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Keryn Christiansen ASA Research Award

Australian Society for Antimicrobials (ASA)

The 2026 Australian Society for Antimicrobials (ASA) Annual Keryn Christiansen Research Grant of up to $25,000 to support original research will be available soon.
The following conditions apply:

Funding is limited to ASA financial members
The Principal Investigator (PI) must have been an ASA member for at least twelve months
Preference will be given to stand-alone projects that align with the Society’s aims
Preference will be given to early-career researchers
The successful applicant will present their work at an ASA annual scientific meeting
ASA will be acknowledged in all resulting publications and presentations
12 and 24 months progress reports must be submitted to the ASA committee and an article for the ASA newsletter

The research funds are to be used for the project, as per the budget application only. ASA does not support an institution’s infrastructure or overhead costs.
The application must be performed online via the ASA website ASA Keryn Christiansen Research Grant Application Form and must include:

A copy of the PI’s CV.
Head of Department confirmation of the application and the Department has the resources required to undertake the project.

The grant application and CV will be assessed by a panel of at least six independent reviewers using a standardised scoring system. Applicants will be informed of the decision one week before the ASA annual scientific meeting “Antimicrobials 2026”.
Applications will be accepted online up to 30 October 2025.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. 🧬 Active ASA Membership & Eligibility

You must be a financial member and your Principal Investigator (PI) must have held membership for ≥12 months

2. 🎯 Research Alignment & Stand‑Alone Projects

The grant supports original antimicrobial research that aligns with ASA’s core objectives—e.g., stewardship, pharmacodynamics, resistance 

Preference is given to stand-alone projects with clear aims and deliverables.

3. 👩‍🔬 Career‑Stage Focus

The scheme favors early-career researchers, helping build profiles and experience .

4. 🧵 Strong Institutional Support

You must include Head of Department confirmation ensuring necessary resources and institutional backing 

5. 🧑‍⚖️ Peer‑Review & Presentation Commitment

Applications are scored by at least six independent reviewers using standardized criteria 

Successful recipients are expected to present at the Annual Scientific Meeting and contribute to ASA's newsletter or website.

6. 💰 Budget Discipline

Grants are capped at AUD 25,000, strictly covering project costs. Institutional infrastructure or overheads are excluded 

7. 🕒 Reporting Obligations

Progress reports at 12 and 24 months, along with submission of an article/summary to ASA's newsletter are required 

8. ✈️ Travel & Poster Awards

To qualify, you must be a member for 12 months and present a proffered paper or poster at the ASA Meeting.

Awards include airfare, accommodation, and registration (up to AUD 2,500), with a post-meeting report for the newsletter required.

📋 Summary Table

Success Predictor	What to Do
Membership Eligibility	Maintain ASA membership for ≥12 months
Research Suitability	Propose stand-alone, antimicrobial-themed projects
Career Stage Focus	Emphasize early-career profile and project development
Institutional Backing	Secure sign-off and support from your Head of Department
Peer-Reviewed Rigor	Provide strong proposal; meet presentation expectations
Budget Compliance	Plan to spend funds on direct research costs only
Reporting Commitment	Prepare for mid- and end-project reports + newsletter article
Travel Award Fit	Present at annual meeting; report back after attendance

🛠 Pro Tips to Boost Success

Ensure uninterrupted membership—confirm renewal before the call.

Describe your project precisely—outline objectives, methods, and standalone value.

Obtain Head of Department support early—document resource availability clearly.

Plan for engagement—secure acceptance for oral/poster presentation at the ASA conference.

Draft clear budget and justification, emphasizing instrument/material needs only.

Prepare to write succinct reports and a summary article for ASA’s newsletter.

Apply early, upload your CV, head endorsement, and proposal via ASA’s online form before the October deadline.

Specialties

Microbiology

Eligibility Requirements

Funding is limited to ASA financial members
The Principal Investigator (PI) must have been an ASA member for at least twelve months
Preference will be given to stand-alone projects that align with the Society’s aims
Preference will be given to early-career researchers
The successful applicant will present their work at an ASA annual scientific meeting
ASA will be acknowledged in all resulting publications and presentations
12 and 24 months progress reports must be submitted to the ASA committee and an article for the ASA newsletter

Eligible Countries:

Australia

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Australian Society for Antimicrobials (ASA)

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: P.O. Box 6705 East Perth 6892 Western Australia

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