IAPSO Medals

Prince Albert I Medal 

The Prince Albert I Medal is an award offered by the Foundation Rainier III of Monaco to a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to the enhancement and advancement of the physical and/or chemical sciences of the oceans. It is awarded every two years to a most prominent scientist chosen by a specially appointed IAPSO Award Committee. The first medal was presented in 2001. 

One year prior to each IAPSO Assembly, the Secretary General of IAPSO will call for nominations for the award. Nominations must be sent to the Secretary General within three months after the announcement.

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The Prince Albert I Medal


IAPSO Early Career Scientist Medals

This award honours Early Career Scientists for their outstanding research in the physical or chemical sciences of the oceans, and for their cooperation in international research.

The IAPSO Early Career Scientist Medal is presented by the IAPSO President, every two years, at the biannual IAPSO Assembly, where the Awardee will be expected to give a talk on a scientific topic of their choice. Financial assistance to attend the Assembly will be available. The first medal was presented in 2019. 

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The IAPSO ECS Medal


Eugene LaFond Medal

The Eugene LaFond Medal is awarded to an ocean scientist from a developing country making a presentation (poster or oral) in an IAPSO-sponsored or co-sponsored symposium at the IUGG or IAPSO assemblies. The first medal was presented in 2007. Given the cancellation of the General Assembly in 2021, a medal was not awarded this year.

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The Eugene LaFond Medal

 

Goal

To promote the study of the oceans and the interactions that take place at its boundaries with the sea floor, coastal environment and atmosphere, through the use of physics, chemistry, mathematics and biogeochemisty.

Values

IAPSO gives importance to involving scientists and students from developing countries in oceanographic activities.

Activities

  • Biennial scientific assemblies
  • Working groups
  • Committees, commissions and services
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