Ministerial awards for cardiovascular research

Recognising and celebrating excellence in cardiovascular research

The Ministerial Awards for Cardiovascular Research are presented annually at the NSW CVRN Showcase and Ministerial Awards Ceremony to recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to research in cardiovascular diseases, including diabetes, stroke and renal disease.

Nominations for the 2024 NSW CVRN Ministerial Awards for Cardiovascular Research will open in late October. Applications for these Awards are by nomination.

The Ministerial Awards will be presented by The Hon. David Harris MP, Minister for Medical Research, at the NSW CVRN Showcase and Ministerial Awards Ceremony in late February 2025.

The Ministerial Award for Cardiovascular Research Excellence

The Ministerial Award for Cardiovascular Research Excellence was established in 2011 to recognise distinguished researchers for their life-long achievement and contribution to breakthroughs in cardiovascular disease.

The Ministerial Award for Rising Star in Cardiovascular Research

The Ministerial Award for Rising Stars in Cardiovascular Research award is open to early and mid-career researchers in NSW, up to 10 years post-completion of their PhD, who are already making significant contributions to research in cardiovascular disease and are considered a “rising star” of the future.

The Ministerial Award for PhD Rising Star in Cardiovascular Research

The Ministerial Award for PhD Rising Star in Cardiovascular Research was established in 2023 to recognise research excellence in doctoral studies for a NSW researcher up to one year post-completion of their PhD or nearing the end of their PhD candidature.