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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. 

Mating Dumpling Squid

Kevin Bacon, mating squids and water bombs

22-Feb-10 Find out how Kevin Bacon, mating squids and water bombs are connected in less than six degrees.More about: Kevin Bacon, mating squids and water bombs


Claire Baker

Fame and Fortune?

16-Feb-10 Sharing why they entered and the impact it has had, Eureka Prize winners and finalists tell all.More about: Fame and Fortune?


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

Just for Gen Y

09-Dec-09 Investing in the future of Australian science. Macquarie University reward Gen Y through the Eureka Prize for Early Career Research.More about: Just for Gen Y


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


Moon Foot Steps

5 to 1 Favourite Science Moments

21-Jul-09 Join us as we count down Australia's favourite moments in science. What will be number one?More about: 5 to 1 Favourite Science Moments


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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