Call for nominations for the 2013 RAS Awards - deadline 31 July 2012
Nominations are sought annually for a number of awards in astronomy and astrophysics (cosmology, astrobiology, cosmochemistry, astroparticle physics, computational astrophysics, etc.) and solar-system physics (geophysics, solar physics, solar-terrestrial physics, planetary sciences, etc.).
Nominations should be made using the appropriate template form on this web site (NOTE: an on-line form, which will replace them, is under development)
Nominations should list the nominee's relevant achievements. The Awards Committees attach greater weight to more-detailed cases and factual content – for example, a full CV, a short list of key publications (preferably with bibliometric [citation] data), and, particularly, co-ordinated supporting statements from one or two colleagues, will each greatly strengthen a case. All nominations are made in strict confidence; nominees should not be apprised of submissions, in order to avoid unnecessary disappointment.
Unsuccesful nominations from the last two awards cycles, usually, are automatically re-considered . Repeat (or duplicate) submissions carry equal weight.
Please note that special conditions apply for nominations of serving members of RAS Council (contact the Executive Secretary for details)
AWARDS TO BE MADE IN 2013 (for which nominations in 2012 are sought):
Gold Medal ('A')
The Gold Medal is the RAS's highest award, for outstanding personal research or leadership in astronomy and astrophysics - often for a lifetime's work.
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Gold Medal ('G')
The Gold Medal is the RAS's highest award, for outstanding personal research or leadership in geophysics, solar physics, solar-terrestrial physics, planetary sciences, and related fields - often for a lifetime's work.
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Eddington Medal
For investigations of outstanding merit in theoretical astrophysics
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Herschel Medal
For investigations of outstanding merit in observational astrophysics
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Chapman Medal
For investigations of outstanding merit in solar-terrestrial physics, including geomagnetism and aeronomy
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Jackson-Gwilt Medal
For the invention, improvement, or development of astronomical instrumentation or techniques; for achievement in observational astronomy; or for achievement in research into the history of astronomy.
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Fowler Award ('A')
Awarded for a particularly noteworthy contribution to astronomy and astrophysics, made in the first decade or so following the start of PhD work, and recognized soon afterwards in order to give the career impetus.
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Fowler Award ('G')
Awarded for a particularly noteworthy contribution to geophysics, solar physics, solar-terrestrial physics, or planetary sciences, made in the first decade or so following the start of PhD work, and recognized soon afterwards in order to give the career impetus.
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Winton Capital Award('A')
Awarded for research by a Post Doctoral Fellow in a UK institution in astronomy and astrophysics whose career has shown the most promising development. At the time of nomination candidates, in normal circumstances, should have completed their PhD no more than 5 years previously.
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Winton Capital Award('G')
Awarded for research by a Post Doctoral Fellow in a UK institution in geophysics,solar physics, solar-terrestrial physics, or planetary sciences whose career has shown the most promising development. At the time of nomination candidates, in normal circumstances, should have completed their PhD no more than 5 years previously.
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RAS Awards for Service to Astronomy or to Geophysics
- awarded from time to time
The RAS Awards for Service honour individuals who, through outstanding or exceptional work, have promoted, facilitated or encouraged astronomy and astrophysics, solar-system sciences, or geophysics and have developed their role in the life of the nation, but whose achievement does not fall within the criteria of the Society's other awards.
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RAS Group Achievement Award
- awarded from time to time
This award recognizes outstanding achievement by large consortia in any branch of astronomy, solar-system sciences, or geophysics where it is not appropriate to present, jointly, one of the other awards of the Society. The Award, in the form of an inscribed certificate presented to each member of the consortium, will be made from time to time, although nominations will be sought annually.
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Harold Jeffreys Lectureship
Awarded to a distinguished and eloquent speaker in a field of geophysics or solar-system science.
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George Darwin Lectureship
Awarded to a distinguished and eloquent speaker in a field of astronomy or astrophysics.
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Honorary Fellowships ('A')
(up to three awarded annually)
The Society may honour any person, eminent in the field of astronomy, by election as an Honorary Fellow of the Society.
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Honorary Fellowships ('G')
(up to three awarded annually)
The Society may honour any person, eminent in the field of geophysics or solar-system sciences, by election as an Honorary Fellow of the Society.
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| Honorary Fellowships are typically awarded for distinguished leadership of a school, observatory, or laboratory; outstanding services to national or international scientific organizations; exceptionally important work in editing scientific publications; influential work in education and public outreach; or outstanding work in the history of these sciences. Election to Honorary Fellowship recognizes contributions distinct from those for which the Society's medals are awarded or for which appointments to Named Lectureships are made. |
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