PM's Science Prize nominations close this Friday
Wednesday, 19 May, 2010
Friday May 21 is your final day to submit applications for the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, so stop editing that PhD student's paper and get your entry in now.
Nominations also need not be finalised, but they should be substantially completed and submitted before 5.00 pm on the closing date.
“We are looking for Australia’s next Nobel Laureate, our next big inventors and those scientists who are working tirelessly to improve our way of life,” said Professor Penny D Sackett, Chief Scientist for Australia.
Prizes are awarded in five categories:
Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year ($50,000)
Science Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year ($50,000)
Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools ($50,000)
Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools ($50,000)
To nominate someone online or for more information, please visit the Science Prizes website, or for more information, go to the Chief Scientist's site.
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