This award recognises an outstanding research career in the field of Endocrinology in Australia. The award comprises a plaque and a plenary lecture at the Annual Scientific Meeting, and complimentary meeting registration.
The Award will be presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting, and the winner must be available to present their lecture.
Eligibility
The Applicant must:
Have been an active ESA member of at least 10 years duration
Have extensive research experience, output and impact in any field of Endocrinology post-higher degree (PhD, MD or FRACP).
Be sponsored by a financial member of the Society who will write a letter in support of the application.
The awardee must attend the ASM to present their lecture.
Application
Applications are to be submitted online. These must include:
A summary of the applicant's major research contributions (max 1 page).
A brief CV (max 5 pages), including the following information:
Publications from the last 5 years and a list of best 10 career publications
Grants (current and previous, last five years)
International and National Reputation: Invitations to Speak
Contributions to the discipline of endocrinology (e.g., scientific, clinical, translational and societal impact)
Supervising, mentoring, and contribution to ESA
Letter of support from nominating ESA member.
All documents to be uploaded in word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format.
Selection
Applications will be assessed by a Selection Committee comprising all non-conflicted ESA Council members and the POC Chairs of the ASM. At occasion, external referees may be appointed. The selection criteria include scientific output (publication quality) (30% weighting), grant success (30% weighting), reputation (20%), contributions to discipline (20%) and Supervising, mentoring, and contribution to ESA (20%)
The selection committee has a duty to apply the criteria equitably to all applicants.
The winning applicant will be expected to submit an abstract for their lecture within three weeks of notification for inclusion in the ASM Proceedings.
This award recognises an outstanding mid-career researcher in Endocrinology. The award comprises a plaque and a lecture at the Annual Scientific Meeting, and complimentary meeting registration. The Award winner must be available to attend the ASM to present their lecture.
Eligibility
The Applicant must:
Have been an active ESA member of at least 5 years duration
Be within 15 years research experience post higher degree (PhD, MD or FRACP) (exceptions made for career interruptions)
Have an appointment at Level B (Lecturer/Research Fellow) to Level D (Associate Professor/Principal Research Fellow) or equivalent.
Be sponsored by a financial member of the Society who will provide a written letter in support of the application.
The awardee must attend the ASM to present their lecture.
Application
Applications are to be submitted online. These must include:
A summary of the applicant's major research contributions (max 1 page).
A brief CV (max 5 pages), including the following information:
Publications
Grants (current and previous)
International and National Reputation: Invitations to Speak
Contributions to discipline
Letter of support from nominating ESA member.
All documents to be uploaded in word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format.
Selection
Applications will be assessed by a Selection Committee comprising at least 3 non-conflicted ESA Council members and the Chairs of the ASM POC. At occasion, external referees may be appointed. The selection criteria include scientific output (publication quality) (35% weighting), grant success (30% weighting), reputation (20%), contributions to discipline (15%). The selection committee has a duty to apply the criteria equitably to all applicants.
The winning applicant will be expected to submit an abstract for their lecture within three weeks of notification for inclusion in the ASM Proceedings.
This award recognises the best scientific paper published in the 12-months preceding the closing date for abstracts for the Annual Scientific Meeting, by an active member of the Endocrine Society of Australia early in their career. Two awards are given, one for the best basic, and one for the best clinical paper.
The award is given for a single publication, although up to two additional papers that are directly relevant to the publication may be submitted in support of the application.
The value of the award is $2000.
Eligibility
The Applicant must:
Have been an active financial member of the Endocrine Society of Australia for at least 12 months.
Be within 8 years of having obtained a higher degree (PhD, MD, FRACP)
Have completed the research predominantly in Australia.
Work submitted for publication but not yet accepted is not eligible.
Application
Applications are to be submitted online. These must include:
A copy of the relevant publication. Page proofs are acceptable. If the work is 'in press', written documentation of final acceptance must be provided.
Letter from the Department Head or Head of Research group, signed by all co-authors, which outlines the applicant's role in
Planning the research design
Experimental and analytical work
Writing and revision.
All documents to be uploaded in word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format.
Selection
Applications are assessed by a Selection Committee selected by ESA Council. The selection committee has a duty to apply the criteria equitably to all applicants. The selection criteria include scientific quality of the paper (50% weighting), scientific/translational/clinical impact (20%) and role of the applicant in planning the research design, experimental and analytical work and writing and revision (20%), and relevance to endocrinology (10%).
Award Presentation
The winner must attend the Annual Scientific Meeting and give a lecture on the paper.
Past Winners
2025 - Albert Kim (Clinical), Ben Lawrence (Basic)
2024 - Sunita De Sousa (Clinical), Nicholas Choo (Basic)
2023 - Laura Porter (Basic Science), Nicholas Russel (Clinical)
2022 - Renata Libianto
2021 - Adam Hagg (Basic), Mark Tang Fui (Clinical)
ESA Early Career Contribution to Endocrinology Award
Application Closing date: 30 June 2025
Conditions of award
The purpose of this award is to recognise early career members who have contributed significantly to the field of endocrinology and/or the ESA, through excellence in mentoring, teaching, leadership, research and advocacy.
Up to two awards will be made annually, one to a clinical member and one to a basic science member.
Criteria
Nominations will be accepted from ESA colleagues. Self-nomination is not permitted.
The nominee must:
Have been an ESA member for at least 24 months at the time of application.
Hold either a clinical or basic science qualification.
Be 10 years or less since graduating from their higher degree. Allowance will be made for any career disruptions.
Nomination
Nominations are to be submitted online. Nominations must include:
A detailed CV (5 pages)
Career disruption, if relevant (Max 1 page).
Nomination / letter of support from one ESA colleague.
All documents to be uploaded in word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format.
Selection
Nominations will be assessed by a subcommittee of ESA Council, giving equal weighting to the applicant's excellence in mentoring, teaching, leadership, research and advocacy.
Award Presentation
A commemorative plaque will be presented at the dinner associated with the AGM. The awardee will receive free registration to the ASM.
This award acknowledges members of ESA who are recognised as outstanding clinicians, teachers and clinical mentors to trainees.
Up to two may be awarded per year.
Criteria
Nominations will be accepted from peers and trainees. Self-nomination is not accepted.
The nominee must:
Have been an ESA member for more than 20 years
Not be an ESA life member
Have a track record of clinical excellence and clinical leadership
Have contributed to:
Policy and/or administration
Advanced trainee supervision and mentoring
Medical student teaching and/or undergraduate curricula development
Contribution to ESA is not a criterion for this award.
Nomination
Nominations are to be submitted online. These must include:
A detailed CV (5 pages)
Nomination / letters of support from
Two consultant colleagues AND
A present or past trainee
All documents to be uploaded in word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format.
Selection
Nominations will be assessed by a subcommittee of ESA Council. Applications will be assessed on a track record of clinical excellence and clinical leadership (50% weighting), policy and/or administration (10% weighting), Advanced trainee supervision and mentoring (30% weighting), medical student teaching and/or undergraduate curricula development (10% weighting). The assessment committee has a duty to apply the criteria equitably to all applicants.
Award Presentation
A commemorative plaque will be presented at the dinner associated with the AGM. The awardee will receive free registration to the ASM.
This award recognises an outstanding early-career clinical researcher in Endocrinology. The award comprises a plaque and a lecture at the Annual Scientific Meeting, and complimentary meeting registration. The Award winner must be available to attend the ASM to present their lecture. Sponsored by Clinical Endocrinology.
The value of the award is AUD$1500.00
Eligibility
The Applicant must:
Have been an active ESA member of at least 3 years duration
Be within 5 years research experience post higher degree (PhD, MD or FRACP) (exceptions made for career interruptions)
Be sponsored by a financial member of the Society who will provide a written letter in support of the application.
The awardee must attend the ASM to present their lecture. While the lecture could refer to their higher degree work, the focus of the presentation should be on work done after obtaining their higher degree.
Application
Applications are to be submitted online. These must include:
A summary of the applicant's major research contributions after obtaining their higher degree (max 1 page).
A brief CV (max 5 pages), including the following information:
Publications
Grants (current and previous)
International and National Reputation: Invitations to Speak
Contributions to discipline
Letter of support from nominating ESA member.
All documents to be uploaded in PDF format.
Selection
Applications will be assessed by a Selection Committee comprising at least 3 non-conflicted ESA Council members and the Chairs of the ASM POC. On occasion, external referees may be appointed. The selection criteria include scientific output (publication quality) (35% weighting), grant success (30%), reputation (20%) and contributions to discipline (15%). The selection committee has a duty to apply the criteria equitably to all applicants.
The winning applicant will be expected to submit an abstract for their lecture within three weeks of notification for inclusion in the ASM Proceedings.
This award recognises ESA members who have made an outstanding contribution to research or clinical practice in the field of endocrinology in Australia.
Criteria
The nominee must:
Be over 55 years.
Have been a member of ESA for 25 years or more.
May have served on ESA Council, but have been off Council for a minimum of 2 years.
Have made a significant contribution to research or clinical practice in the field of endocrinology in Australia.
Be recognised as a high quality mentor/teacher through either supervision of higher degree candidates and/or clinical advanced training in endocrinology.
Nomination
Nominations are to be submitted online by any ESA member of at least 5 years membership. The nomination must be seconded by another ESA member and accepted by the nominee.
The nomination must include a CV outlining:
Contribution to ESA - e.g. through Council positions, committee involvement
Track Record - publications and awards
Mentoring or teaching of HDR or clinical trainees
Selection
Nominations will be considered and assessed by at least 3 non-conflicted ESA council members. At occasion, non-conflicted referees external to council may be appointed. Applications will be judged against contributions to ESA (e.g., POCs/Meetings/Committees/Attendance, 40% weighting), Endocrine Track Record (publications 20% weighting, awards & Contributions to Endocrinology Discipline 20% weighting), and mentoring and/or teaching of HDR or clinical trainees (20% weighting).
Award Presentation
The award will be presented at the dinner associated with the AGM.
Apply through meeting website when submitting abstract
Conditions of Award
This award recognises the best basic or translational science presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting by an advanced trainee or higher degree candidate (PhD, MD, FRACP).
The value of the award is $5000.
Eligibility
Be a financial ESA member.
Be an advanced trainee or enrolled in a higher degree (PhD, MD or FRACP) OR within 2 years post completion higher degree (PhD, MD) (exceptions made for career interruptions).
Have conducted their research predominantly in Australia.
Not be a previous ESA Junior Scientist award winner.
Not be applying for the ESA Bryan Hudson Clinical Endocrinology Award in the same year.
Application & Selection
Applicants must submit an abstract for presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of ESA, confirming their interest in being assessed for this award on the abstract submission page.
Applicants are initially judged on their submitted abstract (based on scores from at least 3 independent reviewers), and a short list of up to six (6) highest ranked abstracts will be chosen to present in a dedicated awards session.
Finalists will be assessed by at least three non-conflicted assessors based on:
Scientific quality (50% weighting)
Scientific or translational impact (20% weighting)
Presentation quality (15% weighting)
Handling audience questions (15% weighting)
Required Submission Documents
A statement signed by all co-authors/co-investigators, outlining the applicant's role in planning, experimental/analytical work, writing, and revision.
Copy of abstract.
A brief CV (2 page maximum).
Award Presentation
The award will be presented at the dinner associated with the Annual Scientific Meeting, to which all finalists will be invited and expected to attend.
Apply through meeting website when submitting abstract
Conditions of Award
This award recognises the best clinical research presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting by an active ESA member early in their career.
The value of the award is $3500.
Eligibility
Be a financial ESA member.
Be either advanced trainee OR enrolled in higher degree (PhD, MD) OR within 2 years post completion higher degree (PhD, MD) (exceptions made for career interruptions).
Have conducted their research predominantly in Australia.
Not be a previous ESA Bryan Hudson Clinical Endocrinology Award Winner.
Not be applying for the Gail Risbridger Junior Scientist Award in the same year.
Application & Selection
Applicants must submit an abstract for presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of ESA, confirming their interest in being assessed for this award on the abstract submission page.
Applicants are initially judged on their submitted abstract (based on scores from at least 3 independent reviewers), and a short list of up to six (6) highest ranked abstracts will be chosen to present in a dedicated awards session.
Finalists will be assessed by at least three non-conflicted assessors based on:
Scientific quality of their project (50% weighting)
Scientific or translational impact (20% weighting)
Presentation quality (15% weighting)
Handling audience questions (15% weighting)
Required Submission Documents
A statement signed by all co-authors/co-investigators, which outlines the applicant's role in planning the design of the project, experimental and analytical work, writing and revision.
Copy of abstract.
A brief CV (2 page maximum).
Award Presentation
The award will be presented at the dinner associated with the Annual Scientific Meeting, to which all finalists will be invited and expected to attend.
Apply through meeting website when submitting abstract
Conditions of Award
This award recognises the best original basic science abstract submitted to the ESA Annual Scientific Meeting, excluding selected finalists for the Gail Risbridger and Bryan Hudson awards, and recipients of the Young Investigator Scientific Article Award in the same year.
The value of the award is $1000.
Eligibility
Be a financial ESA member.
Have submitted an abstract to the ESA ASM.
Not be a selected finalist for the Gail Risbridger Junior Scientist or the Bryan Hudson Clinical Endocrinology Awards, or recipient of the Young Investigator Scientific Article Award in the same year.
Selection & Presentation
Abstracts are judged on the basis of their submitted abstract (based on scores from at least 3 independent reviewers).
The award is given to the highest ranked basic science abstract (after exclusions).
The award will be announced at the time the abstract is presented during the conference.
Apply through meeting website when submitting abstract
Conditions of Award
To commence in 2026, this award recognises the best oral case study presentation in the field of endocrine genetics at the ESA Annual Scientific Meeting. The winner will receive complimentary publication of their case report/series in Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports courtesy of Bioscientifica, subject to peer review. If desired by the winner, members of the EndoGen Steering Committee may provide editorial support in manuscript writing provided relevant expertise is available within the Steering Committee.
Eligibility
The applicant must:
Be a financial ESA member
Have submitted an abstract regarding a case report or case series (up to 4 patients) in the field of endocrine genetics for oral presentation at the ESA ASM
Not be a selected finalist for the ESA Clinical Weekend using the same case report/series
To encourage the application of genetics across endocrinology, ESA members of any seniority are eligible to apply.
Whilst applicants may wish to submit their case for discussion at the bi-monthly National EndoGen MDT Meeting prior to the ESA ASM to aid clinical decision-making, this is not a requirement for eligibility for this award.
Application
Applicants will submit an abstract for oral presentation at the ESA ASM, confirming their interest in being selected for the EndoGen Prize in the abstract submission portal. The highest ranked abstracts will be reviewed by the EndoGen Steering Committee and invited to present their abstracts in a dedicated prize session. The number of finalists in the session will be at the discretion of the EndoGen Steering Committee and ESA ASM Program Organising Committee.
Selection
During the prize session, finalists will be assessed by a judging panel of three non-conflicted EndoGen Steering Committee members, ESA Council members and/or external assessors as required to avoid any conflicts of interest. Scoring will be based on scientific quality (20%), clinical impact for the patient (20%), broader relevance to endocrinology (20%), presentation quality (20%) and question handling (20%). The judging panel has a duty to apply the criteria equitably to all applicants.
Award Presentation
The award will be presented at the ESA ASM dinner.
AWE Outstanding Abstract Award
This prize is no longer awarded.
Conditions of Award (Former)
This award previously recognised outstanding scientific abstracts submitted by women to the ESA Annual Scientific Meeting and was supported by the Australasian Branch of Women in Endocrinology (AWE).
Past Recipients
2024 - Anna Nicole De Jesus
2023 - Basic Science: Renea Taylor and Anne Nicole De Jesus | Clinical: Nayomi Perera and Kharis Burns
2022 - Kharis Burns, Elizabeth Johnstone, Elena Tucker and Eleanor White
2021 - Kelly Walton, Ayanthi Wijewardene, Jennifer Chen, Caroline Jung
2020 - Ebital Mustafa, Jun Yang
2019 - Swati Swati, Ada Cheung, Elena Tucker, Jean Winter
2018 - Sophie Lee, Matti Gild, Hanh Nguyen
2017 - Rebecca Goldstein, Moe Thuzar, Ann McCormack
ESA Travel Grants to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting
Application Deadline: 11 July 2025
Apply through meeting website when submitting abstract
Travel grants are available to support ESA members to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting. Details and application forms are available through the meeting abstract submission system.
Apply through meeting website when submitting abstract.
Conditions of award
This award recognises the best oral presentation in the Sustainability Prize Session at the Annual Scientific Meeting of ESA.
The prize is free registration for the ESA ASM for the following year.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates include early career investigators (clinical and science) and/or registrars conducting projects focussed on endocrinology and sustainability. Topics may include (but are not limited to) the intersection between endocrine disorders, their management and the environment, strategies to reduce environmental burden of endocrine healthcare and avenues to minimise low-value care. Must be an ESA financial member.
Application
Applications for the award will submit an abstract for presentation at the ESA ASM, confirming their interest in being assessed for this award on the abstract submission page.
Applicants will be judged on the basis of their submitted abstract (based on the averaged score [ranking from 1-10] from at least 3 independent reviewers appointed by the ESA ASM Program Organising Committee. A short list of the highest ranked abstracts will be chosen to present in a dedicated awards session. The number of finalists in the session will be at the discretion of the POC.
Selection
During the award session, finalists will be assessed by at least three non-conflicted ESA council members and/or assessors outside council appointed by the POC. The selection committee has a duty to apply the criteria equitably to all applicants.
Award Presentation
The award will be presented at the ESA ASM dinner.
Apply online
(Apply through meeting website when submitting abstract)
The purpose of this award is to provide funding to support early stage research or small research projects by a mid-career ESA member. The research must be conducted in Australia and can be in any area of endocrinology.
Seed Grants are valued at $10,000.
Eligibility
Must be a financial ESA member.
Applicants can have either a clinical or basic science qualification.
Applicants must be 15 years or less since graduating from their higher degree. Allowance will be made for any career disruptions.
Applications for further funding for a project that has already been funded by an ESA seed grant will not be considered.
Application (Submit online)
Applications must include:
A project plan (Max 2 pages) - Must include project title, institution, hypothesis and aims, background, methods, expected outcomes, and an itemised budget.
A short CV (Max 4 pages) - Must refer to the last 5 years only (adjusted for career interruption) and include qualifications, positions, relevant experience, publications, presentations, awards, and grants.
Career disruption, if relevant (Max 1 page).
One referee report (approx. 1 page) commenting on the personal, clinical, and scientific suitability of the candidate and proposed project.
Letter from the Head of the Department where the research will be conducted, indicating the availability of suitable facilities and scientific support.
Letter from the relevant Ethics Committee confirming approval (if relevant). The grant will not be awarded until an ethics approval certificate is provided.
Selection
Applications are assessed by a Selection Committee based on:
Track record: including publications, presentations, awards, and referee comments (35% weighting).
Project proposal: assessed on scientific quality, relevance to endocrinology, impact, and feasibility to complete the study in a 12-month period (65% weighting).
Applications involving multicentre and interdisciplinary teams, particularly those with ENSA (Endocrine Nurses Society of Australasia) members, are encouraged.
Administration, Report, and Publications
The recipient must be undertaking work within an approved institution in Australia. Financial administration will be through the institution's finance office.
At the conclusion of the award, the recipient must submit their research findings for presentation at the ESA annual scientific meeting.
A research report for the ESA annual report must be submitted to the ESA Council 12 months after commencement.
Any publications derived from the project must acknowledge the financial support of the Endocrine Society of Australia.
Past Winners
2024 - Sunita De Sousa, Christopher Yates, Ayanthi Wijewardene
2023 - Matti Gild, Fran Milat, Kelly Walton
2022 - Martyn Bullock, Pieter Jansen, Kelly Short
2021 - Ann McCormack, Nicholas Russell, Varun Venkatesh, Diane Rebourcet
2020 - Ada Cheung, Luba Sominsky
2019 - Morton Burt, Caroline Jung, Adam Rose, Aneta Stefanidis
2018 - Mitchell Lawrence, Kirsty Walters, Jun Yang
The purpose of this grant was to support publication of a high impact endocrinology-focussed scientific article by an ESA early career member through reimbursement of publication costs.
Publication Grants were valued up to $3,000. Up to two grants were awarded annually (one clinical, one basic science).
Recipients could also apply for the Young Investigator Scientific Article Award for the same publication but could only receive one award.
Eligibility (Former)
The recipient must have been an ESA member for at least 12 months.
Applicants must be 15 years or less since graduating from their higher degree (allowance made for career disruptions).
The applicant must be first or last author (equal authorship acceptable).
The article must have already been accepted by the journal, or published within 12 months of the application deadline.
An initiative of the ESA Sustainability Special Interest Group (SIG), this micro-grant supports early-stage research or small research projects by an early career ESA member. The funds must be used specifically for research into endocrinology & environmental sustainability. The project must be conducted in Australia and completed within 12-months.
This micro-grant is valued at $5,000.
Eligibility
The applicant must:
Must be a financial ESA member.
Hold either a clinical or basic science qualification.
Be an early career investigator: currently enrolled in a healthcare or higher degree (e.g., PhD or FRACP training), OR 15 years or less since graduating from their higher degree (allowance made for career disruptions).
Be conducting their proposed research project in Australia.
Application (Submit online)
All application files must be submitted as one PDF and include:
Project plan (max. 2 pages) - Must include a sustainability statement clearly aligning with the ESA Sustainability Interest Group position statement goals by covering at least one objective:
Explore the impacts of endocrine disorder(s) and/or their treatment on the environment.
Explore the impacts of the environment on patients with endocrine disorder(s) and/or their treatment.
Test innovative strategies to help reduce the environmental burden of endocrine healthcare.
Detailed budget proposal.
Rough timeline.
Brief CV (max. 3 pages).
Career disruption statement, if relevant (max. 1 page).
A signature is required from the Head of Department/Lab to confirm the availability of suitable facilities and scientific support.
Report and Publications
The recipient must submit their research findings for presentation at the ESA Annual Scientific Meeting (in the sustainability prize meeting).
A progress report must be submitted to ESA Council six months after commencement. A final research report for the ESA annual report must be submitted 12 months after commencement.
Any publications derived from the project must acknowledge the financial support of the Endocrine Society of Australia.
ESA Ferring Innovation and Clinical Excellence (FICE) Award
This award is no longer being offered
Conditions of Award (Former)
The purpose of this award was to support a project in the area of either male hypogonadism OR diabetes insipidus. It was funded by an unrestricted grant from Ferring.
One award of $15,000 was made.
The funds were to be used to improve a specific Endocrine service through a clinical quality use of medicine or a research project related to the management of male hypogonadism or diabetes insipidus. The project had to be undertaken in an Australian facility.
Priority was given to projects that could lead to a transferable model for other Endocrine services.
ESA Ken Wynne Memorial Postdoctoral Research Award
Application deadline: 31 October 2025
Dr Ken N. Wynne (1928–2011)
ESA foundation member (1958); ESA Life member (awarded 1982).
This award honours Ken Wynne, an inaugural and life member of the ESA and an outstanding steroid chemist. After a long career researching steroid metabolism and related fields, his bequest supports emerging researchers. The award is specifically offered in the area of lipid hormone function, lipid metabolism, or the metabolic regulation of human endocrine disorders.
Conditions of Award
The award is for one year and is valued at $40,000. Funds can be used at the awardee's discretion for either salary support or research expenses.
Awardees must attend the ESA Annual Scientific Meeting in the year of tenure and present their current research findings. A final report is required by March 31st the following year.
Eligibility
Be a financial ESA member.
Have their higher degree conferred before the year of the award.
Be less than 10 years since graduating from a PhD or MD (allowing for career disruption).
Must have ethics approval by the time of award commencement.
The research must be predominantly conducted in Australia.
Applicants can only receive the Ken Wynne award once.
Applicants can apply for this and another ESA Fellowship in the same year, but will not be awarded more than one ESA fellowship in the same calendar year.
Application (Submit online)
Applications must include:
A project plan (Max 2 pages, excluding references) - Must include title, institution, hypothesis, aims, methods, expected outcomes, and an itemised budget.
A short CV (Max 4 pages) - Referring to the last 5 years only (adjusted for career interruption).
Career disruption, if relevant (Max 1 page).
Copy of academic transcript detailing date of PhD or MD completion.
One referee report (approx. 1 page) - The referee must be external to the proposed project's institution and cannot be a co-investigator.
Letter from the Head of the Department indicating the availability of suitable facilities and scientific support.
A letter from the relevant Ethics Committee confirming approval for the proposed project (or pending approval).
Selection
Applications are assessed by a Selection Committee based on:
Project proposal (scientific quality, impact, and relevance to Ken Wynne Award criteria) - 50% weighting.
Track record (publications, abstracts, awards/achievements, and contributions to ESA) - 40% weighting.
Referee and head of department reports - 10% weighting.
Administration and Publications
The award recipient must be undertaking work within an approved institution. Financial administration will be through the institution's finance office.
Any publications derived from the project must acknowledge the financial support of the Endocrine Society of Australia.
The purpose is for research in any area of endocrinology by recent post-doctoral scientists.
This is a one-year stipend of $25,000, to be used at the awardee's discretion for salary support or research expenses.
A final report is required by March 31st of the year following the grant's commencement. The recipient must submit their research findings for presentation at the ESA annual scientific meeting.
Eligibility
Be a financial ESA member.
Be 5 or less years since graduating from a PhD or MD (allowing for career disruptions).
Must have ethics approval by the time of award commencement.
The research must be conducted in Australia.
Applicants can only receive the ESA Post-doctoral award once.
Applicants can apply for the Ken Wynne award and an ESA Fellowship in the same year, but will not be awarded more than one in the same calendar year.
Application (Submit online)
Applications must include:
A project plan (Max 2 pages, excluding references).
A short CV (Max 4 pages) - Referring to the last 5 years only (adjusted for career interruption).
Career disruption, if relevant (Max 1 page).
Copy of academic transcript detailing date of PhD or MD completion.
One referee report (approx. 1 page) - The referee must be external to the proposed project's institution and cannot be a co-investigator.
Letter from the Head of the Department indicating the availability of suitable facilities and scientific support.
A letter from the relevant Ethics Committee confirming approval for the proposed project (or pending approval).
Selection
Applications are assessed by a Selection Committee based on:
Project proposal (scientific quality, impact, and relevance to endocrinology) - 50% weighting.
Track record (publications, abstracts, awards/achievements, and contributions to ESA) - 40% weighting.
Referee and head of department reports - 10% weighting.
Publications
Any publications derived from the project must acknowledge the financial support of the Endocrine Society of Australia.
RACP ESA Research Establishment Fellowship in Endocrinology
Application deadline: 8 July 2025
Conditions of Award
The purpose is to further medical research in endocrinology. The award is funded by a grant from the Endocrine Society of Australia, matched by RACP funds.
The award is valued up to $50,000 for a one-year period. Funding can be used for stipend support, laboratory set-up costs, and/or a short-term Research Assistant appointment. A final report must be submitted to the RACP Foundation.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Australian Fellows and advanced trainees of the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters, who are financial members of the Endocrine Society of Australia for the past 12 months, and who:
Have completed a Masters, PhD, or equivalent research higher degree no more than seven years ago, or
Hold a research higher degree and are within two years of returning from working or studying overseas for at least 12 months.
The research must be conducted in Australia.
Application and Selection
Applications are submitted online through the RACP website and are assessed through the RACP's selection process, with input from an ESA-appointed assessor.
Publications
Any publications derived from the project must acknowledge the financial support of the RACP and Endocrine Society of Australia.
The purpose is to support younger ESA members to travel to international meetings to present an abstract, and visit laboratories and/or clinics, to further their training. Three awards of $3,500 each will be granted. Travel must take place within 12 months of the submission deadline.
Eligibility
The applicant must:
Be a financial ESA member.
Possess a higher degree (MD or PhD) and be within 5 years full time equivalence of the award of that degree (recognizing career disruption) OR be currently enrolled in a research higher degree program.
Be presenting an abstract at a recognized international endocrinology meeting.
Not be a previous recipient of this award.
Preference is given to applicants who are active members of the society (e.g., evidenced by attendance and presentation at ESA meetings).
Application (Submit online)
The application must include:
A copy of the abstract (or a summary of the research if the abstract is not yet available; acceptance will be required before funding transfer).
A cover letter outlining the proposed itinerary and intended benefits of travel.
Details of the meeting.
A short CV (max 4 pages) - highlighting degrees, awards, publications, and ESA meeting presentations (including noting if a previous finalist for ESA Young Investigator Awards).
A letter of support from supervisor.
Copy of academic transcript detailing PhD or MD completion date or proof of enrolment.
Career disruption (if relevant).
Selection and Presentation
Applications are assessed by a Selection Committee. The recipient must acknowledge the financial support of the Endocrine Society of Australia when presenting their work.
Past Winners
2024 - Anna Nicole De Jesus
2023 - Lachlan Angus, Elisabeth Ng, Annabelle Warren
The purpose of this award was to support researchers from the Asia-Oceania region to travel and present an abstract at the ESA Annual Scientific Meeting. A maximum of five awards of AUD$1,000 each were granted, which also included complimentary conference registration and a ticket to the conference dinner.
Past Winners
2023 - Min Kyung Lee, Joon Ho Moon, Muthukumar Sankaran, Tharaka Gayaththri Athukorala
ESA Australian Women in Endocrinology (AWE) Travel Awards
Application deadline: 20 June 2025
Conditions of Award
The purpose is to provide financial support to younger women in endocrine-related training/research to present their work at the USA ENDO Meeting (July 12-15 in San Francisco, CA in 2025). The value of the award is up to $1,000.
Successful applicants are invited guests of AWE at the AWE Reception and are reimbursed for the cost of the WE dinner ticket at ENDO.
Eligibility
The applicant must:
Be the presenting author on an abstract accepted for presentation at the Endocrine Society meeting (USA).
Be a financial member of ESA and a current registered member of the Australasian Branch of Women in Endocrinology (AWE).
Be a Postdoctoral Trainee (within 5 years of PhD completion; recognizing career disruption) OR a PhD student at an Australian or New Zealand institution.
Attend the AWE awards ceremony at the Welcome Function of the ESA annual scientific meeting.
Preference will be given to those also presenting their work at the ESA annual scientific meeting. Preference is also given to Postdoctoral trainees within 3 years of PhD completion and PhD students in their 3rd or 4th year of training.
Application (Submit online)
Applications must include:
A copy of the abstract to be presented at the meeting.
A cover letter outlining the proposed itinerary and intended benefits of travel.
A short CV (max 1 page) - highlighting published works.
A letter of support from PhD supervisor or Postdoctoral Advisor discussing the merits of the applicant, the need for financial support, and outlining what other travel funds are available.
Budget justification.
Career disruption (if relevant).
Selection and Presentation
Applications are assessed by a Selection Committee selected by the AWE Chair, based on abstract and track record. The recipient must acknowledge the financial support of the Australasian AWE when presenting their work.
Past Winners (Selected Recent Awards)
2024 (AWE Travel Award) - Josephine Yu
2023 (AWE Travel Award) - Rutu Dhavan, Lisa Raven
2022 (AWE Travel Award) - Ayanthi Wijewardene
2020 (AWE Travel Award) - Jun Yang, Ebtihal Mustafa
The purpose is to foster collaborative research by enabling ESA and SfE (Society for Endocrinology, UK) members to visit overseas researchers. The award provides subsistence and travel costs for a research-led placement, typically around 4 weeks, in the host country (Australia or UK), which coincides with the host country's annual scientific meeting. The planned project must relate to an area of endocrinology.
The award totals $AU7,000 / £4,000 to contribute to flights, visas, accommodation, and material transfer. A full report and a short article for member newsletters are required within 3 months of completion.
Eligibility
The applicant must:
Be a member of ESA or SfE for at least 12 months.
Be within 15 years (full-time equivalent) of a higher qualification (PhD, MD, FRACP/MRCP).
Be able to present an existing body of research at the host country's Annual Scientific Meeting.
Have ethics approval (if appropriate) by the time of award commencement.
A successful applicant cannot reapply for this Award.
Past recipients
2024 - Mitchell Lawrence (Australia)
2023 - Matti Gild (Australia), Rayzel Fernandes (United Kingdom)
The purpose is to contribute to travel costs to present an abstract at the annual Seoul International Congress of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SICEM)/Korean Endocrine Society (KES) Annual Scientific Meeting. The award will be up to $AUD3,000.
Eligibility
The applicant must:
Be a financial ESA member.
Be scheduled to attend the SICEM/KES meeting and present an abstract.
Preference is given to early career researchers (up to 10 years post higher degree, allowing for career interruptions).
Application (Submit online as a single combined PDF)
Applications must include:
Cover letter from the applicant outlining the intention to present at SICEM.
Abstract to be presented.
A short CV (Max 4 pages) - highlighting relevant track record.
One referee report (approximately one page).
Selection and Administration
Applications are assessed based on: Abstract (scientific quality, 50% weighting), Track record (CV, 40% weighting), and Referee report (10% weighting).
Financial administration (up to $3,000) will be upon receipt of eligible expenses (conference registration, economy airfares, conference accommodation).
