ZSL scientific awards

The awards for contributions to zoology are:

Prince Philip Award and Marsh Prize

For pupils under 19 years of age, of schools or other places of education in the UK, on the basis of an account of practical work involving some aspect of animal biology.

Find out more about the Prince Philip Award and Marsh Prize.

Charles Darwin Award

Awarded for an outstanding zoological research project, carried out and written by an undergraduate attending a university in the UK.

Find out more about the Charles Darwin Award.

Thomas Henry Huxley Award and Marsh Prize

Awarded to postgraduate research biologists attending a University in the UK on the basis of original work submitted as a doctoral thesis.

Find out more about the Thomas Henry Huxley Award and Marsh Prize.

Thomas Henry Huxley Award and Marsh Prize - previous winners (65 KB)

Scientific Medal

Awarded to zoologists with no more than 15 years postdoctoral experience, in recognition of scientific merit.

Scientific Medal - previous winners (77 KB)

Marsh Award for Conservation Biology

For contributions of fundamental science and its application to the conservation of animal species and habitats.
Find out more about the Marsh Christian Trust.

Marsh Award for Conservation Biology - previous winners (61 KB)

Marsh Award for Marine and Freshwater Conservation

For contributions of fundamental science and its application to the conservation in marine and/or freshwater ecosystems.

Marsh Award for Marine and Freshwater Conservation - previous winners (55 KB)

Frink Medal for British Zoologists

For significant and original contributions by a professional zoologist to the development of zoology in the wider applications.

Frink Medal for British Zoologists - previous winners (63 KB)

Stamford Raffles Award

For distinguished contributions to zoology, open to amateur zoologists or, to a professional zoologist in recognition of contributions which are outside the scope of his professional activities and principal specialisation.

Stamford Raffles Award - previous winners (64 KB)

Silver Medal

Awarded to a Fellow of the Society or any other person for contributions to the understanding and appreciation of zoology, including such activities as public education in natural history, and wildlife conservation.

Silver Medal - previous winners (66 KB)

Thomson Reuters/Zoological Record Award for Communicating Zoology

Awarded to an individual for a communication of a zoological nature that has an outstanding impact on a general audience. The means of communication may include a film, a series of films, a book, or an article on any zoological topic. The impact may be measured in terms of outstanding quality, novelty, innovation or accessibility for a wide audience.

Thomson Reuters/Zoological Record Award for Communicating Zoology - previous winners (63 KB)

Honorary Fellowship of the Zoological Society of London

Honorary Fellows are eminent and distinguished persons associated with the Society who have, through their scientific work, promoted the objectives of the Society.

ZSL Honorary Fellows (61 KB)

For further information, please contact the Secretary of the Awards Committee on 020 7449 6272 or email Linda.davolls@zsl.org