The New Phytologist Tansley Medal
The New Phytologist Tansley Medal is awarded annually in recognition of an outstanding contribution to research in plant science by an individual in the early stages of their career (including any researcher with three to five years’ experience since gaining / defending their PhD). Shortlisted candidates are invited to author a Tansley insight review for publication in New Phytologist and the winner(s) receives a prize of £2,000 (GBP).
Tansley Medal 2024
This is a global competition open to all plant scientists in the early stages of their career, including any researcher with 3 to 5 years' experience since gaining / defending their PhD.
Applications for the 2024 New Phytologist Tansley Medal closed on 1 November 2023. We aim to shortlist within six weeks. All applicants will be emailed about the outcome at this point.
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Tansley Medal 2023
We are delighted to announce that the 2023 New Phytologist Tansley Medal for excellence in plant science has been awarded to Martina Legris.
Read about the winner and runners up here.
Previous Tansley Medal winners
Learn more about previous Tansley Medal winners and finalists on our Past Winners page.
See recent winners talk about their research in our New Phytologist Now online events series.