Innis-Gérin Medal

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Royal Society of Canada

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Award Details

The RSC administers over 20 prestigious awards in recognition of outstanding achievement.

The Innis-Gérin Medal is awarded for a distinguished and sustained contribution to the literature of the social sciences.

Awarded: Biennially
Next deadline: 2024

The RSC established a medal in 1966 to honour economic historian Harold A. Innis (1894-1952), FRSC and sociologist Léon Gérin (1863-1951), FRSC, who were Presidents of the RSC from 1946-1947 and 1933-1934 respectively.

The medal is awarded for a distinguished and sustained contribution to the literature of the social sciences including human geography and social psychology. The bronze medal is offered every two years if there is a suitable candidate.

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