Relevant Achievements

• Consistency and significance of high-level achievements by the team, relative to their career stage and field.
• Demonstration of sustained excellence in research over the past year.

Research Excellence

• Innovative thinking and originality in addressing research questions.
• National and international recognition of excellence (e.g., awards, invitations, peer esteem indicators).
• Evidence of collaborative engagement with external stakeholders, industry, or the community.
• Quality and quantity of published outputs (e.g., journal articles, books, conference papers).

Impact

• Encouragement and promotion of young researchers, including postgraduates, within the team.
• Cultural, economic, and societal impact of the research.
• Efforts to communicate research findings to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated interdisciplinary impact (e.g., bridging disciplines to solve complex problems).

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Evidence of effective collaboration within the team and with external partners.
• Integration of diverse perspectives and methodologies to address research challenges.

Societal & Economic Engagement

• Engagement with societal challenges and contributions to public policy, industry, or community well-being.
• Evidence of research addressing real-world problems with tangible outcomes.