Health professionals
Nina Buscombe Awards
30th Annual Nina Buscombe Awards 2026
Applications now closed.
The “Nina’s” celebrate the contribution and commitment demonstrated by Nina Buscombe to improve services, management and research for people with motor neurone disease through travel, training and conference attendance. The Award is presented and administered by MND Victoria and is intended to fund attendance at training, conferences or seminars within Australia or overseas.
In 2026, we have allocated funds for the following awards:
- 14 awards of up to $1,500 for those attending the MND Australia Care and Research Conference in Adelaide (9 – 11 September 2026).
- 6 awards of $3,000 for applicants to attend the International Alliance of MND/ALS Association Conference in Amsterdam (December 2026).
Awards are made to individuals. Award funds will be used to assist with the cost of travel, accommodation and registration. Awards will not exceed the cost of attendance. The Award comprises a letter and a payment.
Eligibility:
All people with an interest in motor neurone disease may apply.
Priority will be given to:
- health and allied health professionals working with people living with MND, including palliative care;
- final year PhD students and early post doc researchers.
More information
The Award may be used to subsidise travel, attendance fees, or other costs associated with attendance. Funding may not meet all costs.
A requirement to present to the Association a written report within 8 weeks of the conclusion of the event is part of the Award agreement. The report will address the nature of the event, specific learning, impact on people with MND, take home knowledge and promotion/translation to practice. Recipients who do not submit a report will be ineligible to receive future support.
All applications must be sent by email to ninabuscombe@mnd.org.au. Applications received by mail or fax will not be considered and will not be returned. No late applications will be considered. Early applications appreciated.
Applications close 5th June 2026.
All applicants will be advised of the outcome on 22nd June 2026.