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The Prime Minister’s Prize for Science – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems Prize

The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems Prize honours Indigenous-led projects that benefit communities and solve significant challenges.
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What do you get?

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems Prize is $250,000.

The prize recipient receives a prize money, a medallion, a lapel pin and and award certificate.

Who is this for?

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-led projects that benefit Australian Indigenous peoples, communities or place through the practice and preservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems.

The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science is part of the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Programme

About the program

The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are an ongoing element of the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Program. The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science will award up to $1.4 million each year for achievements across 3 prize categories:

  • the Science Prizes
  • the Science Teaching Prizes
  • the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems Prize.

The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded awards for achievements in scientific research and research-based innovation, the practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems and excellence in science teaching.

The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science celebrate Australian scientists and innovators, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who practice knowledge systems, and science teachers who are inspiring students to pursue science education and careers.

Past and future rounds

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The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2025 – Science Prizes
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The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science - Science Teaching Prizes
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The Prime Minister’s Prize for Science – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems Prize (Current page)

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Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Program

The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science is part of the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Program. This aims to:

  • increase Australian community engagement with the sciences, through activities and events
  • increase positive public sentiment and awareness of the contribution and achievements of Australian scientists and innovators
  • improve communication between Australian scientists, the general public, businesses and government
  • enhance focus on building skills and capability in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and digital literacy, in Australian schools and communities
  • increase engagement and participation in groups under-represented in STEM.

Key documents

Grant opportunity guidelines

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Sample application form – Individual Stage 1

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Sample application form – Team Stage 1

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CV template

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Written statement template

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Additional advice for responding to assessment criteria

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Further guidance materials and templates will be made available before Stage 2 opens for nominations.
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