Office of the Provost

National Medal of Science

The National Medal of Science is the Nation’s highest honor for scientists and engineers, and is presented annually by the President of the United States. It was established by the 86th Congress in 1959 as a Presidential Award to be given to individuals “deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences.” In 1980 Congress expanded this recognition to include the social and behavioral sciences

Award/Prize amount: N/A
Application/Nomination information: There is no restriction on who may nominate. Self-nominations are not accepted. See website for more information.
Agency deadline: April
Internal/Campus deadline: February
Illinois campus contact: provostawards@illinois.edu
Additional information: National Science Foundation Website

Illinois Recipients

^emeritus/retired faculty
*alumnus/alumna