Shorland Medal
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DescriptionMajor and continued contribution to basic or applied research
CountryNew Zealand
Presented byNew Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS)
Websitescientists.org.nz/shorland
| Shorland Medal | |
|---|---|
| Description | Major and continued contribution to basic or applied research |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Presented by | New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) |
| Website | scientists |
The Shorland Medal is awarded annually by the New Zealand Association of Scientists in recognition of a "major and continued contribution to basic or applied research that has added significantly to scientific understanding or resulted in significant benefits to society."[1] The medal was established in 1999 and named after Brian Shorland, a New Zealand organic chemist.[2]