Each proposal goes through a two stage judging process:

Proposals are marked and moderated by experts from the Science Learning Centre Network
Each member of this network has been chosen for their knowledge of science teaching and the various curricula and national guidelines throughout the UK.

A final judging panel determines who the nine new finalists will be.

These nine finalists will win £5,000 to implement and film their projects for the chance to win the coveted Rolls-Royce Science Prize.

If you are looking for inspiration for submitting your proposal have a look at the 2009-10 Finalists