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Welcome to the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes

Presented annually by the Australian Museum, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes reward excellence in the fields of research & innovation, science leadership, school science and science journalism & communication. 

Water Drop Crown

The Eureka Effect

11-Jan-10 The crunching has been done and the stats are in. What impact are the Eurekas making?More about: The Eureka Effect


2010 Promo

New Prize for Gen Y in 2010

09-Dec-09 Just for Gen Y is the Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Early Career Research PLUS there are 16 others prizes worth over $170,000, with something for everyone.More about: New Prize for Gen Y in 2010


Jack Buckley

Your Eureka Moment

04-Sep-09 Award Dinner guests were asked to share their special Eureka Moment with us. Here are just a few.More about: Your Eureka Moment


Luke Ockerby (winner 2008 DNA sequencing) with Rochelle Cook, Head of Science, St. Brendan-Shaw TAS

Have you cast a vote and won a prize?

02-Sep-09 Thanks for voting in the Eureka Prizes People's Choice Award. Check here to see if you have won a prize just for taking part.More about: Have you cast a vote and won a prize?


Cate Blanchett and Dr Katherine Belov

Out of the Lab - Into the Limelight

19-Aug-09 Scientists and celebrities rubbed shoulders at the 2009 Eureka Prizes Award Dinner.More about: Out of the Lab - Into the Limelight


Key Dates

5 Febuary: Entries Open

7 May: Entries Close

22 July: Finalists Announced

17 August: Winners Announced

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Eureka Moments

Hear the thoughts and insights of our Eureka Alumni.  Why did they win? Where are they now? And how has their life changed? 

Nicole Kuepper has won two Eureka Prizes.  Find out how it has impacted on her and her science.
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