About the Eureka Prizes

The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are the country’s most comprehensive national science awards, honouring excellence across the areas of research & innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science.

Presented annually in partnership with some of the nation's leading scientific institutions, government organisations, universities and corporations, the Eureka Prizes raise the profile of science and science engagement in the community by celebrating outstanding achievement.


2024 Eureka Prizes winners

The 2024 Eureka Prizes winners have been announced with 19 individuals and teams recognised across the categories of Research & Innovation, Leadership, Science Engagement and School Science.

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Entries open Monday 12 February

Entries close 7pm AEST Friday 12 April

Finalists announced Wednesday 31 July

Winners announced at Award Ceremony Wednesday 4 September


It's time for students with a knack for communicating, and budding filmmakers with an interest in science, to pull out their cameras.

Sponsored by the University of Sydney, the Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize encourages students to explore a scientific concept, discovery or invention, or test their own scientific hypothesis in a short film. Students can work individually or in teams of up to six people, and there is a prize pool of $10,000 to be shared between the winners and their schools.

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Got a query about your Eureka Prize entry or nomination? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for fast feedback on eligibility, entry materials, online entry forms and timelines.

If you can't find what you're looking for, contact the Eureka Prizes team via eureka@australian.museum or phone (02) 9320 6230.


Explore the searchable database featuring every Eureka Prize winner since the program's inception in 1990. Uncover the pioneering achievements of Australia’s leading scientists and science communicators, who have pushed boundaries, inspired the public and helped define the nation’s scientific legacy.







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