[Sres-postdocs] Research/Science Prizes FYI

[Maria Rodriguez]

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1) Prime Minister's Prizes for science
The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science are a national tribute to
excellent and dedicated work in Australian science and science teaching.
Each comprise a cash grant, a medallion and a lapel pin of the nature of
those worn by recipients of Australian Honours such as the AO.

The major Prize, the Prime Minister's Prize for Science, is one of the
nation's most highly-regarded awards and the premier national award for
scientific achievement. It is awarded for an outstanding specific
achievement in any area of science advancing human welfare or benefiting
society, and has been awarded previously to such luminaries of
Australian science as Frank Fenner, Donald Metcalf and Jacques Miller.

Prime Minister's Prize for Science - $300,000 and gold medalion
The Science Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the Year - $50,000
grant and medallion (early career scientists 35 yo or less)
The Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year - $50,000
grant and medallion (early career scientist 35 yo or less)
The Prime Ministers Prizes for Excellence in Science Teaching - primary
and secondary each win $50,000 and medallion

Details on applications and guidelines are available at
https://sciencegrants.dest.gov.au/scienceprize/pages/home.aspx

2) 2008 Rolex Award for Enterprise - $A120,000 for inspiring project

Australians have a late chance to apply for one of the world's
best-known accolades for an inspiring scientific, environmental,
innovative or cultural project.

Applications for a 2008 Rolex Award for Enterprise close on May 31,
2007. The awards are given in five main areas: Science and Medicine,
Technology and Innovation, Exploration and Discovery, The Environment
and Cultural Heritage.

The five winners a Rolex Awards each receive US$100,000, an inscribed
gold Rolex chronometer and international publicity for projects that
meet the programme's criteria: originality, feasibility and potential
impact.

In 2006, Australian marine researcher Brad Norman received a Rolex Award
to help with his worldwide project to record and conserve the rare whale
shark, the world's largest fish.

Details on applications are available at http://www.rolexawards.com

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