Metge Medal
For a social scientist who has not only shown excellence in their research area but also in creating connections and opportunities for others in the field.
Award details
Discipline: Social Sciences
Award offered: Every two years, alternatively with Te Rangi Hiroa Medal
Eligibility: for researchers based in New Zealand
Prize: Medal
The Dame Joan Metge Medal will be awarded to a social scientist who has shown excellence in their area but also excellence in the utilisation of their social science training, research experience, teaching and/or working life to create connections and opportunities for others involved in social science research.
Since 2017 the medal has been referred to as the Metge Medal.
The Medal will recognise in particular those who have contributed to capacity building, beneficial relationships with research participants, mentoring of new researchers as well as generating new knowledge.
Current status
The 2024 round is now closed. Nominations will open again in January 2026.
To make a nomination, please contact academy@royalsociety.org.nz and a URL will be sent to you to access the nomination web portal.