PM's prize scientists
By Staff Writers
Tuesday, 01 April, 2008
Tuesday, 01 April, 2008
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.
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