Thomson Medal
For outstanding contributions to the organisation, support and application of research in science, technology, or the humanities.
Award details
Discipline: science, technology or the humanities
Award offered: Yearly
Eligibility: for researchers based in Aotearoa New Zealand
Prize: Medal
The medal will be awarded for outstanding contributions to the organisation, support, and application of science, technology or the humanities. The leadership rewarded in receiving this medal should be above the “business as usual” level.
Current status
The 2025 round is now closed. Nominations for 2026 will open 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.