Sponsor
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Foundation
Description
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Medal of Honor, established in 1917, is the highest IEEE award. It recognizes key advances in radio technologies. It is presented when a candidate is identified as having made a particular contribution that forms a clearly exceptional addition to the science and technology of concern to IEEE.
Eligibility
In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: substantial significance of achievement, originality, impact on society, impact on the profession, publications and patents relating to the achievement. The quality of the nomination is also considered.
The award is presented to an individual or team of up to three who have made exceptional contributions or had extraordinary careers in technology, engineering, and science in the IEEE fields of interest.
Prize
The award consists of a gold medal, a bronze replica, a certificate, and honorarium ($2,000,000 USD).
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Please submit the nomination directly to IEEE Medal of Honour Award website. Please also submit a copy of the full nomination to research.services@uoguelph.ca. |
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online, using the application form provided on the IEEE Medal of Honour Award website. Please also submit a copy of the full nomination to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline.
For More Information
For more information contact awards@ieee.org or kkariyap@uoguelph.ca or see the IEEE Medal of Honour Award website.