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.

We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for 2024 Ministerial Awards for Cardiovascular Research.

These prestigious awards will be presented by The Hon. David Harris MP, Minister for Medical Research, at the NSW CVRN Showcase and Ministerial Awards Ceremony on Thursday 27 February 2025.

Applications for these Awards are by nomination. 2024 Ministerial Award nominations have now closed.

Key dates

• Nominations open: Early October 2024
• Nominations close: Monday 18 November 2024
• Reviewing: Late November 2024
• Notification: Early December 2024

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 Star in Cardiovascular Research is open to early and mid-career researchers in NSW, up to 10 years post-completion of their PhD. This Award recognises researchers 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.