Australian Museum Eureka Prizes

09/04/2026

⏰ It’s your last chance to enter the 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes!

Entries close tomorrow. Get yours in now:
https://bit.ly/3O0f4iL

08/04/2026

The 2026 Eureka Prizes entries will close one week from today, on Thursday 16 April! ⏰

We do not accept late entries or alterations, so make sure you leave yourself enough time to finish your entry and double check it before you submit.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3O0f4iL

08/04/2026

It’s your last chance to enter the 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes ⏰

These are the nation’s leading science awards and celebrate the scientists and innovators unafraid of pushing boundaries.

There are 19 prizes to be won, covering a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines including:

🔬Excellence in Forensic Science
👩‍🔬 Leadership in Science
🧬 Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia
🧪 Outstanding Mentor of Researchers

Know any outstanding scientists, innovators or science communicators? This could be their year!

Entries close at 7pm (AEST) Thursday 16 April.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3AuWW4p

02/04/2026

🔬📈Is your interdisciplinary research driving unprecedented change?

There is strength in diversity, especially when disciplines converge.

The Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research is awarded for an outstanding research outcome that was only possible due to the integration of two or more disciplines or bodies of specialised knowledge.

The Eureka Prizes offer an opportunity to platform your work, connect with science leaders and innovators and share “what’s next” in collaborative research.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3O0f4iL

02/04/2026

In this Q&A, Professor Salah Sukkarieh sheds light on the University of Sydney's decision to sponsor the Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science, opening it to an even more diverse and cross disciplinary pool of talented researchers in the disciples of Technology and Engineering.

“In my work, the boundaries between science, technology and engineering tend to disappear as soon as you move into real world deployment,” he says.

“In controlled settings, you can separate theory, algorithms and systems. In the field, particularly where autonomous systems need to operate in areas such as agriculture, mining, first response and the environment, those elements have to operate together.”

Read the rest of the conversation here: 👉 https://bit.ly/414EEGH

Appy for the Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science, Technology and Engineering here: Emerging Leader in Science, Technology and Engineering - The Australian Museum

02/04/2026

What does successful science mentorship look like in the classroom? 🧬

We sat down with science teacher Annie Martin to discuss her long-term success with the School Science Eureka Prizes.

Annie shares her proven strategies for:

💡 Cultivating "passion topics" that keep students engaged
💡 Breaking down filmmaking into manageable, student-led chunks
💡 Creating a space for peer feedback that mimics real-world scientific collaboration

Read our blog for practical tips on supporting the next generation of innovators.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4dEEmOg

01/04/2026

⏰Entries to the 2026 Eureka Prizes close at 7pm AEST on Thursday 16 April.

If you have been thinking about preparing a submission, it's time to get started!

View the full prize program:

Rewarding excellence in Australian research & innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science

31/03/2026

“Science isn't just about results or equations. When we highlight leadership, we put the human story into science." 🧪✨

Read this in conversation with Professor Anita Ho-Baillie, John Hooke Chair of Nanoscience at the University of Sydney, about the evolving landscape of scientific leadership. As a pioneer in next-gen solar technology, Anita believes that recognising leadership is what makes science accessible, inspiring, and deeply connected to society.

In our latest blog Anita discusses:

Why leadership is just as vital as research excellence

Why researchers should step forward for recognition or nominate a colleague!

Read the full blog to see how visionary leadership is at the heart of the next generation of scientific breakthroughs.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4d4DH8C

26/03/2026

🚀Is your journalism bridging the gap between science and the public?

Helping the public navigate scientific issues is paramount in today’s culture.

The Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism is awarded to an Australian journalist or journalist team whose work is assessed as having most effectively communicated scientific issues to the public.

Australia’s most prestigious science awards provide a platform to elevate your investigative work and storytelling, connect with scientific leaders and innovators and share “what’s next” for the future of science journalism.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qivEIi

25/03/2026

🚀Have you considered nominating your mentor for national recognition?
Are you that mentor?

Those who play pivotal roles in developing scientific talent deserve to be celebrated.

The University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Researchers is awarded to an individual scientist who has helped develop the next generation of Australia's scientific researchers.

Australia’s most prestigious science awards provide an opportunity to connect with research leaders, inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators, and have your mentorship recognised on a national stage.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kf75KU