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Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes
Australian Government · Australia
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes recognise Australian scientists and innovators for demonstrated achievements in science and research-based innovation and commercialisation. The prizes provide award funding, a medallion, lapel pin and certificate across five science and innovation prize categories.
Funding
$50K – $250K
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Nominee must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Self-nominations are not allowed.
• A nominee can only be nominated in one prize category.
• Nomination requires a nominator, two supporters and two independent referees.
To be eligible for a Science Prize, a nominee must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia, although nominees currently living or studying overseas are not precluded from being nominated. Nominees must not self-nominate, must not be nominated in more than one prize category, and must meet the specific eligibility criteria for the nominated prize. 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 for the Science Prizes must also provide two independent referees. Nominators and supporters must not be close family members, and a nominator cannot also be a supporter or independent referee for the same nomination.
What's Funded
Recognition of demonstrated achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation and commercialisation by individual scientists, innovators or teams through a nomination-based prize process.Expected Outcomes
Award recipients are recognised for outstanding scientific or innovation achievements that benefit Australia and the rest of the world. Successful nominees receive prize money and formal national recognition.Key Information
Applicant Types
individual
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
researchinnovationcommercialisation
Keywords
scienceinnovationcommercialisationscientistsresearchprizesawardsSTEM
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes?
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $50K – $250K in funding. The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes recognise Australian scientists and innovators for demonstrated achievements in science and research-based innovation and commercialisation. The prizes provide award funding, a medallion, lapel pin and certificate across five science and innovation prize categories.
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How much funding does the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes provide?
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes provides $50K – $250K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes?
- Nominee must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Self-nominations are not allowed.
- A nominee can only be nominated in one prize category.
- Nomination requires a nominator, two supporters and two independent referees.
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What activities are funded?
Recognition of demonstrated achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation and commercialisation by individual scientists, innovators or teams through a nomination-based prize process.
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