Willet G. Miller Medal

This medal is offered for outstanding research in the solid earth sciences and a second in the ocean and atmospheric sciences, if suitably worthy candidates are nominated

Twelve friends of Willet G. Miller (1867-1925), FRSC, a distinguished geologist and a guiding force in the development of the Ontario mining industry, subscribed funds in 1941 to provide the Willet G. Miller Medal for geology.

Nomination package:

  • RSC Nomination form
  • Primary Nominator letter. Nominator MUST be a RSC member or institutional member (president/CEO ofuniversity/organisation)
  • Co-nominator letters (2). Nominators do not have to be RSC Fellows
  • Citation (70 words)
  • Detailed appraisal (1200 words)
  • Referee letters (max 750 words) + biographical sketches (approx. 250 words)
  • CV (maximum 20 pages)

Special notes:

  • Candidates cannot apply on their own behalf.
  • Candidates shall be Canadian citizens or have had status for at least three years as Canadian Permanent Residents at the time of their nomination.
  • The packages MUST be created and submitted in a specific manner or they are automatically rejected. Ensure that submission follow the instructional guide EXACTLY.

Deadline: Biannually. March 31, 2022 at 8:00pm (Eastern Time)

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