The Lorentz Medal draws attention to groundbreaking research in theoretical physics.

The award was established in 1925 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Hendrik Antoon Lorentz’s doctorate. Hendrik Antoon Lorentz (1853-1928) was a member of the Academy. He was the founding father of theoretical physics in the Netherlands and won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1902. 

Disciplines

Physics

Who is it for?

Internationally well-known scientists in the field of physics   

Nomination and award

Nominations are not being accepted at this time.