The SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards are now open for applications – so the search is on for South Australia’s top scientists, researchers, innovators and educators.
Celebrating 20 years in 2024, the SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards raise the profile of exceptional STEMM professionals, and shine a well-deserving spotlight on the social, economic, health and/or environmental impacts of individuals and teams.
Applications are open now to enter yourself, your team or to apply on behalf of someone else, in the following categories:
• South Australian Scientist of the Year
• South Australian Innovator of the Year
• PhD Research Excellence
• Excellence in Science and Industry Collaboration
• STEMM Educator of the Year – School (Primary or Secondary)
• STEMM Educator of the Year – Tertiary (University or Registered Training Organisation)
Winners receive prize money to support future work or career aspirations – with $25,000 for each for the South Australian Scientist of the Year and South Australian Innovator of the Year awards, and $10,000 each for the remaining winners.
Flinders’ Research Development and Support will provide support to any Flinders’ applications. The Flinders internal closing date for a completed final draft application is Friday 12 April. For more information about the support RDS can supply, click here or contact the team via email.
Final applications close on Friday 26 April, with the Celebration event to announce the winners will be held of Friday 8 November.
For more information, visit the SA Science Awards website.