Upcoming External Award Opportunities |
For more information and/or assistance in organizing a nomination or application, please contact: Alexandra Foster Awards Facilitator Office of the Vice-President Research University of Saskatchewan 501-121 Research Drive Saskatoon SK S7N 1K2 Tel: (306) 966-2499 Fax: (306) 966-2107 Email: alexandra.foster@usask.ca Web: http://www.usask.ca/researchawards *The awards facilitator is available to assist in compiling nominations for external awards, distinctions and prizes. |
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Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellowship (FCAE) Nominations Due October 31st CAE Website The Canadian Academy of Engineering comprises many of the country's most accomplished engineers, who have expressed their dedication to the application of science and engineering principles in the interests of the country and its enterprises. Fellows of the Academy are committed to ensuring that Canada's engineering expertise is applied to the benefit of all Canadians. Members of the Academy are nominated and elected by their peers to honorary Fellowships in view of their distinguished achievements and career-long service to the engineering profession. Value: Fellows may use post-nominal letters FCAE |
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Canadian Mathematical Society Excellence in Teaching Award Nominations Due November 15th Call for Nominations This prize recognizes sustained and distinguished contributions in undergraduate teaching. Full-time university, college, two-year college, or CEGEP teachers in Canada with at least five years teaching experience at their current institution can be nominated. Value: The recipient is expected to give a talk at the CMS summer meeting; either a plenary lecture, a talk in the education session or short talk as part of a social function. The nature of the talk will be determined by the prize recipient, the Meeting Director and the Chair of the Education Committee. Funds are provided to assist with the travel expenses of the recipient in order that they may be present at the meeting to receive the Award. |
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Bank of Canada Fellowship Award Nominations Due November 15th About the BOC Fellowship Provides financial support for academics recognized for their expertise and excellence in areas critical to the mandate of the Bank of Canada, and who are undertaking leading-edge research that contributes to the development of knowledge and research capabilities in these fields. The four main areas of activity of the Bank of Canada are monetary policy, currency, financial-system sustainability, and funds management. Value: $90,000 per year for five years |
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Bank of Canada Governor's Award Nominations Due November 15th About the BOC Governor’s Award Aimed at academics at relatively early stages of their careers who have demonstrated the potential to continue to make exemplary research contributions in areas critical to the Bank of Canada's mandate. The four main areas of activity of the Bank of Canada are monetary policy, currency, financial-system sustainability, and funds management. Candidates must be working as an assistant or associate professor in an economics or business program at a Canadian university. Candidates must have obtained a PhD in the ten years prior to the application. Value: $25,000 per year for two years |
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Volvo Environment Prize Nominations Due November 15th About the Prize The objective of the Volvo Environment Prize is to promote research and development across the environmental spectrum, by acknowledging people who have made outstanding innovations or scientific discoveries which in broad terms fall within the environmental field. The Volvo Environment Prize is awarded by an independent foundation, which was instituted in 1988. Laureates represent all fields of environmental and sustainability studies and initiatives. Value: The Prize consists of a diploma, a glass sculpture and a cash award of SEK 1.5 million (approximately EUR 140 000 or USD 190 000) |
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Fulbright Program: Traditional Scholars / Visiting Research Chairs Applications Due November 15th About the Fulbright Program The Canada-US Fulbright program strengthens binational collaborative research and promotes thoughtful public debate on topics that reflect the broad range of contemporary issues relevant to Canada, the United States, and the relationship between the two countries. The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program operates on the principle of reciprocal exchange and provides the opportunity for outstanding Canadian scholars to lecture and/or conduct research in the United States. Award recipients include prominent and promising scholars, as well as experienced professionals. Value: Varies from $12,500 - $25,000 per semester |
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Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada Awards Nominations Due November 19th Call for Nominations The AFMC offer four annual awards, including: Award for Outstanding Contribution to Faculty Development in Canada; Young Educators Award; John Ruedy Award for Innovation in Medical Education; and, May Cohen Gender Equity Award. Value: Varies by award |
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Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) Awards Nominations Due December 1st Call for Nominations The CSChE Awards program recognizes outstanding contributions to further chemical engineering or influence others to learn about it. Awards include: the Bantrel Award in Design and Industrial Practice; the Process Safety Management Award; the R. S. Jane Memorial Award for exceptional achievement in the field of chemical engineering or industrial chemistry while residing in Canada; and the Syncrude Canada Innovation Award, Presented to an individual who has not reached the age of 40 for a distinguished contribution to the field of chemical engineering while working in Canada. Value: Varies by award Note: Nominations for the CSChE D. G. Fisher Award for achievement in systems and control engineering are due February 28th each year. |
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Royal Society of Canada: Fellowship and Medals Nominations Due December 1st
About the Royal Society of Canada The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) is the senior national body of distinguished Canadian scholars, artists and scientists. It is Canada’s national academy. The primary objective of the RSC is to promote learning and research in the arts and sciences. The RSC consists of nearly 2000 Fellows, men and women who are selected by their peers for outstanding contributions to the natural and social sciences, in the arts and in the humanities. As Canada’s national academy, the RSC exists to recognize academic excellence, to advise governments and organizations, and to promote Canadian culture. Candidates must be nominated for Fellowship or Medals by current Fellows of the RSC. Individuals do not need to be Fellows to qualify for medal nominations. Value of Fellowship: Fellows may use the post-nomials FRSC. A membership fee applies. Value of Medals: Varies by award |
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Molson Prize Nominations Due December 1st About the Molson Prize The prizes are intended to encourage continuing contributions to the cultural and intellectual heritage of Canada. The prizes are funded by an endowment from the Molson Foundation, and they are administered by the Canada Council for the Arts in cooperation with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Value: Two prizes of $50,000 each are awarded annually (one in the arts and one in social sciences and humanities) |
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Manning Innovation Awards Nominations Due December 1st About the Manning Innovation Awards By means of a nomination, Canadian resident citizens who have demonstrated recent innovative talent in developing and successfully marketing a new concept, process or procedure may be eligible for a Manning Innovation Award. There are three categories: Principal Award; Award of Distinction; Innovation Awards. Value: Principal Award - $100,000; Award of Distinction - $25,000; Innovation Awards – 2 at $10,000 each |
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Geological Association of Canada (GAC) Awards Nominations Due December 30th About the GAC Awards The GAC’s annual awards and medals for achievement and service include: the Logan Medal, the GAC’s highest award for distinguished achievement; the W.W. Hutchison Medal, for significant contributions by a researcher who has earned their PhD in the last 15 years; Distinguished Member Award; and the Distinguished Service Award, among several others. Value: Varies by award |
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Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) Awards Nominations Due January 14th, 2011 About the CAP Awards Each year the CAP recognizes excellence in Research, Teaching, and Service in Physics in Canada. Among the many awards offered are the Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Physics and the Medal for Excellence in Teaching Undergraduate Physics. Value: Varies by award |
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Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG) Awards Nominations Due January 31st, 2011 About the CAG Awards The CAG offers a variety of awards for faculty and students. Faculty awards include the Award for Scholarly Distinction and the Award for Excellence in Teaching, among others. Value: Varies by award |
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SSHRC Gold Medal Nominations Due February 1, 2011 About the SSHRC Gold Medal The SSHRC Gold Medal for Achievement in Research is SSHRC’s highest research honour. It is awarded to an individual whose leadership, dedication, and originality of thought have significantly advanced understanding in his or her field of research, enriched Canadian society, and contributed to the country's cultural and intellectual life. Value: The winner receives the Gold Medal and $100,000. The funds can only be used for research, training or other academic activities. |