Inclusive Futures Research Writing Competition 2024: Research reimagining a world where disability is not a barrier.

Showcase your research in the Inclusive Futures Writing Competition and contribute to a more inclusive world for people with disability! The ‘Judges Choice’ winner will take home a $500 cash prize, and all short-listed entries will be featured in a widely shared Inclusive Futures digital compendium.

Please read the terms and conditions and FAQs for more information.

How do I enter the competition?

Register to enter the competition through the online entry form: https://forms.office.com/r/g3TEWh5frW

Entries are to be submitted via email to: inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au.

You will be required to provide:

• a photograph of yourself suitable for publication
• a biography of 60 to 80 words
• a written piece about your research of 700 to 800 words, submitted as an Microsoft Word document
• a copyright-free image that complements your written piece (optional)
• some details about the research you are writing about e.g. ethics approval number, citation of a published article, funding acknowledgement, name of chief investigator if this isn’t you

What do I include in the written piece?

Your written piece should:

• explain your research (or a specific aspect of your research)
• describe how your research will impact the lives of people with disability and contribute to an inclusive future for all
• explain why readers should care about your research.

What writing style do I use?

• Using plain language, your piece should target a non-scientific audience.
• A narrative or storytelling style that engages readers is preferred.
• Avoid exaggeration and overreach. Be open, honest and realistic.

How will my entry be judged?

Members of a judging panel will independently score entries.

The panel will consider:

• Has the writer explained the research in a way that is easy to understand?
• Has the writer made a clear case for how the research positively impacts the lives of people with disabilities and contributes to an inclusive future for all?
• Does the writer explain why the reader should care about the research?
• Is the piece compelling to read?

The judges are:

• Person (expert by experience)
• Person (expert by experience)
• Person (writing/journalism background)
• Person (professional in the disability and rehabilitation area)
  
  

If you have any questions, please email inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au.