Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
Rewarding excellence in the fields of research & innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science.
2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes winners announced
The 2026 winners of the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes have been announced. 19 Eureka Prizes were awarded alongside the Australian Museum Research Institute Medal, on an incredible night celebrating scientific excellence. As the world faces new challenges, Australian scientists continue to build bridges between disciplines and translate complex discoveries into solutions that benefit society.
About the Eureka Prizes
The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are the country’s most comprehensive national science awards, honouring excellence across the areas of research & innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science.
Presented annually in partnership with some of the nation's leading scientific institutions, government organisations, universities and corporations, the Eureka Prizes raise the profile of science and science engagement in the community by celebrating outstanding achievement.
