The Prime Minister's Prize for Science may be awarded to an individual or jointly to up to four individuals, if the achievement is a collaborative or team effort. Where such is the case, papers cited in support of the nomination must be co-authored by a majority of the group's members. Should a group be awarded the Prize, each member of the collaboration would receive a medallion and an equal portion of the cash prize.

 

There are no restrictions as to when the achievement was accomplished, however nominees (either single or collective) should be currently active in research.

 

Nominees must also meet the eligibility criteria noted in the Guidelines, which also note an expectation of further public roles for the Prize recipients during the year following their award.

 

The recipient of the Prime Minister's Prize for Science will be expected to become a member of the Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC) from the date the award is made until the next award is made, and will be expected to attend PMSEIC meetings. In an instance where a team receives the Prize, the research team leader would normally be expected to become the PMSEIC member.

 

Further information about the Prime Minister's Prize for Science can be found at  www.innovation.gov.au/scienceprizes