The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science 2027 - Science Prizes

Overview The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is calling for nominations for the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science 2027, Australia's most prestigious awards for achievements in scientific research and research-based innovation, the practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems, and excellence in science teaching. About The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science expect to award approximately $1.4 million each year in 2027, 2028 and 2029, noting the total funding awarded in any year may vary if more than one recipient is awarded a prize. Achievements are recognised across three prize categories: the Science Prizes the Science Teaching Prizes the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems Prize Nomination of candidates from diverse backgrounds and of all gender identities is particularly encouraged. Funding There are 5 science prizes for science and innovation: Prime Minister's Prize for Science ($250,000) Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation ($250,000) Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year ($50,000) Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year ($50,000) Prize for New Innovators ($50,000) Each prize recipient receives a medallion, lapel pin, prize money as listed above and an award certificate. Where a prize is awarded to a team, each member receives a medallion, lapel pin, award certificate and an equal portion of the prize money. The Minister may approve more than one recipient for each Science Prize, subject to the availability of grant funds. Highly ranked nominees may be recognised through the awarding of highly commended certificates. Total Amount Available (AUD): $650,000.00 Estimated Grant Value (AUD): From $50,000.00 to $250,000.00 Eligibility To be eligible for a Science Prize, nominees must: Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia (nominees currently living or studying overseas are not precluded from being nominated) Not be self-nominated Not be nominated for more than one prize per year across the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science; where a nominee is nominated in more than one prize, the nominee will be asked to select a single nomination to pursue at Stage 1 Meet the specific eligibility criteria for the nominated prize Nominees do not need to be a member of a professional association or have received any prior award to be eligible. Previous nominees are eligible for renomination, and a new nomination must be submitted by a nominator via the online nomination form. Full eligibility criteria are set out in the guidelines. How to Apply Nominations must be submitted by a nominator via the online nomination form. Further information and the nomination form are available at: https://www.industry.gov.au/science-technology-and-innovation/science-engagement/prime-ministers-prizes-science/nominate-prime-ministers-prizes-science/prizes-australian-scientists-and-innovators Enquiries Phone: 13 28 46 Email: enquiries@industry.gov.au