The Frederick White Prize recognises the achievements of scientists in Australia who are engaged in research of intrinsic scientific merit which has an actual or potential contribution to community interests, to rural or industrial progress or to the understanding of natural phenomena. Relevant areas of research are mathematics, physics, astronomy, chemistry; the terrestrial and planetary sciences. The prize of up to an amount of $3000 (GST exempt) is awarded biennially to scientists under 40 years at the closing date except in the case of significant interruptions to a research career. The award is restricted to research conducted mainly in Australia.

NB – If a proposed candidate is already the recipient of an Academy award, the second award must be for a distinct, additional, body of work undertaken since the first award, and/or work in a different field.

Previous winners:

2008 – R.J. Smernik
2006 – J.R. Tickner
2004 – M.H. England
2002 – L.D. Rotstayn
2000 – P.J. Scales
1998 – G.I. McFadden
1996 – I.E. Woodrow
1994 – R.T. Kingsford
1992 – M.B. Singh
1990 – D.J. Evans
1988 – T.J. McDougall
1986 – L.R. White
1984 – P.M. Colman

For more information contact awards@science.org.au