The Society has a number of Science Prizes, Awards and Research Grants that the Scientific Prizes, Awards and Research Committee (SPARC) Committee awards each year.
The SPARC administers awards, prizes and grants associated with the annual National Scientific Congress (NSC) of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists. These are divided into pre-NSC Adjudicated Awards (“Pre-NSC Awards”) which are decided prior to the NSC, and those presented and adjudicated by a panel at the NSC (“NSC Awards”). Locally Administered Prizes are administered by the relevant State Committees.
The prizes are divided into
- Pre-NSC Adjudicated Awards (“Pre-NSC Awards”) which are decided prior to the NSC
- And those presented and adjudicated by a panel at the NSC (“NSC Awards”)
- Locally Administered Prizes are administered by the relevant State Committees.
SPARC Committee
Learn more about the Science Prizes, Awards and Research Grant committee.
Science Prizes and Research in the ASA
The ASA is committed to support members (including Trainee Members), who are currently engaged in research related to anaesthesia, intensive care or pain management. The goal is to improve patient outcomes through financial support of research activities conducted and led by ASA members in Australia.
The ASA is addressing these current research priorities:
- Environment and Anaesthesia
- Innovation and Anaesthesia
Safety in Anaesthesia
Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in a Higher Degree Research (HDR), or post-doctoral emerging research leader (<10 years full-time equivalent post-doctoral as per 2022 NHMRC guidelines).
However, non-priority research proposals, and all eligible applicants regardless of Higher Degree Research (HDR)/post-doctoral status, are actively encouraged and will be equally considered.
The Science Prizes, Awards and Research Committee (SPARC) administers awards, prizes and grants associated with the annual National Scientific Congress (NSC) of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists. These are divided into “pre-NSC Adjudicated Grants” which are decided prior to the NSC, and those presented and adjudicated by a panel at the NSC as the “NSC Presentation Awards”. Locally Administered Prizes are administered by the relevant State Committees
Highlights of our major grants and prizes, and relevant deadlines, are summarised below. Detailed information on specific grants and prizes can be found in the relevant links on this website.