Dr Paul Laffey Memorial Prize * [F16196]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

Family, friends, students, colleagues and others have donated funds for a prize in memory of Dr Paul Laffey, a much valued student, tutor and colleague in History at UWA.

1. The prize, of $500, is awarded annually until the funds are exhausted.

2. The prize is awarded to a currently enrolled postgraduate student in history at the University who, in the opinion of the selection panel described in Clause 3, produces the best refereed article or book chapter arising from work done for their course and accepted for publication during the previous calendar year.

3. The publications are judged by a selection panel comprising—

(a) the Chair of the Discipline Group of History;

(b) a staff member in History; and

(c) a member of Dr Laffey's family, or nominee who is a senior academic in the discipline of history.

4. Applicants must submit a copy of the refereed article or book chapter, with evidence of its acceptance in the previous calendar year, to the Chair of the Discipline Group of History by 31 January.