Australia’s health and medical research awards, now in their 22nd year
Join the nation’s leading researchers, clinicians, philanthropists and decision-makers for an evening that matters.
📍 20 August 2026 | Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
For more than two decades, the Research Australia Health & Medical Research Awards have recognised the individuals and teams transforming health outcomes across the country. Now in their 22nd year, these prestigious awards showcase the depth and breadth of Australia’s research and innovation community — from discovery and translation through to commercialisation.
The awards shine a spotlight on the researchers, clinicians, philanthropists and advocates whose work improves lives, strengthens our health system and drives Australia’s global leadership in health and medical research.
This year’s combined 2025–26 awards bring together an outstanding field of nominees from across the country, reflecting the remarkable strength and diversity of Australia’s health and medical research community.
Why attend?
| Be in the room Connect with senior researchers, clinicians, philanthropists and government decision-makers who shape the future of Australian health research. |
Visibility Be seen — and see — the people whose decisions matter for funding, collaboration and the direction of the sector. |
| Celebrate Support finalists and colleagues being recognised on a national stage, and mark the work that is improving lives across Australia. |
A premium evening A world-class award ceremony at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park — one of the city’s finest venues. |
An evening to remember
Highlights from the 2024 Research Australia Health & Medical Research Awards.
Your host
This year’s celebration will be hosted by Professor Tracey O’Brien AM, NSW Chief Cancer Officer, CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, paediatric oncologist and one of Australia’s most respected leaders in health and medical research.
Tickets
| Individual ticket | $365 per person |
| Table of 10 (save $292) | $3,358 |
| Early career researcher rate | Contact us |
A discounted rate is available for early career researchers, please contact the events team before booking to find out more.
Contact us
| Tickets & event enquiries researchaustralia@theeventgap.com.au |
Sponsorship enquiries admin@researchaustralia.org |
Our partners
We couldn’t do this without the generosity of our partners, thank you for helping us celebrate both current and future research leaders.
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