The Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education recognise students, teachers, schools, leaders, volunteers, mentors and organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to science and science education in Queensland. The awards are named after Professor Peter Doherty, a Brisbane-born Nobel Prize-winning scientist who was educated at Indooroopilly State High School and the University of Queensland.
The awards, which commenced in 2004, are regarded as a prestigious and well-respected state acknowledgement of excellence.
Nominations are open for the 2012 Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education. This year twenty-seven awards will be presented, across five categories, to the value of $109,000.
771k (10 awards of $3000 each) 768k (10 awards of $5000 each) 765k (2 awards of $5000 each) 764k (partners/volunteers/mentors) (3 awards of $3000 each) 766k (2 awards of $5000 each)Applicants may be nominated by themselves or by another person. Eligibility conditions and selection criteria are listed on the application forms for each award. Previous Peter Doherty Award recipients are not eligible to apply.
The following forms should also be completed and attached to your nomination statement:
Form A - Applicant Information Form 752k
Form B - Referees 752k
Form C - Project Consent Form 187k
For further information, contact: peterdohertyawards@deta.qld.gov.au
This page was last reviewed on 07 Feb 2012
Winners announced:
11-19 August 2012 (during National Science Week).
Award Presentation Ceremony:
5 October 2012
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