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