Nominations now open
The call for nominations is now open. Please ensure you read through the guidance document fully.
The Royal Academy of Sciences New Zealand is encouraging nominations of joint collaborations, groups or teams for almost all its medals to better represent how contemporary science is undertaken. In addition, the Academy is extremely keen to broaden the diversity of those nominated for its awards, so do please consider all contacts and colleagues.
You do not have to be a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Sciences New Zealand to nominate or to be nominated for any of the Royal Academy of Sciences New Zealand medals and awards.
Nominations close on 30 July 2024 at 23:59.
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The Royal Academy of Sciences New Zealand (RASNZ) takes immense pride in administering its Premier Medals and Awards programme, an embodiment of scholarly distinction and a beacon of scientific and academic excellence. This venerable suite of recognitions is conferred upon distinguished scholars and research teams who have exhibited preeminent contributions to the corpus of knowledge across a myriad of disciplines, thereby significantly influencing the trajectory of scientific inquiry and societal advancement.
Spanning the comprehensive gamut from foundational sciences to the realms of engineering, social sciences, and the humanities, these awards are emblematic of the multifaceted and interdisciplinary essence of modern research endeavors. The selection process for these accolades is anchored in a rigorous evaluative framework, executed by esteemed cohorts of peers, ensuring the laureates epitomize the zenith of academic achievement and innovation.
The RASNZ is steadfast in its dedication to heralding seminal contributions that have indelibly impacted our collective comprehension of the natural and social fabric. Through the institution of these prestigious awards, the Academy aspires not only to laud the monumental achievements of the present luminaries but also to kindle the embers of curiosity and the pursuit of excellence among the vanguards of the future, thereby perpetuating the legacy of transformative scientific and scholarly pursuits.
More information about each of the medals including recent winners and the illustrious history can be found by clicking the pictures below.
For more information about the nomination process, you can visit the call for nominations page.
