CAP Herzberg Medal

The CAP Herzberg Medal recognises significant contributions in any field of physics research carried out in Canada by a physicist. Nominees must have successfully defended their doctoral thesis within the eligibility period and have spent the majority of their working career in Canada. The medal may consider extensions to the eligibility period for qualifying leaves such as parental or medical leave.

The Herzberg Medal and recognition for significant contributions in physics.

Nominees must have successfully defended their doctoral thesis within the eligibility period (for 2026 the defence must have occurred in January 2011 or later, with automatic COVID extensions and possible further extensions for qualifying leaves). Nominees should have spent the majority of their working career in Canada.

Nomination via the CAP recognition nomination system; nominators submit supporting materials and expert letters through CAP's nomination portal. Questions directed to programs@cap.ca.