Applications for the 2026 Premier’s Science Awards are now open!
This year also marks a special anniversary as we mark 25 years of the Premier’s Science Awards in Western Australia.
In its 25th year, the Premier's Science Awards is celebrating exceptional Western Australians across 10 categories:
- Scientist of the Year
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist of the Year
- Mid-Career Scientist of the Year
- Early Career Scientist of the Year
- Student Scientist of the Year
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM Student of the Year
- Government Science Project of the Year
- STEM Educator of the Year – Schools (Primary and Secondary)
- STEM Educator of the Year – Tertiary (Universities and Registered Training Organisations)
- Science Engagement Initiative of the Year
The winner of each category will receive a generous prize from a total pool of $140,000 and a professional video to promote their work and achievements.
Winners and finalists of these prestigious awards are recognised for their work by peers, scientific organisations and the community. WA scientists, researchers, STEM tertiary students, STEM educators and STEM engagement providers are encouraged to apply.
Nominations are also open for the WA Science Hall of Fame, which was established in 2007 and recognises exceptional, lifelong contributions made by Western Australians to STEM.
Applications and nominations close at 4pm (AWST) on Monday 11 May 2026.
Learn more on how to apply for each of the categories and to make a nomination for the Hall of Fame on the Premier’s Science Awards page.
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