Priestley Medal

The Priestley Medal is a biennial award recognising personal excellence in meteorological, oceanographic or climate research carried out substantially within Australia. It commemorates C. H. B. (Bill) Priestley and is aimed at mid-career scientists no more than 15 years from completion of their highest degree, allowing for career interruptions. The award comprises a medal.

Medal

Nominees should be no more than 15 years from completion of their highest degree (allowing for professional or personal career interruptions). The nominee’s research should have been carried out substantially in Australia. Any AMOS member may nominate; self-nominations are not accepted.

Nomination by any AMOS member (self-nominations not accepted). Nomination package must include a nomination letter (≤2 pages), brief CV (≤2 pages), up to three letters of support (≤2 pages each), a publication list with brief notes on up to five key contributions, and an optional career interruption statement (≤200 words).