How to apply

As part of your application, we’ll ask some questions, and then ask you to write two things: a 500-word summary and a 4-page detailed report about your project. You also have the option of adding up to 10 pages of extra information (eg, graphs, photos, raw data, or diagrams).

You will need to provide a CV, and nominate two referees who can provide expert opinions of your professional achievements.

Dates and deadline

You can apply for this Prize between Monday 18 May and Tuesday 21 July 2026.

 

Instructions for the portal:

• Go to https://Portal.pmspaceprizes.org.nz
• Register in the portal and then log in. (If have used this portal before, make sure your profile and CV are current).
• Make (or update) a profile.
• When you have made your profile go to ‘Home’.
• Click on ‘Space Prize for Professional Excellence.
• Click on ‘Apply’.
• Upload a CV (maximum two pages)
• You will be prompted to provide details of two referees (either local or international).
• The application form can be downloaded from the portal.
• Upload the application form to the portal when you have completed it
• The process is complete when both the applicant and referees have completed all documents and submitted.

Instructions for your referees

• The referees will receive emails inviting them to register in the portal.
• They’ll each have to make profiles by answering some compulsory questions.
• Once they’ve completed their forms, they’ll need to upload them, and then click ‘Submit’.

 

Need help?  Have other questions?

The Secretariat for The Prime Minister’s Space Prizes is the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

For any questions, contact us at:

PO Box 598 Wellington
(04) 470 5762

pmspaceprizes@royalsociety.org.nz

 

Supported by the New Zealand Government with funding from the New Zealand Space Agency and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.