The call for nominations is currently closed
Nominations for the 2027 round will open in mid-February 2026.
The Gottschalk Medal recognises the contributions to science by the late Professor Alfred Gottschalk FAA.
Its purpose is to recognise outstanding research in the biomedical sciences by researchers up to 10 years post-PhD in the calendar year of nomination, except in the case of significant interruptions to a research career. For the purposes of this award, the Academy broadly defines biomedical sciences as the genetic, cellular and molecular basis of the development, physiology and disorders of humans and relevant model organisms. It includes the development of diagnostics and therapies, but generally not biomedical devices or clinical trials, unless they involved a major and/or unique new approach or principle.
The award is made annually and is restricted to candidates who are normally resident in Australia. Relevant research undertaken outside Australia may be considered, provided the researcher has conducted the majority of their research career—defined as periods of employment or study primarily involving research activities or research training—in Australia, and has been resident in Australia for at least the past two years. The awardee may not be a Fellow of the Academy.
This award is open to nominations for candidates from all genders. The Australian Academy of Science encourages nominations of female candidates and of candidates from a broad geographical distribution.
Candidates may be put forward for more than one award. If a proposed candidate is already the recipient of an Academy early-career honorific award, they will not be eligible for nomination for another early-career or mid-career honorific award. A mid-career honorific award recipient will also not be eligible for nomination for another mid-career honorific award. Fellows of the Academy are ineligible to be nominated for early and mid-career awards.
The medal is made by the Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, and was designed by Dr Stuart Devlin AO CMG.
Please submit your nominations using the Nominate button found on the left of this webpage.
Please note: From February 2024, the Academy is using a new nomination platform that is external to the main Academy site. Nominators will be required to create an account on the platform. Even if you are familiar with the nomination process, please allow extra time to familiarise yourself with the new platform.
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