THE TRACY GOODALL EARLY CAREER AWARD

AWARD INFORMATION

This award is named in memory of Tracy Goodall who was tragically killed on Friday March 5, 1993 . Tracy was a well-known member of the AACBT (then the ABMA) and was Queensland State president during 1990 and 1991. She was also a very dear friend and colleague of many AACBT members and members of the World Congress Organising Committee.

The aim of the award is to provide encouragement for recent graduate researchers and clinicians in cognitive-behaviour research and therapy. The award is to recognise research or clinical innovation that has made an outstanding contribution to this field in Australia .

No award will be made if the quality of applicants is deemed inadequate by the selection committee.

To qualify for consideration:

  • You must have completed your first postgraduate qualification, either Masters or PhD no more than 5 years ago. While applicants are still eligible for consideration on the basis of having an undergraduate qualification alone, it is anticipated that successful applicants will have higher degrees.
  • There is no upper age limit stipulated.
  • You must be a full financial member of the AACBT at the time of application.
  • You must not be a current member of the AACBT Awards Selection Committee.
  • You can apply as many times as you wish as long as the criteria for application are met.
  • Complete the application form.

 The award and related responsibilities:

  • The award is composed of $2,000, which is to be used for conference travel to the National Conference in the year following the award.
  • It is a condition of the award that a "Tracy Goodall Early Career Award Address" must be presented at this conference.
  • The conference registration fee will be waived, but workshop fees, meals, accommodation, travel, etc will be the responsibility of the award winner.


It is expected that:

  • Remaining funds, not spent on conference attendance, will be used to advance the practice of CBT related activities and can be used for other conference travel, research or clinical expenses.
  • A plaque and certificate will be presented. The plaque should be returned at the end of the current award holder's tenure to be presented to the next recipient. The plaque remains the property of the AACBT.