Prize categories
There are 7 prize categories.
Science prizes
Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
For significant advancement of knowledge through science. This prize can be awarded to an individual or a team of up to 4 individuals. Awards $250,000.
Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation
For translating scientific knowledge into a commercially available product, service or process with economic, social or environmental benefits. This prize can be awarded to an individual or a team of up to 4 individuals. Awards $250,000.
Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
For an exceptional achievement in life science that benefits, or has the potential to benefit, human welfare or society. Recognises achievements within 10 years (full time or full time equivalent) of completing relevant studies. Awards $50,000.
Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
For an exceptional achievement in physical science that benefits, or has the potential to benefit, human welfare or society. Recognises achievements within 10 years (full time or full time equivalent) of completing relevant studies. Awards $50,000.
Prize for New Innovators
For an early achievement towards partially or fully commercialising or translating scientific research with economic, social, or environmental benefits. Recognises achievements within 10 years (full time or full time equivalent) of completing relevant studies. Awards $50,000.
Science teaching prizes
Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools
For excellence in primary school teaching in any area of science that is part of the teacher’s state or territory science, mathematics or technology syllabus. Awards $50,000.
Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools
Excellence in secondary school teaching in any area of science that is part of the teacher’s state or territory science, mathematics or technology syllabus. Awards $50,000.
