Leadership in Science
Awarded to an individual scientist who has successfully integrated their scientific expertise with the management skills necessary to nurture, inspire and mobilise their peers.
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The Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science is awarded to an individual scientist who has successfully integrated their scientific expertise with the management skills necessary to nurture, inspire and mobilise their peers.
Prize
$10,000
Assessment criteria
Entries must specifically address how the work entered meets the following assessment criteria.
Strategic vision (25%)
Describe and provide evidence of the extent to which the entrant has employed a clear vision and strategy.
Research excellence (25%)
Describe and provide evidence of the entrant’s leadership achievements in research, both in Australia and internationally.
Transformational leadership (25%)
Describe and provide evidence of the extent to which the entrant’s personal leadership style fosters an inclusive and productive environment.
Sustained impact (25%)
Describe and provide evidence of the extent to which the entrant’s research and leadership activities have led to a positive and sustained impact in Australia and internationally.
Category specific conditions of entry – Leadership prizes
This prize is open to individuals only.
The entrant must be either an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.
Activity entered for this prize must have taken place in or been led from Australia, as defined in the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Terms and Conditions.
Entrants can either enter themselves or be nominated by another person. If an entrant is nominated it is important that they provide input to the documentation supporting their nomination.
The activity entered or nominated for this prize may not be entered or nominated for another Australian Museum Eureka Prize in the same year.
Activity that has been awarded an Australian Museum Eureka Prize in the past cannot be entered again.
In addition to the prize and category specific conditions of entry all entrants need to comply with the General Terms and Conditions of Entry.
Entry materials
Each entry must include the following information. All information provided will be used by the judging panel to assess the activity against the assessment criteria.
Activity summary
[Two pages (maximum); 2cm margins (minimum); Size 11 font (minimum)].
A statement from the entrant or nominator that provides an overview of the entrants’ research and leadership activities, including objectives and results to date. Key dates (month and year) must be included.
Response to assessment criteria
[Two pages (maximum); 2cm margins (minimum); Size 11 font (minimum)].
A statement by the entrant or nominator on how the activity addresses each of the assessment criterion. Key dates (month and year) must be included.
Assessor reports
[Reports must be prepared using the template provided. Two pages (maximum)].
Three reports from assessors on how the activity addresses each of the assessment criterion. Judges rely on assessor reports to provide an additional perspective and informed opinion on the activity entered, therefore assessors should not be personally or directly involved in it. Assessors should be selected from a variety of different organisations. Reports must be prepared using the template provided.
Curriculum vitae (CV)
[Two pages (maximum), 2cm margins (minimum), size 11 font (minimum)].
The CV of the entrant or nominee. Please provide a factual summary of academic and professional achievements.
How to enter
- Review prize information.
- Register an account.
- Start online entry form from Tuesday 11 February 2025 (save it in-progress).
- Submit online entry form, including entry materials listed above, by the Entry Deadline, 7pm AEST Monday 14 April 2025. Late entries will not be accepted.
