Ruby Payne-Scott Medal and Lecture

The Ruby Payne-Scott Medal and Lecture for women in science is a distinguished career award that acknowledges outstanding Australian women researchers in the biological sciences or physical science. It is conferred by the Australian Academy of Science and is awarded to researchers who are usually resident in, and conduct their research predominantly in Australia.

This award, established in 2021, honours the contributions of Ruby Payne-Scott, particularly in the fields of radiophysics and radio astronomy.