Introduction 

The Prime Minister and the Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science announced the 2025 recipients on 3 November 2025. 

The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recognises demonstrated achievements by Australians in the fields of: 

  • scientific research
  • research-based innovation  
  • practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems
  • science teaching.

Learn about the prize recipients

Nominations open for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

Know someone making a meaningful and inspiring contribution to science? Now’s your chance to recognise their achievements and share their story with the nation. 

Nominations are open until 18 December 2025.