Simpson Prize for Cancer Research

Submitted papers must identify the Royal Adelaide Hospital and/or SA Pathology in the author’s affiliation, with the selection panel taking into consideration journal impact; number of authors; clinical relevance and scientific merit. The award recognises outstanding research undertaken on the RAH campus and will be presented for the best published paper by a RAH / SA Pathology early career researcher. Specifically -

• Eligible applicants must have published a paper as first author in a peer reviewed journal, within the last two years (July 2022 - June 2024).

• Online publications, and articles accepted for publication within the date range are eligible for consideration. Proof of acceptance will be required.

• Applicants must be RAH or SA Pathology employees.

• The applicant must have less than 8 years postdoctoral experience.

• The published paper must reflect work performed on the RAH campus.

• If more than one paper has been published, the applicant can submit further applications (one per application).

• A one-off payment of $5,000 will be made to the successful applicant/s (considered as taxable income).

Completing the online application form

As the form cannot be saved and edited in another session, we recommend that you complete a draft of your response in Word and then cut and paste the final version into the application form prior to submitting.

Check your application for accuracy and ensure all application documents are uploaded before you submit your application.

Please adhere to the specified word or page limits. Content in excess of these limits will not be included for assessment. Where applicable, these limits are indicated under each question on the online form.

Prior to submitting the form, you may select an option to have your responses sent to you.

Upon completion of the form, you will receive an automatic reply that your application has been received. If you do not receive this, or have other questions about this award, please contact the CALHN Grants Team.

Contents of the online application form

Information you will be asked to provide:

• Applicant details
  • First name
  • Last name
  • Position; Current Employer, University; Department and Site
  • Contact phone number
  • Email address
  • Are you an Australian Citizen or do you have Permanent Residency?
    • [UPLOAD 1] If you have Permanent Residency, please upload a copy of your Letter of Confirmation.

• Publication details
  • title of your paper / article
  • names of co-authors in the published paper / article
  • journal / magazine was your paper / article published
  • impact factor of this journal
  • If the journal or magazine gave your paper / article a different title, what is it?
  • date was the paper / article published and accepted

• Lay summary of the paper (300 words maximum)
• Statement on the impact of this paper in the field (200 words maximum)
• [Upload 2] Upload a PDF copy of your paper