The Tall Poppy Campaign was created in 1998 by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) to recognise and celebrate Australian intellectual and scientific excellence and to encourage younger Australians to follow in the footsteps of our outstanding achievers. It has made significant achievements towards building a more publicly engaged scientific leadership in Australia.

In addition, the The Tall Poppy Campaign recognises the achievements of Australian scientists through the prestigious annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. The Campaign’s Tall Poppies engage the winners of Young Tall Poppy Science Awards (‘Tall Poppies’) in activities to promote interest in science among school students and teachers, as well as an understanding and appreciation of science in the broader community.

2023 Nominations

2023 nominations are now open and close on April 14th at 5.00 pm AEDT.

All applications should be made via the online application form.

Simply click here or on the Nominations 2023 link below to find more information on how to apply.

All applicants will be advised of the outcome of the respective State Selection Panels which generally meet between June and September as arranged.

2023 Young Tall Poppy Mentoring Sessions 

The 2023 Tall Poppy Mentoring program will commence in March.

These 1-hour sessions are informal and conversational as we ask the presenters, experienced Tall Poppy Alumni and researchers, to talk about issues such as advice to your younger self, leadership in science and how to maintain the spark of enthusiasm from the start of their career.

You are free to attend as many sessions as you like.

Click here for full details including dates and times, presenter bios and registration links.

Find a Young Tall Poppy

To find a Young Tall Poppy by research area, click here and search using a keyword in the search box.

2022 Young Tall Poppy Bio Details

Search our 2022 Tall Poppies below by State.

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Tall Poppy Nominations 2023

Tall Poppy Nominations 2023

The annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards were created to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Australian scientists. Recipients of the Young Tall Poppy Science Awards (referred to as 'Tall Poppies') promote interest in science among students in all stages of learning, teachers and peers. Our Tall Poppies also provide understanding and an appreciation of science in the broader community.

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Tall Poppy Nominations 2023
WA Tall Poppies

WA Tall Poppies

Tall Poppies were first awarded in Western Australia in 2010. We hope that working with universities and the Science Teachers Association of Western Australia and our university and other partners that the program will increase in strength.

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Nominations 2022 Now Closed

Nominations 2022 Now Closed

The annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards were created to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Australian scientists. Recipients of the Young Tall Poppy Science Awards (referred to as 'Tall Poppies') promote interest in science among students in all stages of learning, teachers and peers. Our Tall Poppies also provide understanding and an appreciation of science in the broader community.

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Nominations 2022 Now Closed
Outcomes and Benefits

Outcomes and Benefits

Winning a Young Tall Poppy Science award carries benefits in addition to the certificate/trophy and potential prize.

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VIC Tall Poppies

VIC Tall Poppies

The prestigious Victorian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards attract nominations from young researchers across a diverse range of fields and many universities.

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VIC Tall Poppies
NSW Tall Poppies

NSW Tall Poppies

The prestigious NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Awards attract nominations from young researchers across a diverse range of fields and many universities.

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TAS Tall Poppies

TAS Tall Poppies

Tall Poppies were first awarded in Tasmania in 2009. We hope that working with universities and the Science Teachers Association of Tasmania the program will increase in strength.

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TAS Tall Poppies
ACT Tall Poppies

ACT Tall Poppies

Tall Poppies from the Australian Capital Territory are experts from many fields and take part in a variety of outreach programs.

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SA Tall Poppies

SA Tall Poppies

South Australian Young Tall Poppy Campaign.

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SA Tall Poppies
QLD Tall Poppies

QLD Tall Poppies

Tall Poppies were first awarded in Queensland in 2001 and the program recommenced in 2009. We hope that working with universities and the Science Teachers Association of Queensland the program will increase in strength.

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NT Tall Poppies

NT Tall Poppies

The Northern Territory Young Tall Poppy Campaign was launched in May 2010 and has seen nominations and winners from across all the major universities.

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NT Tall Poppies
2020 Tall Poppy Awards – Livestream page

2020 Tall Poppy Awards – Livestream page

Attend our 2020 Victorian Young Tall Poppy Awards presentations on Wednesday 14th October commencing at 6 PM as online livestream event.

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