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Mark Sheldon Prize
The Mark Sheldon Prize was established in 2000 by the family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr Mark Sheldon, a pioneer psychiatrist who until his death in 1998 strove to provide psychiatric services to remote Aboriginal communities.
Dr Mark Sheldon was devoted to the welfare of Indigenous people in remote communities and was interested in original research to further their welfare. The prize named in his honour recognises noteworthy contributions (which might include service provision or research) to Indigenous mental health in either Australia or New Zealand.
Eligibility criteria
The Prize may be given to RANZCP trainees or early career psychiatrists (e.g. for meritorious work or research in Indigenous mental health undertaken as part of the RANZCP training program). The Prize is also open to more senior RANZCP Fellows and Affiliates, and eminent community members who have made significant contributions to Indigenous mental health.
Nomination process
The Mark Sheldon Prize is given by nomination only. Nominations may be made by any member of the RANZCP and must set out the reasons for the nomination.
RANZCP members can consider nominating any other member or eminent community member for this Award, including if they have had career breaks or taken periods of extended leave, as long as they feel that the key selection requirements outlined below have been met.
Nominees for the Mark Sheldon Prize are also strongly encouraged to submit an abstract for Congress, within the Indigenous mental health stream.
Key dates
Submissions are open annually, from 1 September to 31 October (11.59 pm AEDT).
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