Recognition of world-class science research

Help us recognise Australia’s best scientists and innovators by nominating them for one of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.

The prizes highlight achievements in science research. This year, the contribution of science to our economy will be explicitly recognised with a new prize, The Prime Minister’s Prize for the Commercial Application of Science.

Nominations are encouraged from:

• Heroes of Australian science who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge through science.
• Exceptional innovators from science and industry who have translated scientific knowledge into substantial commercial impact.
• Early to mid-career scientists whose research is already making, and will continue to have, an impact on our lives.

The awards will be presented by the Prime Minister and the Minister for Industry and Science, at a gala dinner in the Great Hall of Parliament House, Canberra.

The prizes include the $250,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science, $250,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for the Commercial Application of Science, $50,000 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year and $50,000 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year.

Prize recipients will receive national recognition and meet leaders in science, industry, education and government.

Nominations are now open and close at 5pm (Canberra time) on Thursday 26 March 2015.

For eligibility, selection criteria, nomination guidelines and more examples of past winners, visit: www.industry.gov.au/scienceprizes