David Briggs Rural Health Research Prize

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Dr David Briggs AM was a UNE Alumnus and Adjunct Professor with the Faculty of Medicine and Health. An avid researcher and Director and Deputy Chair of the Board of the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network, Dr Briggs was passionate about sustaining and enhancing rural primary healthcare and this prize has been set up in his honour.

Directly to the recipient’s bank account

A student studying in the area of Rural Health and must be affiliated with the UNE and located in Australia. Eligibility for this prize is not restricted to students residing or studying within the Hunter New England Central Coast (HNECC) region.

Assessment process:

UNE will undertake an initial assessment of applications for eligibility and then an applicant report will be provided to the PHN Judging Panel. The panel will include representatives from the HNECC PHN and UNE. All eligible EOI submissions will be reviewed by the Judging Panel, and applicants will be informed of the outcome within four weeks following the submission due date indicated. If you have been successful, you will be notified and the PHN will award the recipients in July-August 2026.

Reporting:

In April-May of the following year, the successful recipients are expected to provide a brief overview of how the David Briggs Rural Health Research Prize has assisted them in undertaking research within rural health. This can be delivered in written format or by video (2mins max).