5. Early Career Research

• Exemplary performance by a researcher who has been awarded a doctoral degree in the past 5 years
• Evidence of a track record of significant research achievement
• Evidence of the quality, significance and potential impact of the research outcomes

6.Community Impact

• Contribution towards addressing critical issues in communities
• Engagement of partners to understand and address issues collaboratively
• Evidence of enhanced community capacity and/or benefit

7. Social Justice

• Contribution that demonstrates the University’s commitment to social justice
• Evidence that the contribution aligns with Southern Cross’ principles of social inclusion
• Evidence that the contribution benefits students, staff, alumni and/or communities