Science researchers make important contributions to Victoria and the world, so a number of awards exist to reward and encourage researchers. The awards vary between early career science research and general research projects.
Describes the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes available to post secondary students. Includes 23 prizes in categories of education, innovation and leadership, research and science communication.
Describes the Hugh McKay Award - a recognition for Victorians contributing to primary industries by maintaining profitability and social outcomes. Includes details about key dates and entry guidelines.
Describes the Malcolm McIntosh Prize. Entrants must be individuals under 35 years of age and some public obligation goes along with the medal and prize.
Outlines the Premier's Award for Medical Research. Includes information about the prizes awarded to postgraduate students and researchers for innovative medical research in a Victorian institution.
Describes the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. This international program recognises individuals producing outstanding efforts in areas that advance human knowledge and well being. Includes eligibility criteria and contact details.
Describes the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, Australia's most prestigious science and science teaching awards.
Discusses the purpose and usefulness of the Victoria Fellowships for early career scientists and engineers. Outlines various types of international study projects that may be awarded the Fellowships and provides details about additional travel money for those students studying in France.
Details the $50,000 Victoria Prize and the Anne and Eric Smorgon Memorial Award. The Victoria Prize celebrates leadership, determination, adventure and creativity through recognition of an individual whose scientific discovery or technology innovation has significantly advanced the State's knowledge base or has the potential to lead to a commercial outcome.