The Macfarlane Burnet Medal and Lecture recognise scientific research of the highest standing in the biological science. It commemorates the contributions to science by Sir Macfarlane Burnet, OM, KBE, MD, FAA, FRS, Nobel Laureate.

Nomination procedure

Nominations should be in the form of a letter addressed to the Chair of the Selection Committee and be of no more than 2 pages in length. Nominations should outline reasons for the nomination and contain a short citation. A short CV and a list of the candidate's 20 relevant publications should also be provided.

For more information about the nomination process, please contact the Awards Officer, Jenefer Fletcher at awards@science.org.au or phone +61 (0)2 6201 9407.

NB: To be eligible for nomination an appropriate period of time should elapse following the receipt of any other Academy award.

For more information contact awards@science.org.au