08/27/2026
Help promote the NSERC Prizes call for nominations / Appel de candidatures aux prix du CRSNG : passez le mot!
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has launched a call for nominations for its various awards, which recognize outstanding scientists and engineers from the post-secondary research community and the private, public and not-for-profit sectors across the country. These awards help to promote inspiring role models for the next generation.
NSERC recognizes that diversity is the strength of Canada's research community. That is why it is asking for your help in encouraging a variety of nominations that reflect the full breadth of excellence in Canada's research ecosystem.
Below you will find information on the awards and the deadline for nominations for each award.
Pricing Information
Pricing
Eligibility Criteria*
Application Deadline
Contact
NSERC Awards for Science Promotion
Person or group promoting science
November 15, 2026
[email protected]
Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering
Researcher conducting work in Canada
November 30, 2026
[email protected]
NSERC John C. Polanyi Prize
Researcher or research team conducting work in Canada
November 30, 2026
[email protected]
Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering
Interdisciplinary research team conducting its work in Canada
November 30, 2026
[email protected]
NSERC Donna Strickland Prize for Social Impact in Research in the Natural Sciences and Engineering
Researcher or research team conducting work in Canada
November 30, 2026
[email protected]
Synergy Award for Innovation
Partnership between a Canadian college(s) or university(ies) and a non-postsecondary partner organization(s)
December 4, 2026
[email protected]
Bourses Arthur-B.-McDonald
early career academic researcher
December 14, 2026
[email protected]
* For details on eligibility requirements, visit the NSERC website.
Points to consider when applying:
Explore all options before proposing one to encourage diversity of candidates.
Recognize that diversity takes many forms and does not only refer to the identity of the nominees, but also to the field of research, the size of the institution, and the region, among other things.
Identify the nominee's or team's various contributions to research or science promotion, such as knowledge transfer, training and mentoring highly qualified personnel, or communicating research results to non-specialists.
Encourage colleagues to nominate other individuals or teams, as there may be more than one nomination per institution.
Submit your own candidacy, if permitted, or ask another person to do so.
Nominees may be recognized for their achievements and the impact they generate at the local, national or international level (depending on the award).
Review committee members are encouraged to read the Guidelines for the Assessment of Contributions to Research, Training and Mentoring in order to be able to evaluate applications in consideration of all forms of contributions.
Thank you in advance for helping us recognize the contributions and talent of members of the research community.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
NSERC's Prizes Team
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
[email protected]
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 edition of the NSERC prizes.