Recognizes and encourages outstanding experimental or theoretical contributions to subatomic physics.
Description and Background
Evaluation Criteria
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 WinnerDouglas Andrew Bryman | University of British Columbia |
Description and Background
The purpose of this award is to recognize and encourage outstanding experimental or theoretical contributions to subatomic physics. While the main criterion for awarding the Vogt medal is the excellence of the nominee’s research accomplishments, preference will be given for a recent important advance in subatomic physics and to researchers who are still active. The candidate’s research should have been done primarily in Canada or in affiliation with a Canadian university, industry or government laboratory.
The medal will be awarded by the Canadian Association of Physicists on the recommendation of a selection committee established by the Canadian Association of Physicists and TRIUMF. In addition to the medal, the recipient will receive a certificate citing the contributions being recognized by the award and a small monetary award. The recipient will also be invited to give a talk at the CAP Congress where the medal will be presented.
Evaluation Criteria
Nominees will be evaluated on their scientific and technical contributions in experimental or theoretical subatomic physics that sets them apart from their peers. Preference will be given for a recent important advance in subatomic physics and to researchers who are still active. The evaluation will focus on, but not be limited to, the material and references included in the application package. Candidates will be evaluated based on the following rubric:
- 35% based on the quality of the candidate’s contributions.
Quality of contributions will be judged based on the original work itself and includes the degree of innovation and technical skill displayed as well as the degree to which it advanced the field. These contributions to subatomic physics can include but are not limited to fundamental research, and the development of new research tools, software, and datasets. - 35% based on the impact of the candidate’s contributions.
Total impact will be evaluated based on a wide range of indicators. These can include original publications, citations, invited presentations, awards, research funding, and broad influence on policy and practice. - 30% based on strength of the recommendation and nomination letters from experts who are familiar with the work of the candidate.
Recommendation letters should outline the candidate’s accomplishments, technical contributions, and impact on the field of subatomic physics that sets the candidate apart from their peers.
