The Pawsey Medal is awarded annually by the
Australian Academy of Science
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to recognize outstanding research in the
physics
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by an Australian scientist early in their career (up to 10 years post-PhD).
This medal commemorates the work of the late
Joseph L. Pawsey,
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.
Winners
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See also
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List of physics awards
This list of physics awards is an index to articles about notable awards for physics.
The list includes lists of awards by the American Physical Society of the United States, and of the Institute of Physics of the United Kingdom, followed by a li ...
Notes
External links
Pawsey Medal site of the Australian Academy of Science
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Physics awards
Awards established in 1967
Australian Academy of Science Awards
Australian science and technology awards