Bok Prize

The Bok Prize is an annual award presented by the Astronomical Society of Australia to recognise outstanding research in astronomy or a closely related field by an Honours student or eligible Masters student at an Australian university. The prize comprises the Bok Medal, an award of $1,000 and ASA membership for the following calendar year. The recipient is invited to present a paper at the ASA Annual Scientific Meeting where the prize is presented. Limited travel funds to support attendance at the meeting may be available at the discretion of the ASA Council.

Bok Medal, $1,000 award, ASA membership for the following calendar year, invitation to present at the ASA Annual Scientific Meeting; possible limited travel support.

Must have been an Honours student or an eligible Masters student at an Australian university in the previous calendar year (i.e. at 30 June prior to the award) and must have completed degree requirements in that previous calendar year. Research must have been carried out in astronomy or a closely related field. Eligible Masters entrants are those who entered their Masters from a 3-year undergraduate degree; those who completed an Honours year before entering the Masters are not eligible.

Nominations submitted by the candidate’s supervisor, endorsed by the Head of the academic unit, and including an electronic copy of the Honours/Masters thesis, a brief nominee statement, and a completed Supervisor’s Statement. Nominations should be emailed to the ASA Prizes and Awards Coordinator.