Awards and opportunities

Central to the purpose of the Academy is the recognition and support of outstanding contributions to the advancement of science. The honorific awards recognise outstanding contributions to the advancement of science at the early, mid and career level and career awards recognise life-long achievement. The Academy also supports scientists to undertake research projects, travel and deliver lectures at a national and international level.
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Miller Medal

Jacques Miller Medal

The Jacques Miller Medal recognises outstanding contributions to research in experimental biomedicine.
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Jaeger Medal

Jaeger Medal

The Jaeger Medal recognises investigations of a high order into the solid Earth or its oceans carried out in Australia or having some connection with Australian Earth science.
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John Booker Medal

John Booker Medal

The John Booker Medal in Engineering Science recognises outstanding contributions to research in engineering mechanics that addresses problems in the static and dynamic response of physical systems within engineering and applied mathematics disciplines.
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Le Fevre Medal

Le Fèvre Medal

The Le Fèvre Medal recognises outstanding basic research in chemistry by researchers up to 10 years post-PhD.
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Flinders Medal

Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture

The Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture recognises research of the highest standing in the physical sciences and is one of the most prestigious career awards of the Academy.
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Moran Medal

Moran Medal

The Moran Medal recognises outstanding contributions to research in one or more of the fields of applied probability, biometrics, mathematical genetics, psychometrics and statistics.
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Millis Medal

Nancy Millis Medal

The Nancy Millis Medal recognises outstanding contributions to research in the physical and biological sciences by women researchers who have established an independent research program and demonstrated exceptional leadership.
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Pawsey Medal

Pawsey Medal

The Pawsey Medal recognises outstanding contributions to research in physics.
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Scott Medal

Ruby Payne-Scott Medal and Lecture for women in science

The Ruby Payne-Scott Medal and Lecture recognises research of the highest standing by women researchers in the physical and/or biological sciences and is one of the most prestigious career awards of the Academy.
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Gani Medal

Ruth Stephens Gani Medal

The Ruth Stephens Gani Medal recognises outstanding contributions to research in human genetics, including clinical, molecular, population and epidemiological genetics and cytogenetics.
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