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{{Short description|Australian biological and physical science award}}

[[File:Peter-hall.ruby.payne-scott.jpg|thumb|Ruby Payne-Scott (1912–1981) Australian pioneer in [[radiophysics]] and [[radio astronomy]].]]

The '''Ruby Payne-Scott Medal and Lecture''' for women in science is a distinguished career award that acknowledges outstanding Australian women researchers in the biological sciences or physical science. It is conferred by the [[Australian Academy of Science]] and is awarded to researchers who are normallyusually resident in Australia, and who conduct their research predominantly in Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ruby Payne-Scott Medal and Lecture for women in science {{!}} Australian Academy of Science |url=https://www.science.org.au/supporting-science/awards-and-opportunities/ruby-payne-scott-medal-and-lecture-women-science |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=www.science.org.au |language=en}}</ref>

This award, established in 2021, honours the contributions of [[Ruby Payne-Scott]], particularly in the fields of [[radiophysics]] and [[radio astronomy]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Academy launches two new career awards for 2021 {{!}} Australian Academy of Science |url=https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/academy-launches-two-new-career-awards-2021 |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=www.science.org.au |language=en}}</ref>