NEW FOR CBSM 2026 – Two New Investigator Prizes (AUD $2,000 each)
CBSM is pleased to introduce two New Investigator Prizes, each valued at AUD $2,000, recognising outstanding emerging researchers in the biological and biomedical sciences.
Eligibility
- Open to all postgraduate students and early career scientists.
- Applicants must have less than five years of postdoctoral experience at the time of application.
How to Apply
To be considered for a New Investigator Prize, applicants must:
- Register to attend the Combined Biological Sciences Meeting.
- Download and complete the Abstract Template.
- Submit their abstract via the Submit Abstract page, selecting “New Investigator” as the author type.
- Download and complete the New Investigator Application Form.
- Email the completed application form to cbsmwa@gmail.com.
All application materials must be submitted by the abstract submission deadline listed on the Submit Abstract page.
Poster and Oral Presentation Prizes
The CBSM committee gratefully acknowledges the generous support received from the professional societies and organisations listed below in making these prizes possible.
To be eligible for these prizes, please ensure you have submitted your abstract by the deadline.

We’re excited to offer a Student Oral Presentation Prize valued at $500 and a $300 Poster Prize made possible by the generous sponsorship of The Australian Society for Microbiology!

Our sincere thanks to ASI for their valued sponsorship of a $300 Poster Prize for CBSM 2026.

We would like to thank the New Phytologist Foundation for their generous sponsorship of a $300 Poster prize for CBSM 2026.







