Australian Museum Eureka Prizes

Australian Biological Resources Study

The Australian Biological Resources Study aims to provide, through strategic partnerships, the underlying taxonomic knowledge necessary for the conservation and sustainable use of Australia's biodiversity.

Australian Catholic University

Australian Catholic University’s (ACU National) distinctive Mission is guided by a concern for justice, equity and human dignity. A commitment to ethics and social responsibility enriches the University’s quality teaching and learning, research and community engagement. Consistent with such a Mission, the University’s Eureka prize is awarded by an institution that values ethical standards in particular. These reach out in turn to help define the quality of its research.

Australian Government Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research

The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) strives as a key priority to encourage the sustainable growth of Australian industries by developing a national innovation system that drives knowledge creation, international competitiveness and greater productivity.

Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

The Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment, water resources and natural, cultural and Indigenous heritage, as well as to support and encourage a rich and stimulating cultural sector for all Australians. This role includes advising the Government on its policies for protecting the environment and encouraging the nation’s arts and cultural sector. The Department also manages the Government's main environment, heritage and arts programmes; implements domestic climate change programmes; and is working to improve Australia's water infrastructure and the management of scarce water resources.

British Council

The British Council aims to strengthen the relationship between Australia and the UK by creating opportunities for talented young people from both countries to share creative ideas and experiences.

CSIRO

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO carries out scientific research in areas including energy, the environment, information technology, health, mining, manufacturing, agriculture and natural resources. Our aim is to create impact by addressing the nation’s big challenges, through: Innovative technologies to improve industry competitiveness; Technologies to create new markets for Australian industry; Integrated solutions, information and research; and Knowledge-based services to governments and business

Defence Science and Technology Organisation

The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is part of Australia's Department of Defence. DSTO is the Australian Government’s lead agency charged with applying science and technology to protect and defend Australia and its national interests.

Land & Water Australia

Land & Water Australia is a statutory corporation of the Australian Government within the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry portfolio, established under the Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development (PIERD) Act 1989. Its mission is to invest in knowledge, partnerships, innovation and adoption to underpin sustainable natural resource management in Australia.

Macquarie University

Australia's prosperity, and a supply of scientists, engineers and technicians is critical to our country's future. As well as performing world-class scientific research, Macquarie University is committed to playing a significant role in the development of future Australian scientists through collaborative programs with local high schools such as The Science Partnership, by promoting science scholarship and leadership among Indigenous students and through sponsorship of prizes for high school students like the Eureka Prize for Action Against Climate Change.

New South Wales Department of Environment and Climate Change

The Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW: • works towards a healthy environment cared for and enjoyed by the whole NSW community • manages the state's natural resources, including biodiversity, soils and natural vegetation • manages natural and cultural heritage across the state's land and waters • acts to minimise the impacts of climate change • promotes sustainable consumption, resource use and waste management • regulates activities to protect the environment • conducts biodiversity, plant, environmental and cultural heritage research to improve decision making.

Insurance Australia Group

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) is Australasia's leading general insurance group. IAG believes that climate change is one of the most significant risks currently facing the community with catastrophic weather related incidents representing a financial risk to both customers and IAG’s business. IAG continues to strongly advocate on the need for early action on climate change and as such is delighted to sponsor the Eureka Prize for Innovative Solutions to Climate Change.

New Scientist

Established in 1956, New Scientist is the one science magazine and website that's big enough to see science and technology in context and report the vital industrial, commercial and social consequences. We have a global reach that no other science magazine can match. Every issue of New Scientist provides worldwide coverage of the latest developments in science and technology, in-depth features and hard-hitting opinion. For anyone who wants to know what's happening, why and how it will affect the world around them visit

New South Wales Office of Science and Medical Research

The Office for Science and Medical Research promotes growth and innovation in science and medical research to achieve better economic, technological, health and environmental outcomes for the people of New South Wales. Working closely with business, the higher education sector, the scientific, health and medical research communities, the Office fosters and supports research and commercialisation, helping to position New South Wales as the leader in science, innovation and medical research.

The Sherman Foundation

The Sherman Foundation is a private Australian foundation whose primary purpose is to make grants to philanthropic causes. Meeting bi-annually, the Sherman Foundation trustees determine its Grants Recipients based on family priorities. Current priorities include the Arts, Education, Animal protection, Jewish/Israel affairs, Environment, Youth and Indigenous.

Smart Population Foundation

Voiceless

Voiceless promotes respect and compassion for animals; increases awareness of the conditions in which they live; and takes action to protect animals from suffering. Voiceless: a) awards grants to organisations that share our vision. b) educates Australians and in particular young Australians. c) works to improve legal protection for animals

University of New South Wales

We live in amazing times. But our dazzling technology can blind us to the brilliant science behind it, to the great human hunger for answering life’s mysteries and challenges. We cherish the originality and the discipline of science and we take seriously our duty to educate and pass on the fruits of knowledge - old and new. The Eureka Prizes give us a unique way to pay public tribute to unsung researchers and to say that great science is dazzling too.

University of Sydney, Faculty of Science

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Science offers challenging science-based activities to school students and teachers whilst actively cultivating an interest in science within schools and the general community. Our outstanding teaching and research excellence are internationally renowned and provide our students with the foundation to lead scientific innovation

University of Technology, Sydney

The University of Technology, Sydney is an Australian university with an international focus. It provides higher education to enhance professional practice, to serve the community at large and to enable students to reach their full personal and career potential. Through its promotion of learning and pursuit of research and creative practice, the University contributes to the advancement and integration of knowledge, professional skills and technology,and their intelligent, sustainable and enterprising application for the benefit of humanity.

Abbeys Bookshop, Sydney

Established in 1968, Abbey’s Bookshop is famous for its core strengths of history, science, philosophy, the classics and crime fiction, as well as an impressive range of fiction, biography, travel, art, religion and children’s books. We aim to give our customers the best selection of books as well as the best service!

ABC

ABC Science Online is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's online gateway to science.

Microsoft

Microsoft and our partners provide the ‘enabling applications’ that education institutions need for 21st century learning. The underlying capabilities – from connectivity to security and manageability – that enable these applications to function across educational IT environments are all provided by the integrated Microsoft platform.