Sally Crossing AM Award

Sally Crossing AM Award for an Outstanding Outcome in Cancer Research

This Award is dedicated to the memory of the late Sally Crossing AM (1946-2016). Sally was a pioneer and tireless advocate for consumer involvement in cancer research. Cancer Council NSW and Cancer Voices NSW acknowledge the extraordinary support of the Belalberi Foundation and the Crossing family in conferring this award.

The Sally Crossing AM Award for an Outstanding Outcome in Cancer Research (individual award) rewards outstanding achievement in cancer research, the inclusion of consumers in research, and the delivery of significant benefit to the cancer community.

The Award recipient will receive $75,000 to further their research endeavours.

Eligibility Criteria

The Sally Crossing AM Award for an Outstanding Outcome in Cancer Research will recognise a researcher who satisfies the following criteria:  

  1. Has achieved a significant outcome in the field of cancer research that benefits the community or has contributed meaningfully toward this benefit. 
  2. Involved people with lived experience in this research and can demonstrate that the people with lived experience were involved throughout the duration of the research. 
  3. Received Cancer Council NSW competitive research funding for this research as lead chief investigator (Chief Investigator A), within 10 years of award, and can demonstrate a substantial and direct contribution to the Cancer Council NSW-funded research. The applicant’s specific contribution to the funded research must be clearly outlined in the application form.* 
  4. Is an active cancer researcher affiliated with an NHMRC Administering Institution. 

* Including grants awarded through Cancer Australia’s Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme (funded in part/full by Cancer Council NSW).

Sally Crossing AM Award for an Outstanding Outcome in Cancer Research Guidelines

Nomination Process

The scheme will be open from 1 October 2026 until 12 February 2027.  

Researchers are to self-nominate for the award and must address the eligibility criteria.

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