What is Society Fellowship?
Each year The Research Society considers applications for the special award of the title of Fellow to those members who have made a significant contribution to the research industry/profession.
Fellowship is the highest honour the Society can bestow on a member, recognising those who have made a significant contribution to the profession over a sustained period.
Current financial full members of The Research Society are invited to self-nominate or have other colleagues nominate them for election as a Fellow of the Society.
Why have Fellows?
- To recognise members who have made a substantive contribution to the betterment of the Society, the profession and/or the Industry beyond their own benefit
- To inspire and identify role models for those within our industry, particularly newer/younger members
- To promote the Society and the profession by showcasing our best and brightest
- To harness the skills and experience to advance the interests of the Society and its members
Who are Fellows?
The Research Society Fellows have been judged by their peers to have made substantive contribution to the betterment of the Society, the profession and/or the industry beyond their own benefit.
Fellows continue to assist the Society and the research profession in Australia through their commitment of time and energy to raising awareness of the value of research within the broad community, and through volunteering their time to various projects which draw on their substantial experience and expertise.
Fellowship recognises the contribution the nominee has made to the profession across the following important areas:
Commitment:
- to the Society through ongoing membership and a minimum of 5 years at application
- through continuous employment in research related roles for the last 10 years
- to their ongoing professional development
- to the ongoing to the practice of research, The Society and its members
Character:
- have had no Professional Standards complaints against them upheld in the last 10 years
- to be recognised as a leader
- to be an advocate for the profession and The Research Society
Connection:
- building the awareness and reputation of the profession and professional research services externally for the greater good
Contribution:
- driving improvement in the industry, profession or the practice of research
- active involvement in the management, governance or delivery of services by The Research Society
