Faculty Research Award Recipients
Faculty Research Awards
International Research Awards
Ordre des Palmes Académiques (Order of Chivalry of France)
- Jeff Tennant, French Studies, 2015
- Alain Goldschlager, French Studies, 2013
- Clive Thomson, French, 1998
- John Thorp, Philosophy, 1990
Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship
- Jan Plug, English, 2003
- Angela Esterhammer, Modern Languages
- Kathryn Brush, Visual Arts, 1996
National Research Awards
Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research
- Juan Luis Suarez, 2022
- Kathryn Brush, Visual Arts, 2017
- John Leonard, English and Writing Studies, 2016
- Charles Weijer, Philosophy 2014
- Michael Groden, English, 2011
- Patrick Mahon, Visual Arts, 2008
- David Bentley, English, 2004
- Marilyn Randall, French Studies, 2003
- Tilottama Rajan, English and Writing Studies, 2001
- Tom Lennon, Philosophy, 1998
Raymond Klibansky Prize (Cdn Fed of Humanities & Social Sciences book prize)
- Marilyn Randall, French, 2001
- Don Hair, English, 1999
- Lorne Falkenstein, Philosophy, 1996
Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Association (OCUFA) Award
- Joel Falfak, English and Writing Studies, 2020
- Margaret Jane Kidnie, English and Writing Studies, 2014
- Don Hair, English, 1991
Rotman Canada Research Chair
- Stathis Psillos, Philosophy, 2013
- Robert Batterman, Philosophy, 2005
Royal Society of Canada
- Tilottama Rajan, English & Writing Studies, 2023 (Chauveau Medal)
- Carolyn McLeod, Philosophy, 2021
- Patrick Mahon, Visual Arts, 2017
- Charles Weijer, Philosophy, 2016
- Kathryn Brush, Visual Arts, 2015
- John Leonard, English & Writing Studies, 2015
- Julia Emberley, English & Writing Studies, 2014
- Frank Davey, English & Writing Studies, 2014
- Rob Stainton, Philosophy, 2012
- Robert Batterman, Philosophy, 2009
- John Bell, Philosophy, 2009
- Russell Poole, English, 2009
- Tom Lennon, Philosophy, 2004
- Tilottama Rajan, English, 1994
- David Bentley, English & Writing Studies, 1999
Royal Society of Canada New College of Scholars, Artists and Scientists
- Elizabeth Greene, 2019
- Thy Phy, 2016
- Bipasha Baruah, 2015
Provincial Research Awards
John Charles Polanyi Prize
- Nandi Bhatia, English, 1999
- Juan Luis Suarez, Modern Languages, 2002
- Calin Mihailescu, Modern Languages, 1994
- Jane Toswell, English, 1993
- Peter Thoms, English, 1992
- Angela Esterhammer, Modern Languages & Literatures, 1990
Western Research Awards
Faculty Scholars Award
- JOshua Schuster, English, 2025
- Kyle Gervais, Classics, 2024
- WG Pearson, Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, 2024
- Anthony Skelton, Philosophy, 2022
- Elizabeth Greene, Classical Studies, 2021
- Chris Smeenk, Philosophy, 2020
- Richard Moll, English and Writing Studies, 2019
- Corey Dyck, Philosophy, 2018
- Sarah Bassnett, Visual Arts, 2018
- Thy Phu, English, 2017
- Carolyn McLeod, Philosophy, 2016
- Bipasha Baruah, Women's Studies, 2016
- Alison Conway, English, 2015
- John Nassichuk, French Studies, 2014
- Chris Roulston, French Studies/Women's Studies, 2014
- Joel Faflak, English & Writing Studies, 2013
- Tracy Isaacs, Phil/WSFR, 2011
- Kelly Olson, Classical Studies, 2011
- Matthew Rowlinson, English, 2011
- Helen Fielding, Phil/WSFR, 2009
- Nandi Bhatia, English, 2009
- Laurence de Looze, Mods Langs, 2009
- Christopher Brown, Classical Studies, 2007
- Alison Lee, English/Women’s Studies, 2007
- Tony Purdy, French Studies, 2007
- Juan Luis Suarez, Modern Languages, 2005
- Patrick Mahon, Visual Arts, 2005
- Samantha Brennan, Philosophy, 2005
Distinguished University Professor
- Carolyn McLeod, Philosophy, 2024
- Patrick Mahon, Visual Arts, 2018
- Kathy Brush, Visual Arts, 2017
- John Leonard, English and Writing Studies, 2016
- Robert Stainton, Philosophy, 2011
- Russell Poole, English, 2010
- Tilottama Rajan, English, 2008
- David Bentley, English, 2007
- Angela Esterhammer, Modern Languages, 2005
Western Humanitarian Award
- Henri Boyi, French Studies, 2012
Panhellenic Council Award
- John Hatch, Visual Arts, 1996
- John Hatch, Visual Arts, 1995
- John Hatch, Visual Arts, 1994
Faculty of Arts & Humanities Research Awards
Graham & Gale Wright Distinguished Scholar
- Cody Barteet, Visual Arts, 2025
- Kate Stanley, English, 2025
- Miranda Green-Barteet, English and Writing/GSWS, 2024
- Anne Schuurman, English and Writing Studies 2024
- Geneviève De Viveiros, French Studies, 2023
- Yasaman Rafat, Languages and Cultures, 2023
- Jacqueline Sullivan, Philosophy, 2022
- Christof Migone, Visual Arts, 2022
- Angela Mendelovici, Philosophy, 2021
- Kyle Gervais, Classical Studies, 2021
- Christine Sprengler, Visual Arts, 2020
- Bernd Steinbock, Classical Studies, 2020
- Anthony Skelton, Philosophy, 2019
- Kim Solga, English and Writing Studies, 2019
- Jonathan Boulter, English and Writing Studies, 2018
- Constanza Burucúa, Modern Languages and Literatures, 2018
- Erica Lawson, Women's Studies and Feminist Research, 2017
- Wayne Myrvold, Philosophy, 2017
- Alena Robin, Modern Languages and Literatures, 2016
- Jan Plug, English and Writing Studies, 2016
- Corey Dyck, Philosophy, 2015
- Pauline Wakeham, English, 2015
- Ileana Paul, Linguistics/French Studies, 2014
- David Wilson, Classical Studies, 2014
- M.J. Kidnie, English & Writing Studies, 2013
- Jean Leclerc, French Studies, 2013
- Alison Conway, English, 2012
- Henrik Lagerlund, Philosophy, 2012
- Carolyn McLeod, Philosophy, 2011
- Steven Bruhm, English, 2011
- John Leonard, English, 2007
- Joyce Bruhn de Garavito, Modern Languages, 2007
- John Bell, Philosophy, 2006
- Kathryn Brush, Visual Arts, 2010
- Daniel Vaillancourt, French Studies, 2010
- Julia Emberley, English, 2009
- Robert DiSalle, Philosophy, 2009
- Lorne Falkenstein, Philosophy, 2008
- Bridget Elliott, Visual Arts, 2008
Research Awards, Chairs, Fellows & Prizes
Canada Research Chair in Global Women's Issues
- Bipasha Baruah, Women's Studies, 2013
Killam Prize
- David Bentley, English, 2015
Ogden Glass Lecturer, Bishop’s University
- David Bentley, English, 1997
W.C. Desmond Pacey Memorial Lecturer, U of New Brunswick
- David Bentley, English, 1997
Premier’s Discovery Award for Arts & Humanities
- David Bentley, English, 2009
Northrop Frye Centre Visiting Fellow, University of Toronto
- Nandi Bhatia, English & Writing Studies, 2018-19
William Sherwood Fox Chair in Classics (Honorary)
- Christopher Brown, Classical Studies, 2008
Prize in Literature Visiting Artist, Open Studio, Toronto ON
- Sheila Butler, Visual Arts, 1999
Liquitex Materials Award
- Sheila Butler, Visual Arts, 1992
Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton
- Louis Charland, Phil/HSc, 2003
Killam Research Fellowship
- William Demopoulos, Philosophy, 2008
Presidential Discretionary Award
- Tracy Isaacs, Philosophy, 1999
Radcliffe College Bunting Fellow, Mary Ingraham
- Tracy Isaacs, Philosophy, 1999
Bunting Institute, Radcliffe College
- Tracy Isaacs, Philosophy, 1999
Woman of the Year in Philosophy, South African Women for Women
- Tracy Isaacs, Philosophy, 1998
Earl Bargainnier Award, American Popular Culture
- Manina Jones, English, 1996
David Savan Dissertation Award, U of Toronto
- Dennis Klimchu, Philosophy, 1996
James Holly Hanford Award
- John Leonard, English, 1990
Canada House Award, 11th British Print Biennial, Bradford, England
- Patrick Mahon, Visual Arts, 1990
Honorary Award, 11th International Biennial of Woodcut, Bansk Systrica, Czechoslovakia
- Patrick Mahon, Visual Arts, 1990
Cdn Assoc for American Studies: Best Essay of the Year Award
- Patrick Maynard, Philosophy, 1993
Ralph Steinhauer Award of Distinction
- Michael Milde, Philosophy, 1991 and 1990
Johnsonian Prize in Philosophy
- Robert Muehlmann, Philosophy, 1992
Colin & Ailsa Turbayne International Berkeley Essay Prize
- Robert Muehlmann, Philosophy, 1991
Charles S. Pierce Society Essay Prize
- Wayne Myrvold, Philosophy, 1993
Canada Research Chair, Tier 2
- Ileana Paul, French, 2002
Fellow of the New Zealand Academy of the Humanities/Te Matanga o Te Whainga
- Russell Poole, English, 2008
Aronui (Research/Academic achievement)
- Russell Poole, English, 2008
Keats-Shelley Association of America
- Tilottama Rajan, Distinguished Lifetime Award, 2005
Centre for Advanced Studies, Ludwig-Maximilien’s Universität-Munich
- Tilottama Rajan, Visiting Fellow, 2012
Cambridge University, Centre for Research in Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
- Tilottama Rajan, Visiting Fellow, 2014
Cambridge University, Clare Hall
- Tilottama Rajan, Life Fellow, 2014 -
Canada Research Chair, Tier 1
- Tilottoma Rajan, English, 2001
Northrop Frye Chair in Theory, U of Toronto
- Tilottama Rajan, English, 1998
Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellow
- Charles Weijer, Phil/ Medicine, 2007
American College of Physicians Fellow
- Charles Weijer Phil/ Medicine 2007
Canada Research Chair (joint with Medicine in Bioethics)
- Charles Weijer, Philosophy, 2005
American Society for 18th-Century Studies
- Lisa Zeitz, English, 2000
Panhellenic Council Teaching Award
- Lisa Zeitz, English, 1995
