Batterham Memorial Award
The Batterham Memorial Award is a prestigious award conferred and supported by APSA in memory of Dr Ted Batterham. Ted was an internationally respected Australian researcher who made major contributions to pig science in Australia and internationally in the area of amino acid nutrition. For over three decades he also played a significant role in mentoring the next generation of pig scientists. Since his passing in 1994, the APSA Committee has presented the Award to a deserving winner at each biennial conference.
Nominations for the Batterham Memorial Award open in the August before the conference. The Award includes AUD$6,000 to be used for promoting the development and initiative of the recipient and may include:
- Travel which involves meeting with research groups, visiting facilities and making genuine research connections
- Research development (e.g. visiting relevant laboratories, learning new techniques)
- Professional development (e.g. leadership training, skills development)
- Development of research capabilities (e.g. design and construction of a new piece of equipment)
- Any other purpose that, in the opinion of the selection committee, represents the best opportunity to promote the development and initiative of the recipient.
To assist with your nomination, the following eligibility and selection criteria have been prepared:
Eligibility
Either:
- Within 10* years of graduation (undergraduate level); or
- Within 5* years of completing Masters/PhD studies; or
- A current post-graduate student.
* These to be extended to 15 and 8 years, respectively, if the applicant provides evidence to the selection panel that their career was interrupted due to family circumstances or other extenuating events.
The applicant must also:
- Be a current financial member of APSA;
- Be working in the pig industry or a related field; and
- Have not won the Batterham Memorial Award previously.
Selection Criteria
To assist judges with the selection process, the following selection criteria should be addressed by the nominee as part of their application:
- Research outcomes delivered to the Australasian pig industry;
- Pig research experience and recognition of research abilities;
- Demonstrated degree of independence in the development of research programs;
- Relevant scientific publications in the field of pig science;
- Successful submissions for the conduct of research in pig science;
- Any innovations in pig research;
- Contributions to the promotion of pig science and the Australasian pig industry;
- Collaboration with pig scientists and scientists in other research disciplines;
- Application of pig science principles to solve problems for other industries or research fields.
Nominations
Nominations are now open.
Selection Panel
- APSA President (Chair);
- APSA Vice-President; and
- Two independent representatives from the pig industry appointed by the current APSA Committee.
The decision of the selection panel will be final.
Requirements
The winner of the Batterham Memorial Award will be announced at the biennial APSA conference. The recipient will provide a written report to APSA within 3 months of completion of the activities. A copy of the report will be tabled at the AGM in the year of the conference after the Award was granted, and distributed to all current APSA members.
The activities stated in the application must be completed within 2 years of receiving the Award. The recipient will need to provide APSA with an invoice up to the value of AUD$6,000.00 (GST free), with accompanying receipts or evidence of expenditure. Should the recipient fail to undertake the activities, or not complete them to the full extent within 2 years of receiving the Award, the remaining funds will be forfeited by the recipient, unless an extension is granted. Where extenuating circumstances exist an extension beyond 2 years may be possible by submitting a request to the current APSA Committee. Approval of an extension and the length of the extension will be at the discretion of the Committee.