ACNS Awards
2021 ACNS award nominations are not yet open.
Lifetime Contribution Award
The ACNS Lifetime Contribution Award aims to honour senior distinguished cognitive neuroscientists who have made extraordinary lifetime contributions to the advancement of Australasian cognitive neuroscience nationally and internationally.
Individuals nominated for this award are expected to have a distinguished research profile and a record of sustained commitment to service in promoting Australasian cognitive neuroscience.
Young Investigator Award
To recognise an outstanding cognitive neuroscientist in Australasia who is making internationally recognised contributions to their field. Consideration will be given to career disruptions (e.g., parental leave, relocation, illness, etc.).
Emerging Researcher Awards
The awards aim to recognise two outstanding researchers working in the field of cognitive neuroscience in Australasia at the very early stages of their careers. Consideration will be given to career disruptions (e.g., parental leave, relocation, illness, etc.). Following best practices of gender equality and in line with the international Cognitive Neuroscience Society, the ACNS will present two awards at its annual meeting (one male, one female).
Previous ACNS awards winners
2014 ACNS Young Investigator Award
A/Prof. Alex Fornito
Monash University
2015 ACNS Young Investigator Award
A/Prof. Donna Rose Addis
University of Auckland
2016 ACNS Young Investigator Award
A/Prof. Paul Dux
University of Queensland
2017 Young Investigator Award
A/Prof. Muirrean Irish
University of Sydney
2017 Emerging Researcher Award
Dr Colin Palmer
UNSW Sydney
2017 Emerging Researcher Award
Dr Lena Oestreich
University of Queensland
2018 Young Investigator Award
Dr Marta Garrido
University of Queensland
2018 Young Investigator Award
Dr Mac Shine
University of Sydney
2018 Emerging Researcher Award
Dr Talitha Ford
Swinburne University
2018 Emerging Researcher Award
Dr Patrick Cooper
University of Newcastle
2019 Lifetime Contribution Award
E/Prof. Patricia Michie
University of Newcastle
2019 Lifetime Contribution Award
Prof. Sheila Crewther
La Trobe University
2019 Young Investigator Award
A/Prof. Stefan Bode
University of Melbourne
2019 Emerging Researcher Award
Dr Tijl Grootswagers
University of Sydney
2019 Emerging Researcher Award
Dr Rebecca Keogh
UNSW Sydney
2020 Lifetime Contribution Award
Prof. Jason Mattingley
University of Queensland
2020 Young Investigator Award
Dr Hinze Hogendoorn
University of Melbourne
2020 Emerging Researcher Award
Dr Aurina Arnatkevičiūtė
Monash University
2020 Emerging Researcher Award
Dr Nahian Chowdhury
University of Sydney