The inaugural Ruby Payne-Scott Medal and Lecture for women in science is a career medal that recognises researchers of the highest standing in the physical and/or biological sciences. Along with the Macfarlane Burnet and Matthew Flinders Medals, it is one of the most prestigious career awards of the Academy and honours Ruby Payne-Scott’s pioneering contribution to radiophysics and radio astronomy. The Lecture is given at an Annual General Meeting of the Academy and complements that of the other prestigious awards.
The award is made annually and is restricted to women researchers who are normally resident in Australia and for research conducted mainly in Australia.
Candidates and nominees may be non Fellows.
Referee reports are not required as part of the nomination process for this award.
As a Premier Award, this award is one of the Academy’s most prestigious awards recognising researchers of the highest standing over a career of whatever length.
The Academy is currently seeking additional funds so that the future of this valuable award can be secured.
If you would like to donate to this award or find out more information, please contact Isobel Griffin MFIA, Philanthropy Manager, 02 6201 9400
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