Preparing your Eureka Prizes submission: information for entrants

On-demand information session for entrants, nominators and those administering an entry.

2018 NSW Office of Environment and Heritage Eureka Prize for Environmental Research Finalist

Coral Nurture Program, Finalist - 2021 NSW Environment, Energy and Science (DPIE) Eureka Prize for Applied Environmental Research

Overview

The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are the country’s most comprehensive national science awards, recognising the achievements of scientists, researchers, and science communicators at all career stages.

We appreciate that preparing a submission is a significant commitment – reviewing the conditions of entry, crafting responses to the assessment criteria, approaching assessors and navigating the online entry system all take time and energy. This on-demand 45-minute information session will provide general advice to help demystify the submission process and set you on the right path when preparing your entry.

If you have a question specific to your individual circumstances, please contact the Eureka Prizes team on eureka@australian.museum. This session is not suitable for people entering either the Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize or the Eureka Prize for Science Journalism.

Topics covered

About the Eureka Prizes
Prize program
Program timeline
Breakdown of the prize information
Tips for submitting a strong application
Selecting assessors
Other considerations
Navigating the online entry system
Why enter?
Key contacts and details
Audience questions

Who is this session for?

This session has been designed with the following people in mind:

Those considering entering for the first time but are not sure where to start
Individuals and teams who don’t have access to entry support from their institution
Past entrants who haven’t been selected and wish to refine their application

Date of recording: Wednesday 1 March 2023

Presentation Preparing your Eureka Prizes submission: information for entrants

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