Conditions are listed below:

1. The Division of Organic Chemistry of The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. shall have an award entitled: "The Birch Medal". This shall be the premier award of the Division.
2. One medal may be awarded at each National Meeting of the Division.
3. The medal shall be awarded for excellence in organic chemical research conducted in Australia by a member of The RACI.
4. The recipient shall normally be invited to present a paper to the National Meeting at which the award is made.
5. The Secretary of the Division shall make two calls for nominations for the award medal at least six months before the National Meeting at which the award is to be made.
6. Nominations shall be closed within two months of the final call.
7. Nominations for the medal should include the following information:
   • Name
   • Curriculum Vitae
   • A concise statement of the nominee's contribution to research in organic chemistry in Australia
   • A list of published research papers for the past 10 years: and of other publications (e.g. books, review chapters, etc) relevant to the advancement of organic chemistry, without time restriction.
8. The Standing Committee of the Division shall appoint a sub-committee of three members (with power to co-opt), including the Chairman of Division, to consider applications and to recommend to the Standing Committee. The Chairman of Division shall be ex officio, the Chairman of the sub-committee.