Central to the purpose of the Academy is the recognition and support of outstanding contributions to the advancement of science.
The honorific awards were established to recognise distinguished research in four categories: early-career scientists up to 10 years post PhD, mid-career scientists 8 years to 15 years post PhD, career awards for life-long achievement, and the most prestigious category, premier awards, which recognises researchers of the highest standing over a career of any length.
These awards shine a light on researchers who are making outstanding contributions to science and progressing the advancement of science in Australia.
The awards recognise remarkable achievements in research fields including Earth sciences, biology, physics, mathematics, chemistry, experimental biomedicine, genetics and more.