The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science are annual Australian awards for outstanding achievements in scientific research, innovation, and teaching.
Source:Department of Industry, Innovation and Science This prize is awarded only to an individual and the recipient receives AUD 50 000, a silver medallion and lapel pin.
Source:Department of Industry, Innovation and Science This award is for early to mid-career scientists, not more than ten years or full-time equivalent past the award of their highest degree (e.g. Master's or PhD), working in the life sciences.
[10] This prize is awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution to teaching science at a primary school level.
It was an international award, aimed at a worldwide audience for an outstanding specific achievement in a selected area of science and technology promoting human welfare.