APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education

The ASPIRE Prize is an annual award, valued at US$25,000 (equivalent to A$37,000 – $38,000), which recognises young scientists from APEC economies who have demonstrated a commitment to both excellence in scientific research, as evidenced by scholarly publication, and cooperation with scientists from other APEC member economies.

Each year the APEC host economy is asked to provide a theme to guide nominations for the ASPIRE prize to be awarded in their host year. For its host year of 2023, the United States has selected the ASPIRE Prize theme ‘Inclusive Science, Technology and Innovation for a Resilient and Sustainable Environment’.

Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in scientific research and cooperation with scientists from other APEC member economies, including inclusive and interdisciplinary collaborations in subjects such as: biology, oceanography, chemistry, environmental science, public health, economics, data sciences, social sciences and other relevant fields.