Eureka Prizes

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The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are annual Australian science prizes awarded in the fields of scientific research & innovation, science leadership, science communication & journalism and school science.

There is also a People's Choice Award which is decided by popular public vote.

The finalists are announced each July and winners are announced at a Gala Dinner in August. The awards are presented by the Australian Museum in cooperation with the Australian and New South Wales governments and a range of organisations, companies and individuals.

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[edit] Awards

In 2008, awards will be presented in four fields: science leadership, science research and innovation, school science and science communication and journalism. The number and names of the awards have changed since they began in 1990.

[edit] Leadership

  • CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science
  • British Council Eureka Prize for Young Leaders in Environmental Issues & Climate Change

[edit] Research and Innovation

  • Australian Catholic University Eureka Prize for Research in Ethics
  • Australian Biological Resources Study Eureka Prize for Outstanding Taxonomic Research
  • New South Wales Department of Environment and Climate Change Eureka Prize for Environmental Sustainability Education
  • Insurance Australia Group Eureka Prize for Innovative Solution to Climate Change
  • DSTO Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Support of Defence or National Security
  • Land & Water Australia Eureka Prize for Water Research & Innovation
  • New South Wales Office of Science and Medical Research Eureka Prize for Medical Research
  • Sherman Eureka Prize for Environmental Research
  • University of New South Wales Eureka Prize for Scientific Research
  • Voiceless Eureka Prize for Scientific Research which Contributed to Animal Protection

[edit] School Science

  • Holmes à Court – UTS Eureka Prize for Science Teaching
  • Macquarie Eureka Schools Science Prize for Action Against Climate Change
  • University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize

[edit] Science communication and journalism

  • NewScientist Eureka Prize for Science Photography
  • Australian Government Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science
  • Australian Government Eureka Prize for Science Journalism
  • Australian Government Peter Hunt Eureka Prize for Environmental Journalism

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