Institute of Physics Awards open for nominations, deadline 23 April
The Institute of Physics offers a range of medals for researchers at different career stages - including for education, outreach and engagement.
The Institute of Physics (IOP) Awards celebrate excellence in physic, including for education and outreach, for people at all stages of their careers; in all parts of the UK, Ireland and internationally.
This year they have also introduced self-nominations. You don't need to be a member of the IOP.
Winners will be announced in the autumn, though unfortunately this year (due to covid-19) this won't be at an in-person event.
Prizes include medals and cash awards.
Know someone who has done brilliant work that should be rewarded and recognised? Nominate them or encourage them to put themselves forward.
There are different medals covering education, outreach and engagement:
Lawrence Bragg Medal and Prize
For physics education.
Previous medal winners have had significant impact on one or more of the following:
- the development of teachers
- teaching materials, curriculum projects
- the assessment process
- research in physics education
- diversity in physics education
This medal comes with a prize of £1,000 and a certificate.
Lawrence Bragg medal - find out more
William Thomson, Lord Kelvin Medal and Prize
For public engagement in physics.
This medal comes with a prize of £1,000 and a certificate.
Lord Kelvin medal - find out more
Marie Curie-Sklodowska Medal and Prize
For distinguished contributions to physics education.
Previous medal winners have had significant impact on one or more of the following:
- the development of teachers
- teaching materials, curriculum projects
- the assessment process
- research in physics education
- diversity in physics education
This medal comes with a prize of £1,000 and a certificate.
Marie Curie-Sklodowska medal - find out more
Lise Meitner Medal and Prize
For distinguished contributions to public engagement within physics.
This medal comes with a prize of £1,000 and a certificate.
Lise Meitner medal - find out more
Daphne Jackson Medal and Prize
For exceptional early career contributions to physics education.
Previous medal winners have had significant impact on one or more of the following:
- the development of teachers
- teaching materials
- curriculum projects
- the assessment process
- research in physics education
- diversity in physics education
This medal comes with a prize of £1,000 and a certificate.
Daphne Jackson medal - find out more and submit a nomination
Mary Somerville Medal and Prize
For exceptional early career contributions to public engagement in physics.
This medal comes with a prize of £1,000 and a certificate.
Mary Somerville medal - find out more and submit a nomination
Dr Becky Smethurst was awarded this medal in 2020.
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