(Dates are indicative based on previous years. Check website for further details)

The Jaeger Medal recognises the contribution of Professor John Conrad Jaeger, FAA, FRS, to Australian Earth science. The award is made to a scientist for investigations of a high order into the solid Earth or its oceans carried out in Australia or having some connection with Australian Earth science.

Prize value: No cash award; medal

Eligibility criteria: Scientists; for work done in Australia; awarded every two years; nominations by colleagues or supervisors; available nationally

Note the nomination deadlines across the honorific awards have been extended to 25 May (and the referee report deadline to 22 June) to acknowledge the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the wider scientific community.