RSC Medals | Research | University of Waterloo

Bancroft Award

The award is given for publication, instruction, and research in the earth sciences that have conspicuously contributed to public understanding and appreciation of the subject. It consists of a diploma and is offered every two years if there is a suitable candidate.

Value of Award	Diploma
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	Not open for nomination
Deadline	March 15 (awarded biennially)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Flavelle Medal

For an outstanding contribution to biological science during the preceding ten years or for significant additions to a previous outstanding contribution to biological science.

Value of Award	Gold plated silver medal
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	March 15 (awarded biennially)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Henry Marshall Tory Medal

For outstanding research in any branch of astronomy chemistry, mathematics, physics, or an allied science.

Value of Award	Gold plated silver medal
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	December 13, 2024 (awarded biennially)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Innis-Gérin Medal

Awarded for a distinguished and sustained contribution to the literature of the social sciences including human geography and social psychology.

Value of Award	Bronze medal
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	March 15, 2024 (awarded biennially)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Jason A. Hannah Medal

For an important publication in the history of medicine.

Value of Award	Medal $1500 cash
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	December 13, 2024 (awarded biennially)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

J.B. Tyrell Historical Medal

For outstanding work in the history of Canada.

Value of award	Gold plated silver medal
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	March 15, 2024 (awarded biennially)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

John L. Synge Award

To acknowledge outstanding research in any of the branches of the mathematical sciences.

Value of Award	Diploma
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	December 13, 2024 (irregular intervals)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Lorne Pierce Medal

Awarded for an achievement of special significance and conspicuous merit in imaginative or critical literature written in either English or French (critical literature dealing with Canadian subjects has priority over critical literature of equal merit that does not deal with Canadian subjects).

Value of Award	Gold plated silver medal
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	March 15, 2024 (awarded biennially)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

McLaughlin Medal

For important research of sustained excellence in medical science.

Value of award	Gold plated silver medal
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	December 13, 2024 (annually)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Michael P. Paidoussis Medal

For recognition of an individual who has made outstanding contributions to research, education and leadership in applied mechanics. Solid continuum mechanics, fluid mechanics and fluid-structure interaction are all included.

Value of Award	A medal and cash award of $1,000 is offered in recognition of the candidate’s outstanding contribution in applied mechanics.
Eligibility requirements	Nominees from any country will be considered. Each candidate will be proposed by a nominator with a nomination letter (maximum three pages) together with three reference letters (maximum two pages each). The nominator must be a member of a national (of any country) or international academy, or a member of a national committee for IUTAM, while there are no restrictions for the reference letters. In addition to the nomination letter and reference letters, the nomination package must include an updated CV (maximum five pages), a complete publication list (no page limit) and the list of candidate’s best ten publications related to applied mechanics.
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	December 13, 2024 (annually)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Miroslaw Romanowski Medal

For scientific work relating to environmental problems.

Value of Award	$3,000 Bronze medal
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	December 13, 2024 (annually)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Pierre Chauveau Medal

For a distinguished contribution to knowledge in the humanities.

Value of Award	Silver medal
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	December 13, 2024 (awarded biennially)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Rutherford Memorial Medal

For outstanding research in physics and in chemistry.

Value of Award	Gold plated silver medal
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	December 13, 2024 (annually)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Sir John William Dawson Medal

For important contributions of knowledge in multiple domains.

Value of Award	Silver medal
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	December 13, 2024 (awarded biennially)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Ursula Franklin Award in Gender Studies

For contributions to furthering our understanding of issues concerning gender.

Value of Award	Diploma
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	March 15, 2024 (awarded biennially)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Willet G. Miller Medal

For outstanding research in earth sciences and ocean & atmospheric sciences.

Value of Award	Silver medal
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	March 15, 2024 (awarded biennially)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards

Yvan Allaire Medal

Recognizes an outstanding contribution in governance of public and private organizations.

Value of Award	Medal and cash award of $5,000
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	By nomination
Deadline	December 13, 2024 (awarded annually)
Website	https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards