The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

Overview

The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science is an element of the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Programme. The prizes recognise the achievements and success of Australian scientists and innovators, as well as the critical role science educators play in inspiring and encouraging students to take an interest in science and consider science as a career. The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science will award up to $750 000 in total each year. Each prize recipient receives a medallion, lapel pin, prize money and an award certificate. There are five prizes for science and innovation (Science Prizes) and two prizes for science teaching (Science Teaching Prizes). Science Prizes Prime Minister’s Prize for Science is awarded for a significant advancement of knowledge through science. Prize money of $250 000 is awarded to the recipient Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation is awarded for the innovative translation of scientific knowledge into a commercially available product, service or process that has had substantial economic, social and where relevant environmental benefits. Prize money of $250 000 is awarded to the recipient Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year and Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year each recognise an exceptional achievement in science that benefits, or has the potential to benefit, human welfare or society. Prize money of $50 000 is awarded to the recipient Prize for New Innovators recognises an exceptional early achievement towards the successful commercialisation of scientific research with substantial economic, social and where relevant environmental benefits. Prize money of $50 000 is awarded to the recipient. Science Teaching Prizes Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools Prize money of $50 000 is awarded to each Science Teaching recipient.