Australian Museum Eureka Prizes

The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are the country’s most comprehensive national science awards.

Established in 1990, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes honour excellence across the areas of research and innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science.

Presented annually in partnership with some of the nation's leading scientific institutions, government organisations, universities and corporations, the Eureka Prizes raise the profile of science and science engagement in the community by celebrating outstanding achievement.

In 2024, there are 18 different prizes on offer across the categories of research and innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science. 

There are prizes available for both individuals and teams. Entrants can either enter themselves or be nominated. 

It’s free to enter and there’s a prize pool of $180,000 to be shared between the winners.

For the second year running, the Australian Institute of Botanical Science is proud to present The Eureka Prize for Excellence in Botanical Science.

Last year, Dr Noushka Reiter was the winner of the 2023 Eureka Prize for Excellence in Botanical Science. She leads an internationally recognised orchid conservation program, which has bolstered the populations of 14 endangered species by up to 260%.

Entries open Monday 12 February

Entries close 7pm AEST, Friday 12 April

Finalists announced Wednesday 31 July

Winners announced at Award Ceremony Wednesday 4 September

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