Ralph Reader Prize

The Ralph Reader Prize was originally the Young Investigators Award and was first presented in 1980.  It was named after Dr Ralph Reader as a tribute to his encouragement of young investigators during his time as Medical Director of the National Heart Foundation from 1961-70 and as Director and Chief Executive from 1970 until his retirement in 1980.

The Ralph Reader Prize remains the most prestigious research award to young investigators by the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ).

Three finalists will be selected in either the Clinical or the Basic & Translational Science section, to present their work in the Ralph Reader prize final at the 2025 CSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting.

Applicants for the Ralph Reader Prize must submit a paper of at least 2,000 words up to a maximum of 5,000 words. For Ralph Reader Prize eligibility guidelines, please click here.

1. Submit manuscript (2,000-5,000 words max) and letter of support to the CSANZ Office info@csanz.edu.au.
2. An abstract of the manuscript can be submitted for consideration in one prize category.
3. An applicant can only present in either the Ralph Reader or prize category final.

Letter of Support

All submissions for the Ralph Reader Prize must be accompanied by a detailed letter of support from the Supervisor or Director of the laboratory or clinical service in Australia or New Zealand from which the work has emanated. The letter must be submitted to the CSANZ Office. The deadline for Ralph Reader Prize submissions is 5 March 2025. Please send your submission and letter of support to info@csanz.edu.au.  

Letter of support template

For information, guidelines and to submit an application,
please visit the CSANZ website.