Leonard Cockayne Lecture Award
Commemorating the life and work of Leonard Cockayne by the encouragement of botanical research in New Zealand.
Award details
Discipline: Botanical
Award offered: Every three years
Prize: Public lecture tour + $2500
The Cockayne Memorial Fund was established by public subscription to commemorate the life and work of Leonard Cockayne by the encouragement of botanical research in New Zealand. Under the rules amended by Council in 1957, the interest from the fund shall be used for grants in aid of addresses to be delivered or publications related to botanical research by New Zealand workers. Council in 1964 resolved to institute a triennial Cockayne Memorial Lecture, to be supported by the trust fund.
Current status
The 2024 round is now closed. Nominations will open again in January 2027.
All nominations will be considered by the Academy Executive Committee who will make the final decision.