SIGS
The bioMerieux ASM Identifying Resistance Award
This award, sponsored by bioMerieux, is given to an individual on the basis of career achievements in the field of the identification of bacterial resistance to antimicrobials in a clinical setting.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be a member of the ASM of twelve (12) months standing at the time of application
Application Requirements
Applications must include
- a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
- the names and addresses (including email addresses) of two (2) referees
- a brief summary of the applicants contribution to the study of bacterial resistance to antimicrobials in a clinical setting
Conditions of Award
Nil
Award
The award consists of
- a $1,000 cash prize
- a certificate of award
- provision for flights and accommodation for the recipient to attend the award presentation ceremony at the ASM Annual Scientific Meetin
Assessment
The award committee will take into account the quality and originality of the published research and service to Australian microbiology in general. The award is based on the applicant's entire career rather than on a single achievement.
The award committee will consist of the ASM President, Convenor of the Antimicrobials Special Interest Group and one (1) other nominee of the Antimicrobials Special Interest Group.
Application Process
Download an application form here
Applications should be sent to the National Office Manager (admin@theasm.com.au)
Closing date for applications: 31 March of any year
Acknowledgement: An acknowledgement will be emailed within 5 business days of receiving your application - if this has not been received, please contact the ASM National Office - Tel: 03 9867 8699.
The Oxoid ASM Culture Media Award
This award, sponsored by Oxoid, assists an individual to attend and make a presentation on the use of culture media at the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be a member of the ASM of twelve (12) months standing at the time of application
Application Requirements
Applications must include
- a curriculum vitae
- a current position description
- the names and addresses (including email addresses) of two (2) referees
- a brief synopsis of the presentation to be made
- a copy of the abstract to be submitted for presentation
Conditions of Award
The winner must present a paper or poster relevant to the use of culture media in microbiology at the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting. This may be based on original research, a method evaluation or validation or a review of a culture based diagnostic method, for example this may include improved isolation methods, rapid or presumptive identification or novel ways of using culture media.
Award
The award consists of
- a $1,000 cash prize
- a certificate of award
- up to $1,000 travel expenses for the recipient to attend the award presentation ceremony at the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting
The award committee will take into account the eligibility of the applicant for an encouragement award, together with the quality and originality of the planned presentation and its relevance to the use of culture media in microbiology.
The award committee will consist of the ASM President, Convenor of the Culture Media Special Interest Group and one other nominee of the Culture Media Special Interest Group.
Application Process
Download an application form here
Applications should be sent to the National Office Manager (admin@theasm.com.au)
Closing date for applications: 31 March of any year
Acknowledgement: An acknowledgement will be emailed within 5 business days of receiving your application - if this has not been received, please contact the ASM National Office - Tel: 03 9867 8699.
