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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.

General
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Sydney Medical School
Sydney School of Health Sciences

General

Charles Perkins Centre Len Storlien Award

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1,500

  • Applicants must have presented at the Charles Perkins Centre Biology Domain seminar series in 2023 and be a current PhD student or have completed PhD at any time in the preceding year.

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:

  1. currently enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney, or
  2. 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.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 205KB)

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Anne Dunn Memorial Prize for Outstanding Performance in Media Production

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

Various

  • Have completed Media Production units in an undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of Sydney

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

  • Coursework student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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

  • Submitted an Honours thesis in the area of Australian History at the University of Sydney

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

$2000

  • Postgraduate research student studying Archaeology in odd-numbered years e.g. 2021 or Anthropology in even-numbered years e.g. 2022

9 August 2024

9 September 2024

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

This award has a value of $2000 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 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

  • 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.

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

  • 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 2000-level Latin units of study.

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

  • 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. 
  • Completed 12 credit points of 3000-level Greek and/or Latin units of study.

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

  • Enrolled in Greek Honours in a bachelor’s degree at the University of Sydney.

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

  • Enrolled in a senior Ancient History unit of study

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

  • Completed fourth year European studies

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

  • Enrolled in the third or fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts
  • Enrolled in a linguistics major

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

  • Completed JPNS2612 Japanese 4 in that academic year

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

  • Must be enrolled in the Master of Teaching (Secondary), specialising in English

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
  • Undergraduate student or graduate of Buddhist studies
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

  • Completed the unit of study EDEC3011 Professional Experience 3 
  • Align with the values of KU Children's Services

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

  • Majoring in Chinese studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Completed second-year units of study
  • Highest average mark in two Chinese studies units

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

  • Complete an honours thesis in philosophy 

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

  • Students who are enrolled in Master of Arts program in Linguistics, School of Humanities at the University of Sydney.

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

  • Postgraduate research student in the Department of Linguistics

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

  • Completed one of 14 Japanese units of study in that academic year

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

  • Female student
  • Completed honours year in French, Italian, German and/or modern Greek
  • Receive the highest mark

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

  • Enrolled in a particular course in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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

  • 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

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:

  1. Submitted a thesis in Latin and received a minimum grade of Honours Class I, and
  2. 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:

  1. Have completed 12 credit points at 2000-level and 18 credit points at 3000-level Latin units of study,
  2. Have a minimum average of 85 in 3000-level Latin units of study, and
  3. 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

  • Completed your first year of the Master of Economics

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:

  • Department of Gender and Cultural Studies
  • Master of Cultural Studies
  • Master of Philosophy
  • PhD

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

  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney
  • Must have completed a 2000-level or 3000-level unit of study pertaining to
    metaphysics in Philosophy

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

  • Completed first-year units of study
  • Enrolled full-time in second-year units of study

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

  • Completed at least one of the below units at the University of Sydney in the academic year for which the prize is offered
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

  • Completed at least 48 credit points in the Master of Moving Image by the end of that semester

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
  • Participate in the Sydney Policy Reform Project
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

  • Best academic results in the major of European Studies
  • Completed second and/or third year units of study for this major

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

  • 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

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

  • Full-time PhD, Master of Philosophy or Master of Arts (research) student in the Department of Political Economy

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

  • Completed your first, second or third-year units of study in the French and Francophone Studies Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced pathway
  • Be enrolled full-time and be going into your next year

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

  • Enrolled in the second or third year of the pre-Honours pathway (Advanced Economics program) in the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Advanced Studies, or
  • Enrolled in Honours (fourth year) in the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Advanced Studies.
  • Must submit an essay on the advertised essay question

23 May 2024

12 October 2024

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 the second or third year of the pre-Honours pathway (Advanced Economics program) in the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Advanced Studies, or
  • be enrolled in in Honours (fourth year) in the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Advanced Studies.

Background

The Judith Yates Essay Prize in Economics (‘the Prize’) is awarded annually for the best 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, 133.91KB).

The Stephen Castles Award in Migration Studies

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

 $50

  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate coursework degree in the School of Social and Political Sciences within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Written an essay on migration or a migration-related topic
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

  •  Completed studying Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies in a Bachelor of Advanced Studies or honours

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

  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences student
  • Commenced studies in the current year and enrolled in your undergraduate degree through the Early Offer Year 12 Scheme, Broadway Scheme, or the Gadigal Program, or be the recipient of one of the listed scholarships

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

Terms and conditions (pdf, 664KB).

 

Zarax Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1000

  • Students must be studying Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies in the School of Languages and Cultures within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

TBC

TBC

How to apply 

TBC

Benefits

This award has a value of $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment. 

Who's eligible

Eligible students must be enrolled in any of the following units:

  • MGRK3001 Greek Modernism in European Context 
  • MGRK3603 Modern Greek Politics 
  • MGRK3604 Contemporary Art in Greece 
  • MGRK3605 Greek Modernity and its Others
  • MGRK3633 Greekness and Hellenism 
  • MGRK3693 Cinema in Greece.

* Only two units are offered per year on a rotational basis

Background

The Zarax Prize is awarded for the best essay in senior units of study in Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies.

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions (pdf, 278kb) 

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Engineering PhD Completion Award

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

RTP stipend rate 

  • PhD student within the Faculty of Engineering
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

  • Final year undergraduate or honours students from the School of Computer Science
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.

Terms and Conditions (pdf 141.7KB)

Faculty of Medicine and Health

A M Loewenthal Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

TBC

  • Awarded to a student for the best practical work in Anatomy (including Histology & Embryology)
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

  • Awarded to a student enrolled in the final year of the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney, who has completed an Elective Term in Psychiatry and submitted a research dissertation as a result of an Elective Term in Psychiatry,
20 October 2023 3 November 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

  • Honours student in applied medical science
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

  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Receive the highest combined mark in AMED4102 and the final oral presentation
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
  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Receive the biggest postive difference between the Science WAM and honours mark
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
  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Receive the highest honours mark
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

  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Researching neuroscience and/or mental health
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

  • Awarded to a student for the best essay on a topic within the Professional Development (PPD) theme undertaken during the Psychological and Addiction
    Medicine Specialty Block
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

  • Student who receives the highest combined mark in a combination of physiology units of study
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

  • Student who receives the highest mark in physiology honours
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
  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Researching cancer
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

  • Honours in physiology student
  • Require financial assistance to attend an event
  • Demonstrate academic excellence
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

  • Honours in pharmacology student
  • Receive the highest mark
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

  • Enrolled in Year 3 of the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney
  • 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.
22 September 2023 12 November 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

  • Awarded to a student enrolled in the final year for the best essay with original research (MD project) in physiology
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 

  • Doctor of Philosophy candidates within Faculty of Medicine and Health
  • Pass thesis examination without any emendations, amendments or corrections
N/A 31 December

How to apply

No application necessary, FMH will identify eligible students.

Benefits

The value of this prize will be determined by the Associate Dean (Research Education), Faculty of Medicine and Health.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be Doctor of Philosophy candidate from the following schools:
    • Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery
    • School of Health Sciences
    • School of Dentistry
    • School of Pharmacy
  • pass thesis examination without the requirement for any emendations, amendments or corrections
  • have not exceeded 3.5 EFTSL at the time of thesis submission

Background

The FMH Thesis Excellence Prize was established to recognise candidates for the high quality of their presented Thesis.

Terms and Conditions (pdf, 153KB).

Frank Cotton Memorial Prize for Physiology

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$330

  • Studying a Bachelor of Science (Medical) in physiology
  • Demonstrate proficiency in a combination of units of study
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

  • Student who receives the highest combined mark in a combination of physiology units of study
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

  • Enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney
  • Applicants must submit an original work* of 1,500-word essay on a topic set by the Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health.
23 September 2024 18 October 2024

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 currently enrolled in the fourth year of the Doctor of Medicine program at the University of Sydney
  • submit an original work* of 1,500-word essay on a topic set by the Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health

*Students are required to submit original work for this essay. While you may utilise automated writing tools and generative artificial intelligence to aid your learning and research, the primary content of your submission must be your own creation. You are expected to fully understand and articulate the material presented. Any use of AI tools must be clearly acknowledged and referenced in a declaration accompanying your essay. Failure to do so will be considered a breach of academic integrity. The declaration will not contribute to the final word count.

Terms and Conditions (pdf, 152KB).

J L Shellshear Memorial Prize for Surgical Anatomy

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$180

  • Bachelor of Medical Sciences student
  • Proficiency in practical anatomy 
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
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Oral Health student 
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
  • Student who receives the highest combined mark in a combination of units
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
  • The student with the highest overall weighted average mark (WAM) in an eligible degree
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

  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Researching infectious diseases
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

  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Researching translational medical research related projects
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

  • Student who receives the highest mark in NEUR3003 or NEUR3903
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

  • Student who receives the highest mark in NEUR3004 or NEUR3904
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

  • 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.
22 September 2023 12 November 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

  • Studying a Bachelor of Science (Medical) in physiology
  • Demonstrate proficiency in an approved course
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

  • Awarded for the best prosection of the head and neck and/or brain by a student
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

  • Student who receives the highest combined mark in a combination of pharmacology units
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 FMH Executive Dean's Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$5,000

  • be enrolled in at least one on the schools and courses listed in the Terms and Conditions (pdf, 175kb)
  • have completed a minimum of 24 credit points at the time of consideration.
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

This Prize has a value of $5,000 and will be paid as a one-off payment. 

Who's eligible

To be considered eligible for this Prize, students must:

  • be enrolled in at least one on the schools and courses listed in the Terms and Conditions (pdf, 175kb)
  • have completed a minimum of 24 credit points at the time of consideration

Background

The FMH Executive Dean's Prize is awarded by the Executive Dean and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Medicine, and Health.

Terms and Conditions (pdf, 175kb)

The Ian Black Memorial Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$4,000

  • enrolled in their final year in the Doctor of Medicine Course at the University of Sydney
  • have completed their MD research project.
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

  • Current student engaged in leadership activities while studying health sciences
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

  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Undertaking research using HUB core facilities at Westmead
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

  • Student who receives the highest mark in a combination of units of study
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

  • 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.
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

  • Student who submits the best research report as part of NEUR3006 and NEUR3906
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

  • Currently enrolled in the Master of Clinical Psychology (MCP) or Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (MCP/PhD) 
  • Satisfactorily completed placement in Year 1 Semester 2 and Year 2 Semester 1 as part of the MCP or MCP/PhD degree
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

  • 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.
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

  • Full-time postgraduate science student
  • Contributor to the faculty's non-academic and/or science outreach activities 
October 2024
15 April 2025

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).

Dean's Honours List Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Enrolled in a full-time coursework science degree or  completed a coursework science degree 
  • Completed 48 cp in prior year
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required, eligible recipient will be notified by email.

Benefits

The prize is $500 and will be paid as one off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in a full-time coursework science degree or successfully completed a coursework science degree
  • have completed 48 credit points in the prior year of studies
  • be undergraduate first year, or
  • be undergraduate second year, or
  • be undergraduate third year, or
  • be undergraduate fourth year and above (including Honours), and
  • be postgraduate coursework- all year groups.

Background

Awarded annually by the Faculty of Science to the top performing student in each eligible coursework cohort, in recognition of outstanding academic merit.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 143KB).

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.

  • Nominated by their peers for outstanding leadership
  • Enrolled in Master’s by Research or PhD in the Faculty of Science in the preceding year
  • Represent fellow students through a leadership role
08 April 2024
03 May 2024

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

  •  Postgraduate research student
  •  Lead/primary author of a significant, high-quality peer reviewed publication
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

  • Full-time undergraduate student
  • Contributor to the faculty's non-academic and/or science outreach activities 
October 2024
14 April 2025

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).

 

Prize for Academic Excellence in Sustainability Coursework

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$750

  • enrolled in a Master of Sustainability and completing the capstone or completed the Diploma of Sustainability in the year of award and achieved the highest WAM
  • completed 36 cp of core unit and 12 cp of elective units

N/A

N/A

How to apply

No application is required, eligible recipient will be notified by email.

Benefits

The prize is valued at $750.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be currently enrolled in a Master of Sustainability
  • completing the capstone requirement of the degree or completed the Diploma of Sustainability in the year of award and achieved the highest WAM
  • have completed 36 credit points of core units and 12 credit points of elective units.

Background

This prize has been established to reward an outstanding student with the best overall academic performance in either a Master of Sustainability or Diploma in Sustainability at the University of Sydney.

Terms and Conditions (pdf, 135KB)

 

Prize for Academic Excellence in Sustainability Research

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$750

  • completed the Master of Sustainability 
  • achieved the highest mark in the capstone unit 

N/A

N/A

How to apply

No application is required, eligible recipient will be notified by email.

Benefits

The prize is valued at $750.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • completed the Master of Sustainability (including the capstone requirement of the degree) 
  • achieved the highest mark in the capstone unit (i.e., SUST5007 or SUST5008/SUST5009).

Background

This Prize has been established to reward an outstanding student with the best overall academic performance in the capstone unit of the Master of Sustainability at the University of Sydney.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 135KB)

 

The Murray Writing-Up Support Grant

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$13,000

  • Enrolled in a PhD in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • Submitted a thesis in whole organism biology

15 May 2024

01 October 2024

28 May 2024

31 October 2024

How to apply

Apply here.

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:

  • have been enrolled in a PhD in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • have submitted PhD thesis between your earliest and latest submission date as defined by the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011
  • have completed your thesis work in whole organism biology either in the fields of Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Evolution, Conservation or Wildlife Biology
  • submitted your thesis anytime from 01 October 2023 - 29 February 2024
  • not have previously applied for this prize
  • complete a skill transfer workshop after receiving the prize..

Background

This prize is funded by a donation from a bequest by Dr Patrick Murray.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 175KB).

The Ormsby Hamilton Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$900

  • 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.
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

  • Enrolled full-time or part-time in a PhD in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney
  • Must be planning to travel to another country for a minimum of two weeks
  • 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
23 August 2024
05 September 2024

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.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 134KB).

University of Sydney Business School

GS1 Australia Global Distribution Strategy

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

nil

  • Be a full-time student 
  • Be enrolled in the course ITLS6201: Global DIstribution Strategy

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

  • Be a full-time student 
  • Be enrolled in the course ITLS6010: Logistics and Supply Chain Systems

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

  • Be a current student in the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies’ Higher Degree by Research program 
  • Have a minimum of one year full time equivalent candidature by the end of the award year

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

  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework course
  • Must submit a 1000 word essay 

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

  • be an international student
  • have completed at least 24 Credit Points of ITLS units of study in the Master of Commerce

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

  • 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.

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

  • Participate in the Genesis program

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

  • Be a domestic student
  • Have completed at least 24 credit points of ITLS units of study in the Master of Commerce
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).

The Marylouise Caldwell Prize in Marketing

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1000

  • Enrolled in an undergraduate degree in the University of Sydney 
  • Completed and received the highest mark in one of the following units of study:
    • MKTG1001 Marketing Principles, 
    • MKTG1002 Marketing Research, or 
    • MKTG2112 Consumer Behaviour

N/A

N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The prize is valued at up to $1000.

Who's eligible

You must: 

  • be enrolled in an undergraduate degree in the University of Sydney 
  • have completed and received the highest mark in one of the following units of study:
    • MKTG1001 Marketing Principles, 
    • MKTG1002 Marketing Research, or 
    • MKTG2112 Consumer Behaviour

Background

This prize is funded by the estate of Dr Marylouise Caldwell to support a student in undergraduate marketing.

Terms and Conditions (pdf, 143HB)

Wendy and Christopher Adam Prize (Masters)

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1000

  • Enrolled in the Master of Transport

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

  • Enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy
  • Undertaking research in transport and/or logistics.

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.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 154.6KB).

University of Sydney Law School

Yim Family Foundation Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$2500

  • be the winning team (four students) who produced the best work/presentation in the 2021 Summer Innovation Program
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.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 160KB).