Sol Posen Research Award

This Award is named in honour of Professor Sol Posen who was one of the pioneers in the field of bone and mineral endocrinology in this country. Sol Posen’s contributions span the range from basic biochemistry – his citation classic in Clinical Chemistry described the first means of distinguishing alkaline phosphatase of bone origin – to clinical studies in metabolic bone disease, including Paget’s disease, osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism and tumour-induced osteomalacia. He attended meetings and journal clubs, where his presence was marked, as ever, by his propensity to ask incisive questions. 

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must have been a financial member of the ANZBMS for at least 12 months at the time of application.
• The applicant must be undertaking a higher degree, or be within of 5 years full-time equivalent of obtaining their higher degree (ie. PhD, Masters, FRACP or equivalent).
• No one publication can receive the award more than once, although applicants can submit the same publication in different years.
• Applicants should be the first author of the publication.
• The date of publication will be considered as the date that the final ‘print’ version of the manuscript first becomes available online and this date will need to be listed on the application. The 18 month eligibility window for a manuscript is relative to this date.

• Only one application per individual will be accepted.

Selection

The award is based on the best paper published in the 18 months prior to the closing date of the award.

Award Amount

$1000 AUD

Application Deadline

25 July 2025

Application Process

To apply complete the online Sol Posen Research Awards Application Form.

Please provide a pdf of the papers you have selected when you apply for this award.