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Prime Minister's Prizes for Science – Science Teaching Prizes
Australian Government · Australia
The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science – Science Teaching Prizes recognise Australian primary and secondary school teachers for excellence in teaching science, technology, engineering or mathematics. There are 2 prizes, each worth $250,000, plus a medallion, lapel pin and award certificate.
Funding
$250K – $250K
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
Australian citizen or permanent resident
Registered full-time or part-time primary or secondary school teacher on the Australian Schools List
Active in classroom STEM teaching in Australia at time of nomination
Must be nominated by another person with two supporters; no self-nominations
To be eligible for a Science Teaching Prize, a nominee must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia, have undertaken the teaching achievement for which they are nominated in Australia, not be self-nominated, not be nominated in more than one prize category, be a full-time or part-time registered teacher at a primary or secondary school listed on the Australian Schools List, and be active in teaching science, technology, engineering or mathematics in the classroom at the time of nomination. Teachers on parental leave who intend to return to teaching are eligible. Nominees do not need to be a member of a professional association or have received any prior award. A nomination must be proposed by a nominator with knowledge of the nominee's achievements and endorsed by two supporters. Nominators and supporters must not be close family members, and a nominator cannot also be a supporter for the same nomination. Either the nominator or one of the supporters must be the Principal or Head of School at the current school of achievement.
What's Funded
Recognition of demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching of science, technology, engineering or mathematics in Australian primary or secondary schools. Nominations assess teaching achievement and supporting evidence rather than funding a proposed project.Expected Outcomes
Award recipients are recognised for significant contributions to STEM education. Shortlisted nominees provide written responses, supporter statements, a video of their teaching environment, and supporting evidence against assessment criteria.Key Information
Applicant Types
individual
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
trainingresearchcommunityother
Keywords
science teachingSTEMteachersprimary schoolssecondary schoolsprizeeducationscience
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science – Science Teaching Prizes?
The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science – Science Teaching Prizes is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $250K – $250K in funding. The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science – Science Teaching Prizes recognise Australian primary and secondary school teachers for excellence in teaching science, technology, engineering or mathematics. There are 2 prizes, each worth $250,000, plus a medallion, lapel pin and award certificate.
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How much funding does the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science – Science Teaching Prizes provide?
The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science – Science Teaching Prizes provides $250K – $250K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science – Science Teaching Prizes?
Australian citizen or permanent resident
Registered full-time or part-time primary or secondary school teacher on the Australian Schools List
Active in classroom STEM teaching in Australia at time of nomination
Must be nominated by another person with two supporters; no self-nominations
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What activities are funded?
Recognition of demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching of science, technology, engineering or mathematics in Australian primary or secondary schools. Nominations assess teaching achievement and supporting evidence rather than funding a proposed project.
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