JOHN L. SYNGE AWARD – Royal Society of Canada Nomination Deadline: March 31 2021 Internal Deadline: February 1, 2021 Good to know: Nomination is by a Fellow of the Royal Society or our President

Sponsor: Royal Society of Canada

Web Site: https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards#Synge

To acknowledge outstanding research in any of the branches of the mathematical sciences.

Awarded: Irregular intervals

Next deadline: 2021

The John L. Synge Award was established in 1986 by the RSC to honour John Lighton Synge (1897-1995), FRS, FRSC, one of the first mathematicians working in Canada to obtain international recognition through research in mathematics. Professor Synge, a Member of the Royal Irish Academy, was Head of the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Toronto and later a senior Professor at the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies. He was the first recipient of the Henry Marshall Tory Medal of the RSC. The award was endowed by friends of J.L. Synge, RSC Fellows, the McLean Foundation and his daughter, Cathleen Synge Morawetz, FRSC.

The award is given for outstanding research in any of the branches of the mathematical sciences. In cases where there are two or more strong candidates, some preference is given to those whose age is not over forty in the year of the award. It consists of a diploma and is offered at irregular intervals if there is a suitable candidate.

In addition to the specific information to be included in the nomination form, a complete nomination also comprises the following items:

(1) a letter from the Primary Nominator

(2) two letters from co-nominators attesting to their support of the nomination

(3) a short citation (max 70 words)

(4) a detailed appraisal of the nominee’s scholarship or artistic achievements (max 1200 words)

(5) three letters of reference from independent referees and their biographies

(6) a Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 20 pages)

CONTACT

Interested faculty are encouraged to consult with Danelle D'Alvise, Prizes & Awards Manager in the Office of the Vice-President, Research regarding this Award and for assistance with the nomination process including: writing, editing and proofreading required elements of the nomination package; securing letters of support; and managing the submission process to ensure deadlines are met. e: [email protected] t: 905-525-9140 extension 2741