Tansley Medal

The Tansley Medal is an award given annually to recognize outstanding research contributions in the field of plant ecology. Named after the pioneering ecologist Sir Arthur Tansley, it honors early-career scientists who have demonstrated exceptional promise through innovative studies. The medal highlights important advances in understanding how plants interact with their environment, ecosystems, and other organisms, fostering progress in ecological science. Receiving the Tansley Medal signals that a researcher has made a significant impact in advancing knowledge about plant ecology at a formative stage of their career.