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New Zealand Association of Scientists Awards 2026

30 May 2026 - 03 August 2026

Region(s): Nationwide

Type(s): competitions

The New Zealand Association of Scientists runs these annual awards to encourage public appreciation of scientific objectives, methods and achievements.

Click on the award name for more information, application guidelines and a list of past winners.

Scientific Workers Medal

The Scientific Workers Medal is awarded for essential and significant contributions to science through application of skill and knowledge in a technical support role (individual, or team).

Hill Tinsley Medal

Awarded for outstanding fundamental or applied research in the physical, natural or social sciences published by a scientist or scientists within 15 years of their PhD. 

Shorland Medal

Awarded in recognition of major and continued contribution to basic or applied research that has added significantly to scientific understanding or resulted in significant benefits to society.

Marsden Medal

Awarded for a lifetime of outstanding service to the cause or profession of science, in recognition of service rendered to the cause or profession of science in the widest connotation of the phrase.

Cranwell Medal

Awarded to a practising scientist for excellence in communicating science to the general public in any area of science or technology.

Go to the New Zealand Association of Scientists website for additional informtion, including on How to apply.

Deadline is 5 pm, 3 August 2026.

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Published: 21 July 2026
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