Background
The Government of New Zealand introduced The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes in 2009 as a way of raising the profile and prestige of science among New Zealanders.
The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes are awarded to:
- An individual or team who has made an outstanding discovery or achievement in science that has had a significant impact on New Zealand:
The Prime Minister’s Science Prize - A scientist, within 5 years of completing a PhD, who is carrying out leading edge science:
The Prime Minister’s MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist Prize - A science teacher for outstanding achievement in teaching Science:
The Prime Minister’s Science Teacher Prize - A secondary school student for outstanding achievement in carrying out a practical and innovative research or technology project:
The Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize - An individual to further develop their knowledge of science media communication:
The Prime Minister’s Science Media Communication Prize