Academy Medal
The Academy Medal honors non-Fellows who have advanced science and technology in Australia through exceptional public service, advocacy, or leadership, rather than direct research.
Funder: Australian Academy of Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (proposal submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No direct monetary award; medal recognition only. Typically awarded once every three years, with up to three recipients in milestone years.
Summary: Honours individuals outside the Fellowship who have significantly advanced science and technology in Australia through public service, advocacy, or leadership.
Key Information: Awarded by Council on the President’s proposal; not open for self-nomination or direct application.
Description
The Academy Medal is a prestigious honor awarded by the Australian Academy of Science to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of science and technology in Australia, primarily through public service, advocacy, or leadership, rather than through direct scientific research. The medal is intended for those outside the Academy's Fellowship who, through sustained efforts in the public domain, have significantly promoted the cause of science or made substantial contributions to the Academy itself. Recipients are selected by the Council upon the proposal of the President, and the medal is awarded no more than once every three years, except in milestone anniversary years when up to three may be awarded.
