About the Timothy R. Parsons Medal

The Timothy R. Parsons Medal was established by Fisheries and Oceans Canada to recognize achievement in ocean sciences. It honours the outstanding contributions of Dr. Timothy R. Parsons to the field of ocean sciences.

Eligibility Criteria

The Timothy R. Parsons Medal is:

  • awarded for distinguished accomplishments in multidisciplinary facets of ocean sciences while working for Canadian Institutions or for the benefit of Canadian science.
  • awarded for excellence during the lifetime of the recipient or for a recent outstanding achievement, both being equally eligible.
  • no posthumous nominations are considered.

Candidates will be evaluated on their qualifications in at least several of the following five categories:

  • Significant contributions to multidisciplinary facets of ocean sciences
  • Contribution of significant ideas
  • Impact on Canadian Marine Science (see note)
  • Leadership through teaching/mentoring
  • Program, disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities (to include "outreach" activities).

NOTE: Impact on Canadian Marine Science. This category needs to make an assessment of the candidate's impact on Canadian marine Science as follows:

  • Recognition of scientific accomplishment; and
  • Impact and/or influence of scientific work.

The category shall be described through (i) Peer reviewed publications, (ii) Technical reports; and (iii) Advice to managers.

Nominations

Nominations for the Timothy R. Parsons Medal may be made by any Canadian.

The Nomination package shall include:

  • A well supported candidate's curriculum vitae/resume
  • A comprehensive record of publications, awards, and grant awards. It is also important that the nomination identify teaching and faculty positions held and the number of graduate students being supervised.
  • A concise, comprehensive statement indicating the merits and contribution made by the nominee to multidisciplinary ocean science. (The statement shall be supported by references to significant contributions, ideas, publications, teaching activities and program leadership.)
  • A summary of the accomplishments of the individual and a statement indicating how these accomplishments were connected with the progress of multidisciplinary ocean science
  • Letters of support
  • All nominations shall be received no later than February 28 of each year.

NOTE: The selection of a candidate as award recipient shall be based upon the information presented in the nomination package.

Deadline

All Nominations should be received no later than February 28 of each year.

Nominations shall be sent to:

Timothy R. Parsons Medal Committee
Strategic Planning and Outreach
12S051-200 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6

FAX: (613) 990-0313
EMAIL: sciencebulletin@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Nominations which did not result in an award will be considered in subsequent years with the nominator's consent, unless disqualified. The nominator is encouraged to update the nomination package.

Candidates disqualified for not meeting the criteria will not be considered in subsequent years, unless:

  • the nominator presents information to overturn the disqualification
  • the circumstances disqualifying the candidate have changed, enabling the candidate to meet the criteria