External Recognition and Awards

This page provides information for faculty on prestigious external awards and prizes that provide researchers with unique opportunities and/or recognize their significant accomplishments.

Agency Program Deadline
Canadian Cancer Society Canadian Cancer Society 2025 Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Gerhard Herzberg Gold Medal for Science and Engineering Friday, November 28, 2025
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships Monday, December 15, 2025
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Synergy Awards for Innovation Friday, December 5, 2025
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering Friday, November 28, 2025
Canadian Institutes of Health Research IHSPR-CAHSPR Article of the year award Thursday, January 15, 2026
Canadian Institutes of Health Research 2026 IHSPR-CAHSPR Health Services & Policy Research Impact Award Thursday, January 15, 2026
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council SSHRC’s Storytellers Challenge Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Brain Canada / Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research Turnbull-Tator Award in Spinal Cord Injury and Concussion Research Friday, January 9, 2026
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Storytellers Challenge Tuesday, January 20, 2026