Research and Enterprise Awards

Recognising and celebrating the exceptional contributions of Monash research staff

The Vice-Chancellor's Research and Enterprise Excellence Awards are among Monash University’s most prestigious honours for outstanding research staff at all levels.

The Vice-Chancellor's Research and Enterprise Excellence Awards give university-wide accolades and profiles for individual research staff, their teams, faculty and projects, as well as broader recognition of their achievements.

Winners are announced and will receive their award from the Vice-Chancellor at the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards event.

Key  dates for 2026

  • May

    Vice-Chancellor's Research and Enterprise Excellence Awards guidelines released.

  • 12 June

    Nominations open.

  • 14 August

    Nominations due.

  • August/ September

    Selection takes place and recommendations are made to the Vice-Chancellor and President.

  • 23 November

    Winners announced at the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards event.

2026 Guidelines and Application Resources

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