The Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize was established in 2008 by the Institute of Physics of London for distinguished contributions to astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology. The medal is named after astronomer Fred Hoyle who formulated the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis. The medal is made of silver and accompanied by a prize and a certificate. The medal was awarded biennially from 2008 to 2016. It has been awarded annually since 2017.
Recipients of the medal and prize The following have won the award: 2024: Isabelle Baraffe, for the structure and evolution of stars and planets 2022: Erminia Calabrese, for observational cosmology using the Cosmic Microwave Background 2019: Gilles Chabrier, for a variety of astrophysical domains 2018: Hiranya Peiris, for cosmic structure 2017: Jane Greaves, for planet formation and exoplanet habitability 2016: Sheila Rowan, for laser interferometers 2014: Anthony Raymond Bell, for cosmic rays 2012: David H. Lyth, for particle cosmology 2010: Carlos S. Frenk, for cold dark matter modelling 2008: Michael Rowan-Robinson, for infrared and submillimetre astronomy
See also Institute of Physics Awards List of physics awards List of awards named after people
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