The Royal Society of Canada is offering eleven (11) distinct Medals and Awards this year in multiple domains, including the humanities, natural sciences, and medical sciences.
The deadline for medals and awards has been extended to March 14, 2025. After the March 2025 competition closes, RSC will be moving the deadline for its Medals and Awards to December to align with the membership nomination deadline.
There is no internal selection process. Candidates may be nominated by existing Royal Society Members or via UBC institutional nomination. We encourage nominators and those interested to contact our office for nomination support, including consultation, package review, and/or coordinating institutional nomination.
The following Medals and Awards are available:
- Henry Marshall Tory Medal: For outstanding research in any branch of astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, physics, or an allied science
- Jason A. Hannah Medal: For an important publication in the history of medicine
- John L. Synge Award: For outstanding research in any of the branches of the mathematical sciences
- McLaughlin Medal: For important research of sustained excellence in medical science
- Michael P. Païdoussis Medal: For outstanding contributions to research, education and leadership in applied mechanics. Solid continuum mechanics, fluid mechanics and fluid-structure interaction are all included
- Miroslaw Romanowski Medal: For scientific work relating to environmental problems
- Pierre Chauveau Medal: For a distinguished contribution to knowledge in the humanities
- Rutherford Memorial Medals: For outstanding research in physics and in chemistry
- Sir John William Dawson Medal: For important contributions of knowledge in multiple domains
- Yvan Allaire Medal: For outstanding contributions in governance of public and private organizations
Contact
Stephanie O'Neill, Award Nomination Development Officer stephanie.oneill@ubc.ca