Research Awards
| Year | Award |
| 2003 | University of Arizona Distinguished Alumni Award |
| 2003 | Ohio University Distinguished Alumni Award |
| 2001 |
Elected Member of National Academy of Sciences
UCLA plant biologist Robert B. Goldberg was elected today to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences "in recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research," the academy announced Tuesday. |
| 2000 | Listed as Making One of the "Top 15" Discoveries in UCLA History |
| 1999 |
UCLA Faculty Research Lecturer
The annual Faculty Research Lectures of the University of California, Los Angeles present to the public our most distinguished scholars. It is our purpose to accord them the high recognition that is their due, and further to give our faculty, students and the citizens of this community an opportunity to understand the scholarly achievements and points of view of those whom we honor. |
| 1998 | UCLA Gold Shield Award for Excellence in Research and Undergraduate Teaching |
| 1998 | National Order of Scientific Merit Gra Cruz, President of Brazil |
| 1993 | Special Service Award, American Society of Plant Physiologists |
| 1993 | Kosuge Memorial Lectureship Award |
| 1991 | Philip C. Hamm Memorial Lecture Award |
| 1991 | Cleveland Heights Distinguished Achievement Award in Plant Molecular Biology |
| 1991 | Ohio House of Representatives Recognition for Distinguished Teaching and Research |
| 1989 | Ohio University Alumni Phi Beta Kappa Award |
| 1989 | Honorary Professor of Genetics, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| 1986 | Ohio University Medal of Merit for Achievements in Plant Molecular Biology |
| 1984 | Chairman, Plant Molecular Biology Gordon Conference |