AMWA Early Career Award Online Application

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BiographyPlease upload a short personal biography of no more than 400 words, detailing: Why you are interested in medical writing, any previous writing experience you have had, what you hope to achieve in your career as a medical writer, and what role you see medical writers as having in society.

Award SubmissionPlease upload a PDF file containing your article submission of no more than 1,000 words. Submissions should focus on a topic that is strongly related to medicine and/or health. Previously published pieces may be submitted.

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WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! AMWA Early Career Award 2026

Congratulations to Nicole Vassileff, winner of the AMWA Early Career Award for 2026!

Nicole's submission, When the Eye Learns to Grow Back, made a significant impression on the judging panel:

"I learnt something about a topic I previously knew nothing about – the complex scientific information was presented in an accessible, informative and interesting way."

"I really enjoyed reading this piece from start to finish. It is clear that the writer has a talent for producing scientific writing that is both clear and engaging. I hope they continue to bring these skills to the field of medical and health communication—Australia needs more writers like them."