2016 Eureka Prize entries closing soon

Researchers, science leaders and science journalists are encouraged to enter the 2016 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes before the close of entries in early May.

Presented by the Australian Museum, this year’s awards comprise 16 prizes across four categories. The full prize list includes:

Research & Innovation

• NSW Office of Environment and Heritage Eureka Prize for Environmental Research
• UNSW Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research
• Scopus Eureka Prize for Excellence in International Scientific Collaboration
• Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research
• Johnson & Johnson Eureka Prize for Innovation in Medical Research (new)
• ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology
• Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher
• Defence Science and Technology Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia
• UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research

Leadership

• 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
• CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science
• University of Technology, Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers

Science Communication & Journalism

• Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science (new)
• Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Australian Science Research
• Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Science Journalism

School Science

• University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize (Primary and Secondary Schools)

Entries can be submitted at https://eureka-entry.australianmuseum.net.au up until 6 May 2016 at 7 pm AEST, with the Eureka Prizes office to be staffed until the close of entries to help with any last-minute enquiries. The office can be contacted on (02) 9320 6483 or via eureka@austmus.gov.au.