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Victorian Premier's Awards for Health and Medical Research

Victoria State Government

Applications are now open for the 2024–25 Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research.

Proudly supported by the Victorian Government, these awards provide support and recognition to Victoria’s most talented early-career health and medical researchers, inspiring them to build a successful long-term career.

This year represents the 30th anniversary of this program. In recognition of this milestone, this year’s awards will include the traditional 6 awards, plus a new Legacy Award.

Awards for early-career researchers

  • Aboriginal Researcher in any field of health and medical research – $5,000
  • Basic Science Researcher – $5,000
  • Clinical Researcher – $5,000
  • Health Services Researcher – $5,000
  • Public Health Researcher – $5,000
  • Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research Excellence – $15,000.

The prestigious Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research Excellence will be selected from the 5 category winners.

Legacy Award

Recognising the research and achievements of a former award winner of the Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research – $10,000.

Health and medical researchers in Victoria are encouraged to apply. Applications close at 5 pm Friday 21 March 2025. Award finalists and winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in late June 2025.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions website.