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: 1300 656 423