The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science 2027 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems Prize

The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious awards for achievements in: scientific research and research-based innovation the practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems excellence in science teaching. The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science expects to award approximately $1.4 million each year (2027, 2028 and 2029), noting the total funding awarded in any year may vary if more than one recipient is awarded a prize, for achievements across 3 prize categories: the Science Prizes the Science Teaching Prizes the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems Prize. The Knowledge Systems Prize celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led projects that benefit Australian Indigenous peoples, communities or place, and contribute to solving a significant challenge through the practice and preservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems. Information on the other prizes can be found on the Science page and Science Teaching page. We particularly encourage the nomination of candidates from diverse backgrounds and of all gender identities. There are 3 nomination types available for this prize: Individual; Team; and Community Groups. The prize recipient receives a medallion, lapel pin, award certificate and prize money. Where we award the prize to a team, each member will receive a medallion, lapel pin, award certificate and an equal portion of the prize money. Where we award the prize to a community group (up to 4 representatives), the group will receive a medallion, lapel pin, award certificate and the prize money will be awarded to the community group. The Minister may approve more than one recipient for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems Prize, subject to the availability of grant funds. We may recognise highly ranked nominees through the awarding of highly commended certificates.