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Rutherford Memorial Medals for outstanding research in physics and in chemistry
Awarded: Annually |
The Rutherford Memorial Medals were established in 1980 by RSC in memory of Lord Rutherford of Nelson, a great scientist and a leader in nuclear research. They replace the Rutherford Memorial Scholarship founded in 1952 thanks to donations from the Lord Rutherford Memorial Fund.
The medals are awarded for outstanding research in any branch of physics and chemistry and in recognition of Lord Rutherford’s own research carried out in Canada at a relatively young age. Some preference will be given to candidates whose age is not over forty in the year of the award. Each gold plated silver medal is accompanied by a cash amount of $2,500 and is offered every year if there is a suitable candidate.
There are two separate selection committees comprised of Fellows of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division. One committee consists of five Fellows in physics or related disciplines and the other of five Fellows in chemistry or related disciplines. Each committee member shall serve for three years. The Director of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division shall appoint a Chair for each committee, from among the members of each committee, for a one-year term.
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