ASM COMMUNICATIONS AWARD
Awarded annually to recognise contributions in communications and engagement in the field of microbiology.
The recipient receives a certificate given at the meeting’s award ceremony, 1-year ASM membership and full conference registration to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting. The recipient will also be invited to contribute an article on a communications topic of their choice for publication in the Microbiology Australia journal and offered the opportunity to develop communications content for the ASM.
+ Eligibility Requirements
Essential criteria:
• Have been a member of the society in any category for at least two years. Applications are open to members of all career stages.
• Demonstrated active engagement in the science communication space and how this relates to ASM and/or the microbiology discipline.
Desirable criteria:
• Demonstrated active participation in ASM affairs at national or local branch level or in promoting the interests of the Society to the Australian or international community
+ Application Requirements
Applications must include:
• a curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages, excluding publications)
• a one-page statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria above
• one example of your science communication work e.g. an article, video, blog, podcast etc. Please provide either as an attachment or working link.
+ Award Review Committee
The award will be determined by Vice-President of Communications and ASM members by invitation of the executive.
Closing Date for applications: March 31st.