Awards

Ed Krumins Young Scientist Award

The Ed Krumins Award is named in honour of Edgars Janis Marks Krumins(02/09/1949 – 23/09/1998) in recognition of his significant and lasting contribution to cytogenetics in Australia. The prize is valued up to$1,500 AUD and is to be used for continuing education.

To be eligible for the award candidates must:

1. Financial member of ASDG (no waiting periods apply, therefore you can sign up today – click here . To become a member of ASDG you first need to be a member of HGSA).
   
2. 10 years or less postgraduate experience in a relevant science field
   
3. Not be principal or senior scientist
   
4. Be working or studying in the field of genetics  
5. Have performed a major component of the work presented
   
6. Oral presentation to be original work and not be a case study
   
7. Not be a previous recipient of the award
   

If you are eligible and would like to be considered please indicate online with your abstract submission.

ASDG Poster Prize

The ASDG Poster Prize is open to all members of the ASDG presenting a poster at the interim meeting. The recipient of this award will receive registration and dinner at the next interim meeting.

Candidates for this award must have performed a major component of the work presented. Candidates will be expected to give a short 2-minute explanation of their poster and/or be available to answer any questions arising from it.