zuoji Prize in Chinese Language is awarded to the best performing student in second year Chinese Language units who has no previous experience of Chinese before enrolling in Chinese units at the University of Sydney. This Prize is funded by Lily X H Lee to establish an undergraduate prize in Chinese Studies.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 126KB).
Lucy Firth Honours Thesis Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No application required. The Prize will be awarded by the Chair Department of Philosophy or their nominated delegates.
Benefits
The prize is valued at $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be a student at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- completed an honours thesis in philosophy.
Background
The Lucy Firth Honours Thesis Prize is awarded to a student who has written an honours thesis in philosophy and has been impacted by extenuating circumstances during their study at the University of Sydney. The prize is funded by the Lucy Firth Bequest made in 1997.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 132.1KB).
MAK Halliday Medal
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
N/A |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
TBC
Benefits
This prize has no monetary value.
Who's eligible
Awarded to a student in the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, School of Humanities at the University of Sydney who obtains both:
- a High Distinction in one of the capstone units, and
- an average of 80% across six other 7000-level LNGS units, with no LNGS unit being below 65%.
Background
The MAK Halliday Medal is awarded for outstanding merit in the Master of Arts program in Applied Linguistics.
This Prize is funded by the staff of the Department of Linguistics to honour Professor Halliday who was appointed to the Chair of Linguistics in 1975 and retired in 1987.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 126KB)
MAK Halliday Postgraduate Research Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
N/A |
|
13 December 2021 |
31 January 2022 |
How to apply
Apply here
Benefits
This prize has no monetary value.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in a master's by research or PhD in the Department of Linguistics
Background
This prize was established in 2018 by Department of Linguistics staff to honour Professor Halliday, who was appointed to the chair of linguistics in 1975 and retired in 1987.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 120KB).
Mark Kwan Memorial Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$250 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. The winner of the prize will be nominated by the chair of the Department of Japanese Studies.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $250 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have completed at least one of the below units at the University of Sydney in the academic year for which the prize is offered:
- JPNS1611 Japanese 1
- JPNS1612 Japanese 2
- JPNS2611 Japanese 3
- JPNS2612 Japanese 4
- JPNS2621 Japanese 5
- JPNS2622 Japanese 6
- JPNS2670 Love and Death in Japanese Literature
- JPNS3002 Historical Texts and Cultures of Japan
- JPNS3621 Japanese 7
- JPNS3622 Japanese 8
- JPNS3631 Japanese 9
- JPNS3632 Japanese 10
- JPNS3650 Japanese Language and Identity
- JPNS3673 Japanese Society
Background
This prize is awarded to a student with an outstanding performance in a culture or language unit in the Department of Japanese Studies.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 67.1KB).
Margaret Ann Bailey Memorial Prize for Honours in a Modern European Language
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$2000 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $2000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be a female student
- have completed your final honours year in any modern European language (French, Italian, German and/or modern Greek) at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- receive the highest mark.
Background
The Margaret Ann Bailey Memorial Prize for Honours in a Modern European Language is awarded to a female student with the highest mark in the final honour’s year in any modern European language.
This Prize was founded in 1957 in memory of Miss M A Bailey, formerly Principal of Ascham School.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 132.9KB).
Mary Mackay Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1000 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. The winner of the prize will be nominated by the chair of the Department of Art History.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must be enrolled in one of the following degrees:
- Honours in art history
- Master in Art Curating
- Master in Museum and Heritage Studies
- Master in Art History (research degree)
Background
The Mary Mackay Prize is awarded for the best original honours or master's by coursework long essay or research project, honours thesis, postgraduate coursework dissertation or master's by research thesis in Australian art history or related fields. This prize is funded by Kylie Winkworth, Richard, Max and David Mackay.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 121.5B).
Nicholson Medal
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$15, 000 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $15,000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must meet one of the following reqirements:
- Completed a Latin Honours degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney, or
- Be enrolled in a major in Latin in an undergraduate degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney
Students who have completed a Latin Honours degree must meet the below additional criteria:
- Submitted a thesis in Latin and received a minimum grade of Honours Class I, and
- Be enrolled in or have been accepted into a master’s or PhD in Latin at the University of Sydney.
Students who are enrolled in a major in Latin must meet the below additional criteria:
- Have completed 12 credit points at 2000-level and 18 credit points at 3000-level Latin units of study,
- Have a minimum average of 85 in 3000-level Latin units of study, and
- Be enrolled in or have been accepted into Latin Honours at the University of Sydney.
The Prize will be awarded to the eligible honours student who has the highest mark in their thesis in Latin. If there is no eligible Honours student, the prize will be awarded to the eligible student enrolled in a major in Latin with the highest average mark in 3000-level Latin units of study.
Background
The Nicholson Medal is awarded for significant achievement in Latin Studies, in honour of Sir Charles Nicholson, Bt, MD Edin., Hon. DCL Oxf., Hon. LLD Camb., Provost (1854-59) and Chancellor (1860-61) of the University of Sydney.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 653.9KB).
Peter Groenewegen Prize in Economics
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$400 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
The prize will be awarded to the student with the highest Annual Average Mark (AAM) at the end of the year.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $400.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have completed your first year of the Master of Economics.
Background
This prize is funded by Ms and Mr Groenewegen.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 136.5KB).
Postgraduate Prize for Academic Merit in Gender and Cultural Studies
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1500 |
Student or recent graduate of:
|
13 September 2019 |
9 December 2019 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $1500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in a Master of Cultural Studies, Master of Philosophy or PhD in the Department of Gender and Cultural Studies, or
- be a recent graduate of one of these courses and have met all the progress expectations.
Background
This prize has been established to provide recognition of excellence among postgraduate students who are studying gender studies or cultural studies.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 129KB).
Richard Copley Coltheart and David Copley Memorial Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. The prize will be awarded by the Chair of Philosophy or their nominee(s).
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney
- have completed a 2000-level or 3000-level unit of study pertaining to
metaphysics in Philosophy.
Background
The Richard Copley Coltheart and David Copley Memorial Prize in Metaphysics is awarded to a student who achieves the highest mark in a unit of study at 2000-level or 3000-level in any subject area pertaining to metaphysics.
Richard Copley Coltheart studied undergraduate philosophy at the University of Sydney, before commencing a PhD in the US. Sadly, he passed away before he could complete the degree. This Prize is funded by a donation from the Copley family.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 653KB).
Robert Schuman Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$250 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by the chair of European studies.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $250 and will be paid in the form of a bookshop voucher.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have completed your first-year units of study
- be enrolled full-time and be proceeding onto your second-year units of study.
Background
The Robert Schuman Prize was established to recognise the engagement of students with European studies and is awarded for the best overall academic result in the first academic year.
This prize is funded by the European Union External Action Service (EEAS) and the Delegation of the European Union to Australia and New Zealand.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 119.5KB).
Roderick and Janet West Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
N/A
Benefits
$500. If multiple students are of equal merit the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must Students must have completed at least one of the below units at the University of Sydney in the academic year for which the prize is offered:
- GRKA1600 Introduction to Ancient Greek 1
- GRKA1601 Introduction to Ancient Greek 2
- GRKA2620 Learn to Read Ancient Greek 1
- GRKA2621 Learn to Read Ancient Greek 2
- GRKA7001 Classical Greek for Postgraduates I
- GRKA7002 Classical Greek for Postgraduates II
- LATN1600 Introduction to Latin 1
- LATN1601 Introduction to Latin 2
- LATN2620 Learn to Read Latin 1
- LATN2621 Learn to Read Latin 2,
- LATN7201 Latin for Postgraduates I
- LATN7020 Latin for Postgraduates I.
Background
This Prize was established from a donation by Joydeep Hor to commemorate Roderick West (1933-2016), an inspiring educator who was Headmaster of Trinity Grammar School 1975-1996, and his wife Janet West, who was a teacher and historian of Anglicanism and women in the Australian church
Terms and conditions (pdf, 137.4KB).
Sydney Films Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$2000 + production support |
|
7 October 2019 |
5 January 2020 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $2000 and will be paid as a one-off payment. The successful prize recipient will also receive access to production support from Sydney Films valued at $8000.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have completed at least 48 credit points in the Master of Moving Image by the end of the semester in which this prize is advertised.
Background
This industry prize has been established to assist the Master of Moving Image students with the cost of their final project and to give them industry experience. The prize was donated by Sydney Film Production Company PTY LTD (Sydney Films).
Terms and conditions (pdf, 93.4KB).
Sydney Policy Reform Project Prize
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
| $1250 |
|
3 February 2022 | 23 February 2022 |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by an Associate Dean within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or their nominated delegate, a senior staff member of Student Affairs and Engagement within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and at least one other academic with policy and law reform experience.
Benefits
The value of the prize is $1250. The value of the prize will be shared equally among each of the students who completed the successful written work.
Who's eligible
You must:
- participate in the Sydney Policy Reform Project from Semester 2 2021 onwards.
Background
The Sydney Policy Reform Project Prize acknowledges the outstanding performance of students who have participated in the Sydney Policy Reform Project. This prize is funded by the Yim Family Foundation.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 125.7KB).
The European Studies Konrad Adenauer Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$250 book voucher |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. The department coordinator will nominate up to three students who are shortlisted for it.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $250 and will be paid as a one-off payment in the form of bookshop vouchers.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled full time and have completed your second and/or third-year units of study in the major of European studies.
The prize is awarded to students who have the best overall academic result in the major.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 648KB).
The Fauvette Loureiro Memorial - Leipzig International Art Program Travel
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$10 000 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
Please contact the SCA with evidence of acceptance into the Leipzig International Art Program and quote the prize name in the subject of the email and send to sca.enquiries@sydney.edu.au
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $10,000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be currently enrolled in a postgraduate research degree at the Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) at the University of Sydney
- accepted into the Leipzig International Art Program
Terms and conditions (pdf, 61.8KB).
The Frank Stilwell Award in Political Economy
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
Up to $10000 |
|
1 April 2021 |
30 May 2021 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
The value of the prize is determined by the Scholarships Award Committee and will be a maximum of $10,000. This amount will be paid as a one-off payment
Who's eligible
You must be:
- enrolled full-time in the Department of Political Economy in a PhD, Master of Philosophy or Master of Arts (Research)
- able to demonstrate financial hardship.
Students who currently receive a Postgraduate Research Scholarship from the University that provides a stipend allowance are not eligible for this prize.
Background
Established in 2013, this prize is awarded to the most meritorious postgraduate research student in the Department of Political Economy.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 180KB).
The French Embassy Prize I, II and III
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
Books |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application, students will automatically be considered for this prize.
Benefits
The successful recipient of this prize will be award books.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have completed your first, second or third-year units of study in the French and Francophone Studies Introductory pathway
- be enrolled full-time and be going into your next year.
Background
The French Embassy Prizes are awarded to the highest performing first, second and third-year students who are completing the Introductory Pathway.
This prize is funded by the Embassy of France in Australia since 2019.
Terms and conditions
The French Embassy Prize I (pdf, 122.7KB), The French Embassy Prize II (pdf, 119.2KB), The French Embassy Prize III (pdf, 119.7KB).
The Judith Yates Essay Prize in Economics
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$10,000 |
|
28 June 2023 |
9 October 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $10,000 and will be paid as a one off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in second or third year of the pre-Honours pathway in the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney, or
- be enrolled in the fourth year of the Honours pathway in the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney
- submit an essay on the advertised essay question.
Background
The Judith Yates Essay Prize in Economics is awarded for the best annual essay exploring the topic of unmet societal needs.
This Prize is funded by the University of Sydney USA Foundation.
Terms and conditions
The Judith Yates Essay Prize in Economics (pdf, 119KB).
The Stephen Castles Award in Migration Studies
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$50 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize.
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $50 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in one of the below postgraduate coursework degrees in the School of Social and Political Sciences within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Master of Social Justice (Human Rights),
- Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies),
- Master of Social Justice (Development Studies),
- Master of International Relations,
- Master of International Security,
- Master of Public Policy,
- Master of Political Economy,
- Graduate Diploma in Social Justice (Human Rights),
- Graduate Diploma in Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies),
- Graduate Diploma in Social Justice (Development Studies), or
- Graduate Certificate in Social Justice
- have already written an essay on migration or a migration-related topic
Background
The Stephen Castles Award in Migration Studies will be awarded to a postgraduate student from the School of Social and Political Sciences for producing the best essay focusing on migration or a migration-related topic.
This prize is in memory of our colleague, Professor Stephen Castles, who was one of the world’s greatest migration scholars over the course of an illustrious career at the University of Oxford and later at the University of Sydney. He was also a generous mentor and supervisor, and an untiring advocate on refugee and migrant issues.
Terms and conditions
The Stephen Castles Award in Migration Studies (pdf, 658KB).
The SUGS Prize for Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1000 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No application required.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment. If two or more students are of equal merit the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have completed your final year studying Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies as part of the Bachelor of Advanced Studies, or
- have completed studying Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies as a standalone honours year.
Background
This prize is funded by a donation from the Sydney University Greek Society (SUGS) to honour the outstanding commitment to the Department and its students by Professor Vrasidas Karalis and Associate Professor Anthony Dracopoulos.
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions (pdf, 123KB).
The Walter Reid Memorial Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1000 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
There is no separate application for this prize. The prize will be awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Benefits
This prize has a value of up to $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment. Recipients must use the prize funds received to purchase books, magazines or periodicals (hard copy or electronically) related to their studies or their general education.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in a degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (for combined degree students, your enrolled faculty must be the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
- have commenced studies in the current year and received admission to your undergraduate degree program through the Early Offer Year 12 Scheme, Broadway Scheme or the Gadigal Program, or
- have commenced studies in the current year and be a current recipient of one of the following scholarships:
- The University of Sydney Access Scholarships,
- The University of Sydney Indigenous Entry Scholarship, or
- The MySydney Scholarship.
Background
This prize is funded by The Walter Reid Memorial Fund, established in memory of Walter Edward Steward Reid, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney in 1922. He was an authority on central European history and was a scholar in French and German. He was admitted to the Bar in 1928, and at his untimely death at the age of 49, he was the Honorary Secretary of the New South Wales Bar Association.
Terms and conditions
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering PhD Completion Award
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
RTP stipend rate |
|
14 September 2022 | 12 October 2022 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This award provides a stipend allowance equivalent to the University of Sydney’s Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate per annum (pro-rata) for up to 6 months.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be under examination in a PhD within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney at the start of the award
- have chosen 'Oral examination' as your mode of examination for your thesis
- apply within 6 months of your expected thesis submission date
- not have consumed the maximum candidature for your degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy at the start of the award.
Background
This award has been established to enable students who have shown strong potential to pursue jobs in prestigious academic and industrial positions the opportunity to improve their publication record while in advance of their oral examination.
Terms and Conditions (pdf 798KB)
School of Computer Science Social Impact Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$5000 |
|
18 November 2021 | 20 December 2021 |
How to apply
Apply here. Shortlisted finalists will be invited to give a 15-minute presentation to the selection committee.
Benefits
This prize is valued at $5000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have been, in 2021, enrolled in your final year of a undergraduate or honours degree in one of these degrees:
- Bachelor of Advanced Computing,
- Bachelor of Information Technology,
- Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology,
- Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology (Advanced)
Background
This prize is funded by a donation to the School of Computer Science. It is awarded to an individual or team who showcases software they have worked on in the past year that can help people in some way and could have a major impact on the economy, society, environment and/or culture.
Faculty of Medicine and Health
A M Loewenthal Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
TBC |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
To be determined.
Benefits
TBC
Who's eligible
- Awarded to a student for the best practical work in Anatomy (including Histology & Embryology)
A T Edwards Memorial Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
22 September 2023 | 13 October 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
The student will be awarded a Prize with a value of $500, and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be enrolled in the final year of the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney.
- Applicants must have completed an Elective Term in Psychiatry.
- Applicants must submit a research dissertation as a result of an Elective Term in Psychiatry.
Background
This Prize was established in 1985 and funded by a donation from the family of Dr Alfred Theophilus Edwards. This Prize was supplemented in 2007 with additional gifts from the family in memory of Dr Lawrence Alfred Edwards, son of Dr A.T. Edwards.
Terms and Conditions (pdf, 142 kb).
Applied Medical Sciences Honours Cohort Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The first placed student in each cohort will receive the prize valued at $500 and this will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying an honours in applied medical sciences
- complete an introductory oral presentation
- complete a mid-year oral presentation
- complete a journal club presentation
- complete a poster presentation.
Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize for Best Oral Presenter
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The first placed student in each cohort will receive the prize valued at $500 and this will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying an honours in applied medical science
- receive the highest combined mark in Scientific Analysis and Communication (AMED4102) and the final oral presentation.
Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize for Best Overall Improvement
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
| $500 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The first placed student in each cohort will receive the prize valued at $500 and this will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying an honours in applied medical science
- receive the biggest positive difference between in the Science WAM and honours mark.
Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize for Highest Mark Awarded
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
| $500 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The first placed student in each cohort will receive the prize valued at $500 and this will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying an honours in applied medical science
- receive the highest honours mark.
Brain and Mind Centre Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
9 October 2019 | 14 October 2019 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
The first placed student in each cohort will receive the prize valued at $500 and this will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying an honours in applied medical science
- be undertaking research in neuroscience and/or mental health related projects.
Cedric Swanton Memorial Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$250 |
|
22 September 2023 | 13 October 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $250 and will be awarded to a student as a one off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in Stage 3 of the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney
- completed the Psychological and Addiction Medicine Specialty Block
- submit a 1,500 word essay on a topic within the Professional Development (PPD) theme undertaken during the Psychological and Addiction Medicine Speciality Block
Background
This Prize was established in 1974 and funded by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in memory of Dr Cedric Swanton.
Terms and Conditions (pdf, 142 kb).
Claude Bernard Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
TBC each year |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- receive the highest combined mark in the following four units of study in the same year:
- Frontiers in Cellular Physiology (PHSI3009)
- Reproduction, Development and Disease (PHSI3010)
- Frontiers in Whole Body Physiology (PHSI3011)
- Physiology of Disease (PHSI3012)
Background
Founded in 1999 by an anonymous donation.
Colin Dunlop Prize for Physiology Honours
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
TBC each year |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying an honours in physiology
- receive the highest mark in physiology honours.
Background
This prize was established in 1971 by donations from friends and colleagues of Associate Professor CW Dunlop of the Department of Physiology.
Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close da te |
| $500 |
|
9 October 2019 | 14 October 2019 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
The prize valued at $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying an honours in applied medical science
- be undertaking research in cancer related projects.
David Monks Adams Award
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
TBC each year |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying an honours in physiology
- require financial assistance to attend a conference, seminar or other meeting in Australia
- demonstrate academic excellence (to the satisfaction of the Head of School).
Background
Established in 1973 by a bequest from Margaret Hypatia Adams as a memorial to her son David J Monk Adams, a former lecturer at the University of Sydney.
Dorothy Thorp Prize in Science Communication
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
TBC each year |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying an honours in pharmacology
- receive the highest mark.
Background
Established in 1997 by the Department of Pharmacology in honour of Dr Dorothy Thorp, a long time member and benefactor of the Department of Pharmacology.
Douglas Cohen Prize for Paediatric Surgery
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$150 |
|
22 September 2023 | 13 October 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $150 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in Stage 3 of the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney
- have completed or be in the process of completing the Child and Adolescent Health Specialty Block
- submit a 1,500-to-2,000-word essay on any aspect of paediatric surgery
- the essay may be based on work from a previous year however a piece of work may only be submitted once for this Prize.
Terms and Conditions (pdf, 154KB).
Dr HG Chapman Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$900 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
To be determined.
Benefits
TBC.
Who's eligible
Awarded to a student enrolled in the final year for the best essay with original research (MD project) in physiology. The prize may be awarded to a student in Sydney Medical School (MD) or the Faculty of Science.
FMH Thesis Excellence Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
TBC |
|
N/A | 31 December |
How to apply
No application necessary, FMH will identify eligible students.
Benefits
Will be matched to the individual amount awarded (per student) as The Peter Bancroft Prize.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be Doctor of Philosophy candidate from the following schools:
- Sydney Nursing School
- Sydney School of Health Sciences
- Sydney Dental School
- Sydney Pharmacy School - pass thesis examination without the requirement for any emendations or amendments ("award without further conditions")
Background
The FMH Thesis Excellence Prize was established to recognise candidates for the high quality of their presented Thesis.
Frank Cotton Memorial Prize for Physiology
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$330 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The value of the prize is $330 and if more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying a Bachelor of Science (Medical) in physiology
- demonstrate profeciency in:
- Frontiers in Cellular Physiology (PHSI3009) or Frontiers in Cellular Physiology (Advanced) (PHSI3909)
- Reproduction, Development and Disease (PHSI3010) or Reproduction, Development and Disease (Advanced) (PHSI3910)
Background
The Frank Cotton Memorial Prize for Physiology recognises excellence in the coursework and examination of the cellular physiology units of study.
Intermediate Physiology Merit Award
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
TBC each year |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- receive the highest combined mark in:
- Integrated Physiology A (PHSI2005) or Integrated Physiology A (Advanced) (PHSI2905)
- Integrated Physiology B (PHSI2006) or Integrated Physiology B (Advanced) (PHSI2906)
James and Margaret Claffy Prize in Ophthalmology
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
22 September 2023 | 13 October 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
Applicants must:
- be enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney
- submit a 1,500-word essay on a topic set by the Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health.
Terms and Conditions (pdf, 146KB).
J L Shellshear Memorial Prize for Surgical Anatomy
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$180 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
This prize is valued at $180. Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize is awarded annually.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be a Bachelor of Medical Sciences student
- be proficient in practical anatomy.
Background
This prize was founded in 1959 from a gift from Professor N.W.G. Macintosh and Dr G. Bell.
The Noel Martin Memorial Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
| $1500 |
|
N/A | N/A |
Benefits
This prize is valued at $1500 as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) student.
Background
This prize was established in memory of Emeritus Professor Noel Martin, who served as dean of the Faculty of Dentistry from 1970-1988.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 212KB).
Korner Prize in Medical Science
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
| TBC each year |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying a Bachelor of Medical Science
- receive the highest combined mark in the Medical Science Exchange units (BMED2551, BMED2552, BMED2553, BMED2554, BMED2555, BMED2556).
Background
Established in 1992 by a combined donation from the Departments of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Histology, Physiology and Pathology in honour of Professor P I Korner, former Professor of Cardiology and former Head of the Baker Medicine Research Institute.
Louisa Wilson Award
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
| $1,000 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The Prize has a value of $1,000 and will be paid as a one off payment.
Who's eligible
Students must have completed requirements of one of the below degrees in the calendar year of award:
I. Bachelor of Pharmacy
II. Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management, or
III. Master of Pharmacy.
The Prize will be awarded to the student with the highest overall weighted average mark (WAM) in an eligible degree.
Background
This Prize was established in 2021 from a donation from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, it is named after the first female pharmacy graduate at the University of Sydney.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 118KB)
Marie Bashir Institute Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
9 October 2019 | 14 October 2019 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
The prize valued at $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying an honours in applied medical science
- be undertaking research in infectious diseases related projects.
Neil and Norma Hill Foundation Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
9 October 2019 | 14 October 2019 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
The prize valued at $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying an honours in applied medical science
- be undertaking research in translational medical research related projects.
Outstanding Achievement in Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$100 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The value of the prize is $100. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- receive the highest mark in Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience (NEUR3003) or Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience (Advanced) (NEUR3903).
Background
This prize recognises excellence in the coursework and examination of the cellular and developmental neurosciences units of study.
Outstanding Achievement in Integrative Neuroscience
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$100 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The value of the prize is $100. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- receive the highest mark in Integrative Neuroscience (NEUR3004) or Integrative Neuroscience (Advanced) (NEUR3904).
Background
This prize was established in 2005 and recognises excellence in the coursework and examination of the integrative neuroscience units of study.
Paediatric Health Education Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
22 September 2023 | 13 October 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in Stage 3 of the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney
- have completed or be in the process of completing the Child and Adolescent Health Specialty Block
- submit a 1,500 to 2,000 word essay on any aspect of health promotion in paediatrics
- the essay may be based on work from a previous year however a piece of work may only be submitted once for this Prize.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 145KB).
PO Bishop Medal for Physiology in BSc (Med)
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
Medal |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The successful recipient of the prize will receive a medal.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying a Bachelor of Science (Medical) in physiology
- demonstrate proficiency in an approved course.
Background
Established in 1979 by donations from the academic staff of the Department of Physiology in honour of Professor PO Bishop, MB BS DSc, FAA FRS, Professor of Physiology at the University from 1955 to 1967.
Professor John Irvine Hunter Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$4,000 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
To be confirmed.
Benefits
TBC.
Who's eligible
Awarded for the best protection of the head and neck and/or brain by a student.
Roland H Thorp Prize in Pharmacology
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
TBC each year |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- receive the highest combined mark in two of the following units of study:
- Toxicology (PCOL3011)
- Toxicology (Advanced) (PCOL3911)
- Drug Design and Development (PCOL3012)
- Drug Design and Development (Advanced) (PCOL3912)
- Drug Therapy (PCOL3021)
- Drug Therapy (Advanced) (PCOL3921)
- Neuropharmacology (PCOL3022)
- Neuropharmacology (Advanced) (PCOL3922)
Background
This prize was established in 1985 to honour Emeritus Professor RH Thorp who held the Chair of Pharmacology from 1949 to 1975.
The Ian Black Memorial Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$4,000 |
|
7 September 2023 | 15 September 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $4,000 and will be paid as a one-off payment. It must be used to attend a scientific meeting in the field of cardiology.
Who's eligible
To be considered eligible for this Prize, students must:
- be enrolled in their final year in the Doctor of Medicine Course at the University of Sydney, and
- have completed their MD research project.
Background
The Ian Black Memorial Prize is awarded in memory of the contributions to education and research in the field of Cardiology made by the late Dr. Ian Black.
Terms and Conditions (pdf, 321KB).
The University of Sydney School of Health Sciences Student Leadership Award
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1000 |
|
TBC | TBC |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This prize is valued at $1000.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be a current student engaged in leadership activities while studying health sciences.
Background
This prize is funded by the Sydney School of Health Sciences.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 251KB)
Westmead Research HUB Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
9 October 2019 | 14 October 2019 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
The prize valued at $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying an honours in applied medical science
- be undertaking research using HUB core facilities at Westmead.
William C Stanley Memorial Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$200 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The value of the prize is $200. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- receive the highest combined mark in:
- Frontiers in Whole Body Physiology (PHSI3011) or Frontiers in Whole Body Physiology (Advanced) (PHSI3911)
- Physiology of Disease (PHSI3012) or Physiology of Disease (Advanced) (PHSI3912)
Background
This prize was established in 2016 by a donation from Mrs Beth Stanley in memory of her husband, Professor William C Stanley.
Wolfe Solomon Brown Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1,500 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
TBC.
Benefits
TBC.
Who's eligible
Awarded to the student prosector enrolled in the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery who makes the best contribution to the Wilson Museum of Anatomy during their tenure of the Prosectorship.
The YE Knight Neuroscience Essay Prize
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
TBC each year |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be studying a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Medical science
- submit the best research report as part of the unit of study requirements for:
- Neural Information Processing (NEUR3006)
- Neural Information Processing (Advanced) (NEUR3906)
Background
This prize was established in 1998 from an annual donation by Ms YE Knight, a former student of neuroscience in the Bachelor of Medical Science course.
Faculty of Science
A.H. Martin Scholarship
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1,200 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The Scholarship is valued at $1,200 and is tenable for one year only. The Scholarship's annual value will be paid as a one-off payment at the time of award on the basis of academic merit.
Who's eligible
You must be currently enrolled in the Master of Clinical Psychology (MCP) or Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (MCP/PhD) within the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney.
You must have satisfactorily completed placement in Year 1 Semester 2 and Year 2 Semester 1 as part of the MCP or MCP/PhD degree.
Background
Established in 1975, this Scholarship has been generously donated to commemorate the memory of the founder of the Australian Institute of Industrial Psychology, Dr. A.H. Martin, Reader in Psychology.
The scholarship aims to recognise the best-performing student in their internal clinical placements and support them through their remaining clinical placement in the Master of Clinical Psychology (MCP) or Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (MCP/PhD) at the University of Sydney.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 201KB).
Alan John Williams Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required. The Dr Alan John Williams prize is awarded to first-year students enrolled in undergraduate science degree.
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. In the event multiple recipients are selected, the value of the prize will be shared equally.
Who's eligible
To be considered eligible for this Prize, students must be a first-year student enrolled in an undergraduate science degree. Completed unit of study CHEM1011/1111, CHEM1911/1991, CHEM1012/1112 or CHEM1912/1992 in their first year of enrolment.
Background
This Prize has been generously funded by the late Dr Alan John Williams who graduated from a Bachelor, Master, and PhD at the University of Sydney and went on to become a lecturer at the University of Sydney.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 133KB).
Dean's Award for Citizenship and Outreach
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1000 |
|
2 November 2022 |
31 March 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here. You will also require endorsement from an academic/professional staff member from the Faculty of Science. You'll be required to upload your CV and a letter of support from the endorsing academic/professional staff member.
Benefits
The prize is $1000.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled full time in a postgraduate coursework or research degree.
The prize will be awarded based on contributions to the Faculty of Science’s non-academic activities and interests and/or to science outreach activities.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 110KB).
Faculty of Science Prize for Outstanding PhD Thesis
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
This Prize has no monetary value. |
Candidates must have been awarded a PhD in the Faculty of Science at any time in the preceding year. |
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No application is necessary, as eligible candidates are nominated by their school.
Benefits
This prize has no monetary value. Up to eight prizes may be awarded, to the nominees from:
- School of Chemistry (one prize)
- School of Geosciences (one prize)
- School of History and Philosophy of Science (one prize)
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences (two prizes*)
- School of Mathematics and Statistics (one prize)
- School of Physics (one prize)
- School of Psychology (one prize)
- Sydney School of Veterinary Science (one prize)
* The second ranked nominee in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences will only be awarded the prize if there is no other nominee from one of the other Schools.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have been awarded a PhD in the Faculty of Science at any time in the preceding year.
Background
The Faculty of Science Prize for Outstanding PhD Thesis is awarded to recent PhD graduates in recognition of excellence in their PhD thesis.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 136KB).
Faculty of Science Postgraduate Research Prize for Leadership
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
This prize has no monetary value. |
|
26 June 2023 |
23 July 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This prize has no monetary value.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have been enrolled in Master’s by Research or PhD in the Faculty of Science in the preceding year
- have represented your fellow students, through a leadership role at either the School, Faculty, or University and/or in a professional organisation or through outreach within the community
- be nominated by your peers for outstanding leadership.
Background
The Faculty of Science Postgraduate Research Prize for Leadership is awarded to either individual HDR students or a group of HDR students who take on additional responsibilities through leadership roles or representation at their School, Faculty and University committees and/or in professional organisations and undertake outreach within the community.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 128KB).
Faculty of Science Postgraduate Research Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No application is necessary, as eligible candidates are nominated by their school.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. Up to ten prizes are awarded annually, to the nominees from:
- School of Chemistry (one prize)
- School of Geosciences (one prize)
- School of History and Philosophy of Science (one prize)
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences (up to three prizes)
- School of Mathematics and Statistics (one prize)
- School of Physics (one prize)
- School of Psychology (one prize)
- Sydney School of Veterinary Science (one prize).
Who's eligible
You must:
- have commenced your candidature in either a PhD or master's by research in the Faculty of Science in the year of award, or within the two preceding years
- be a lead/primary author of a significant, high-quality peer reviewed publication that was submitted for publication no less than six months from the official commencement of your candidature, and was accepted for publication within 36 months of commencing studies. Flexibility may be offered to students who, because of serious illness or misadventure, had to suspend their studies for a period of up to 6 months, but only at the discretion of the dean of the Faculty of Science.
Background
Established in 2007, this prize is awarded to postgraduate research students in recognition of outstanding achievement in research publication.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 94.2KB).
Helen Beh Citizenship Award
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
06 April 2023 |
30 April 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here. You will also require endorsement from an academic/professional staff member from the Faculty of Science. You'll be required to upload your CV and a letter of support from the endorsing academic/professional staff member.
Benefits
The prize is valued at $500.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree.
The prize will be awarded based on contributions to the Faculty of Science’s non-academic activities and interests and/or to science outreach activities.
Background
Established in 1997 in honour of Professor Helen Beh and her services to the Faculty of Science and the University of Sydney, this prize is awarded to undergraduate students who have contributed significantly to the Faculty of Science’s non-academic activities and interests.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 111KB).
The Murray Writing-Up Support Grant
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$13,000 |
|
2 November 2022 |
16 January 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here. You will be required to include a proposal for a skill transfer workshop or event for other PhD students.
Applicants who have applied previously for this Prize will not be eligible to apply.
Benefits
The prize is $13,000.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in a PhD in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences
- have written a thesis in whole organism biology
- submitted your thesis anytime from 1 July 2021 to 31 December 2022.
Background
This prize is funded by a donation from a bequest by Dr Patrick Murray.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 170KB).
The Ormsby Hamilton Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$900 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No Application required
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $900 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
To be considered eligible for this Prize, students must either:
- Have submitted an Honours thesis, through the School of Physics, at the University of Sydney in the previous calendar year.
- Have had an HDR thesis accepted, through the School of Physics, at the University of Sydney in the previous calendar year.
Background
The Ormsby Hamilton Prize has been generously donated by J.W. Hamilton for the encouragement of the study of Radio Science.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 127KB).
Walker Prize in Social Psychology Research
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$6,000 - $6,500 |
|
07 June 2023 |
31 July 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This Prize has a value between $6,000 -$6,500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- To be considered eligible for this Prize, students must be enrolled full-time or part-time in a PhD in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney.
- Applicants must be planning to travel to another country for a minimum of two weeks, to visit one or more international scholars who are conducting research relevant to the PhD project being undertaken by the applicant. The travel must be to further the applicant's research and to contribute to the development of psychology.
- Applicants cannot be undertaking travel within Australia or in their home country.
- Applicant's research must be related to a sub-discipline allied with social psychology.
Background
This prize is established in 2023 from the Susanne Rae Walker Bequest, the Walker Prize in Social Psychology Research is awarded annually to an outstanding Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student conducting research in social psychology.
University of Sydney Business School
GS1 Australia Global Distribution Strategy
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
nil |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No application required.
Benefits
The GS1 Prize for the best student in ITLS6201: Global Distribution Strategy.
Who's eligible
To be considered eligible for this Prize, students must be enrolled full-time, and in the course ITLS6201: Global DIstribution Strategy.
Background
The GS1 Prize for the best student in ITLS6201: Global Distribution Strategy.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 118.2KB).
GS1 Australia Logistics and Supply Chain Systems
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No application required.
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
To be considered eligible for this Prize, students must be enrolled full-time, and in the course ITLS6010: Logistics and Supply Chain Systems.
Background
The GS1 Prize for the best student in ITLS6010: Logistics and Supply Chain Systems.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 118.2KB).
Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1,000 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No application required.
Benefits
The prize is valued at up to $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
To be considered eligible for this Prize, students must be a current student in the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies’ Higher Degree by Research program (with a minimum of one year full time equivalent candidature by the end of the award year).
Background
Awarded for excellence in postgraduate research in transport, logistics or supply chain management.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 118.6KB).
Kahneman/Thaler Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
nil |
|
29 October 2021 |
10 November 2021 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Applications close 6pm, 10 November 2021
Benefits
This Prize has no monetary value.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework course at the University of Sydney
- submit a 1000 word essay addressing a topic in behavioural economics or psychology that influences government, NGO or corporate behaviour, as set by the Discipline of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Background
The Kahneman / Thaler Prize is named in honour of Nobel Laureates Daniel Kahneman and Richard Thaler to acknowledge excellence in the fields of business, psychology and/or economics.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 95.1KB).
Mrs MA Ching Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1,000 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No application required.
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $1,000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be an international student
- have completed at least 24 Credit Points of ITLS units of study in the Master of Commerce
Background
The Mrs MA Ching prize is awarded to an international student for the highest academic achievement in the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) specialisation in the Master of Commerce.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 140.1KB).
Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia Award for Excellence
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No application needed.
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
A membership pack, framed certificate and perpetual trophy will also be provided to the Prize recipient.
Who's eligible
The Prize will be awarded to the student with the highest Weighted Average Mark (WAM) across all units of study completed of the academic year for the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Background
The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia Award for Excellence is awarded to recognize academic achievement in the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 124.5KB).
The Access Corporate Group Genesis Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$25,000 |
|
See page details |
See page details |
How to apply
The prize will be awarded to the winning team of the Genesis competition.
Benefits
The prize is valued at $25,000.
Who's eligible
You must:
- participate in the Genesis program
- have your team led by a University of Sydney alumni, staff member or student.
Background
This prize is funded by the Access Corporate Group
Terms and conditions (pdf, 142.6KB).
The Peter Koning Memorial Award
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$500 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No application needed.
Benefits
This Prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- Be a domestic student
- Have completed at least 24 credit points of ITLS units of study in the Master of Commerce.
Background
The Peter Koning Memorial Award Prize is awarded to a domestic student for the highest academic achievement in the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) specialisation in the Master of Commerce.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 161KB).
Wendy and Christopher Adam Prize (Masters)
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$1000 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
The prize will be awarded at the Institute of Transport and Logistics discretion.
Benefits
The prize is valued at up to $1000.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in the Master of Transport.
Background
This prize was established in 2020 by Wendy and Christopher Adam to support students of the University of Sydney, undertaking studies in the field of transport and/or logistics.
Terms and conditions (pdf, 141.1KB).
Wendy and Christopher Adam Prize (Research)
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
Up to $2000 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
No application is required.
Benefits
The prize is valued at up to $2000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy for at least one year
- be undertaking research in transport and/or logistics.
Background
This prize was established in 2020 by Wendy and Christopher Adam to support students of the University of Sydney, undertaking studies in the field of transport and/or logistics.
University of Sydney Law School
Yim Family Foundation Prize
Highlights
Value |
Eligibility |
Open date |
Close date |
$2500 |
|
N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application is required. The Prize will be awarded to the team who were considered by the Summer Innovation Program 2021 Judging Panel to have produced the best work/presentation.
Benefits
This prize has a value of $2,500 and must be used to support further development of the winning project.
This will be administered by the University of Sydney Law School.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be the winning team (four students) who produced the best work/presentation in the 2021 Summer Innovation Program
Background
Established in 2021 by a donation from the Yim Family Foundation, the Yim Family Foundation Prize is to be awarded to the winning team (four students) who produced the best work/presentation in the 2021 Summer Innovation Program.
The funds will be available for the team to use to support further development of the winning project.
