The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are awarded for demonstrated achievements in:

• scientific research
• research-based innovation
• the practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems
• excellence in science teaching.

Prize recipients receive national recognition for their work, and are important role models whose achievements benefit Australia and the rest of the world.

Nominees can’t self-nominate. They need champions across our universities, research institutes, industries, schools and communities to put them forward. So, start preparing your nomination early and don’t miss the closing date.

• Nominations open: Thursday 5 November 2026.
• Stage 1 nominations close: Thursday 7 January 2027, 5:00pm AEDT.
• Stage 2 (shortlisted nominations only) open: mid-April 2027.
• Stage 2 (shortlisted nominations only) close: early May 2027.

Find out more at industry.gov.au/PMPrizes