2019 PM Science Prizes for Science

Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol44 Issue8 25 February–1 March 2019

Nominations are now open for the 2019 PM Science prizes for research:

Prime Minister’s Prize for Science ($250 000) Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year ($50 000) Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year ($50 000)

Prizes for innovation:

Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation ($250 000) Prize for New Innovators ($50 000)

Prizes for science, mathematics or technology teaching:

Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools ($50 000) Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools ($50 000)

The Frank Fenner, Malcom McIntosh and New Innovators prizes are awarded for early-career achievements made within 10 years (full time or full time equivalent) of completing relevant studies. The New Innovators prize rewards steps towards translating research into a commercially available product.

Nominations are open until 12 March 2019 and nominating is easier than ever! See the “how to nominate” link for more information. Other resources can also be found in the online toolkit.

For more information about the PM’s Prizes, visit industry.gov.au/pmscienceprizes