Recognizes significant contributions in any field of research in physics done in Canada by a physicist who has successfully defended their doctoral thesis within the last 12 years and who has spent the majority of their working career in Canada. The time frame can be extended to more than 12 years to account for special circumstances, e.g., parental or medical leave.
Evaluation Criteria
Eligibility Period
CAP Medal Nomination Procedures (Link opens in new tab)
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Know a worthy candidate for this award? Visit the CAP recognition NOMINATION SYSTEM Any questions regarding the nomination process should be sent to programs@cap.ca |
2024 WinnerJulie Hlavacek-Larrondo | Université de Montréal |
Evaluation Criteria
Nominees will be evaluated on their scientific and technical contributions in physics research and development that sets them apart from their peers. Evaluation will include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Letters from experts who are familiar with the nominee’s work. These letters should outline the nominee’s accomplishments, technical contributions, and impact on the field of physics that sets this nominee apart from their peers.
- The nominee’s statement of important contributions.
- The value and impact of all research outputs (including datasets and software) in addition to research publications; consideration will be given to a broad range of impact measures including qualitative indicators of research impact, such as influence on policy and practice.
- Invited conference presentations and invited colloquia and seminars.
- Honours, citations, certificates, awards, and other recognition for their research.
- Contributions to the training of highly qualified personnel, particularly HQP accomplishments and outcomes.
Eligibility Period
To be eligible for a CAP Herzberg Medal nomination, the nominee’s thesis defence should have occurred within the last fourteen years (comprised of the regular 12 year window plus an automatic extension of 24 months for the 2020 and 2021 Covid-19 delays), meaning that, for the 2025 medal year, as long as the nominee’s thesis defence was in January 2010 or later, they are automatically eligible. A further extension is possible if the nominee has taken eligible leave since their thesis defence, as described below.
The eligibility can also be extended for other qualifying official leaves taken, such as maternity or parental leave, personal or chronic illness, mental health conditions, disability, family-related illness, or bereavement, with such leaves credited at double their duration. Note that professional leaves, such as training, sabbatical, or administrative leave, do not qualify for extension.
The CAP Program Manager will contact the nominee to verify the leave dates and provide any necessary documentation. The final eligibility cutoff will be determined by CAP based on all adjustments deemed applicable. If the nominee is found to be ineligible, the nominee and nominator will be informed before the selection process begins. For any questions regarding eligibility, please contact the CAP Program Manager at programs@cap.ca.
