PM's prize scientists

Scientists and science teachers are being encouraged to nominate colleagues for the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science.

The prizes, which cover five categories, comprise a substantial cash grant and have been awarded to such distinguished scientists and innovators as Frank Fenner, Jacques Miller and Graeme Clark.

The prize categories are:

• Prime Minister's Prize for Science ($300,000)
• 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) and
• Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools ($50,000).

Nominations close on May 9.