awards and competitions
The Royal Society of Tasmania has five recognitions, some very long-standing. They are:
R M Johnston Memorial Medal
Established March 9, 1920
Awarded to a scholar of great distinction in any field within the Society's purview. The awardee will deliver the 'R M Johnston Memorial Lecture'. If not a member of The Royal Society of Tasmania, the awardee will be offered free membership for one year.Royal Society of Tasmania Medal
Established May 9, 1927
Awarded to a scholar for substantial original research in any subject within the Society's purview. A significant part of the research shall have been conducted while the recipient was a resident of Tasmania. The recipient must have been, in the view of Council, an active member of the Society for at least five years. The awardee will deliver 'The Royal Society of Tasmania Lecture'.Clive Lord Memorial Medal
Established July, 1930
Awarded to a scholar distinguished for research in Tasmanian science or Tasmanian history. The award will alternate between the fields of science and history, unless particular circumstances dictate otherwise. The awardee will deliver the 'Clive Lord Memorial Lecture'. If not a member of the Society, the awardee will be offered free membership for one year.M R Banks Medal
Established March, 1997
Awarded to a scholar of distinction in mid-career in any field within the Society's purview with an age limit of 45 years.Royal Society of Tasmania Annual Doctoral (PhD) Award
Established September, 1998
Awarded annually in any field within the Society's purview. No more than 3 years shall have passed since the award of the PhD.
Awards Committee
The following are current members of the committee:
- Dr Shirley Jeffrey, (marine science)
- Professor Jim Reid (plant science; molecular biology)
- Professor Michael Roe (history)
- Professor Pat Quilty, (Antarctic Science; Earth Sciences)
- Dr Peter McCartney, (Medical Science)
- Dr John Thorne (Chair)
Previous awardees are recorded on The Royal Society of Tasmania Honours Boards in the Society's Rooms.
Awards Program
- Awards and Medalists updated 25MAR10
- Clive Lord Memorial Medal 2010
Student Competitions