This Round
This round opened: 30 Nov 2012
This round closes: 30 Jun 2013
Discipline of this round: Physical Sciences
Next Round
Next round opens: 30 Nov 2013
Next round closes: 30 Jun 2014
Discipline of next round: Physical Sciences
Award Details
Discipline: Chemical Sciences; Physical Sciences; Mathematical and Information Sciences
Award Offered: Yearly
Prize: Medal

Hector MedalThe Hector Medal is awarded annually in rotation, for:

  • chemical sciences;
  • physical sciences;
  • mathematical and information sciences

to the researcher who, working within New Zealand, has undertaken work of great scientific or technological merit and has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the particular branch of science.

Applications are now being called for the 2013 Hector Medal in physical sciences. The closing date for application is 30 June 2013.

If you have any queries about making a nomination/application for this medal please email: gill.sutherland@royalsociety.org.nz