Awards & Distinctions - Opportunities

Upcoming Deadlines

Molson Prizes

Awarded annually to encourage continuing contributions to Canada's cultural and intellectual heritage. One awarded in the arts and one in the social sciences or humanities. Value: $50,000 each.
Deadline: October 5, 2024

NSERC Science Promotion

This award honours Canada's science community by recognizing, supporting, and encouraging outstanding science promoters. Value: $10,000 (Individual)/$25,000 (Group).
Deadline: November 15, 2024

NSERC Brockhouse

Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Natural Sciences and Engineering recognizes outstanding teams of researchers. The prize is accompanied by a team research grant of up to $250,000.
Deadline: November 28, 2024

NSERC Donna Strickland Prize

Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research is awarded to an individual/team whose research has led to exceptional benefits for Canadian society, environment, and/or economy. Recipients will receive a $250,000 grant.
Deadline: November 28, 2024

NSERC Herzberg Gold Medal

Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated sustained excellence and influence in research for a body of work conducted in Canada that has critically advanced the fields of natural sciences or engineering. Recipients will receive up to $1 million.
Deadline: November 28, 2024

NSERC McDonald Fellowship

Recognizes early-stage researchers in the natural sciences and engineering to help enhance early stage researchers' capacity in their field, inspire others, and can become leaders in their field. Value: $250,000 each.
Deadline: December 14, 2024