Science Policy Youth Award

This award recognizes an individual under the age of 35 who proposes an innovative and compelling evidence-based policy proposal that will make a positive impact to Canadian society, economy, and/or environment. Proposals should be connected to one or more of the tracks of the 2025 CSPC Conference listed below:

CSPC 2025 Conference Theme and Tracks:

“Toward a resilient future for Canada: Mobilizing science, knowledge and innovation.”

• Track 1: Policy and Governance for a Resilient STI Ecosystem (Focus: Exploring how to build a resilient STI ecosystem)
• Track 2: Science, Society and Public Engagement in STI (Focus: Exploring the role of civic organizations and the public in shaping research priorities, trust in science, and knowledge-sharing)
• Track 3: Industry Leadership and Economic Growth (Focus: Exploring how to boost commercialization, business innovation and economic growth)
• Track 4: Science Diplomacy and Geopolitical Shifts (Focus: Exploring opportunities to advance international STI collaboration and impact)
• Track 5: Next Generation, Talent Development (Focus: Exploring development of the next generation of STI)
• Track 6: Addressing Grand Challenges and Emerging Risks (Focus: Exploring Canada’s approach to grand challenges; strengthening Canada’s resilience)

For a detailed description of the conference theme, tracks and topics, please visit here.

Eligible recipients for the Science Policy Youth Award include all individuals under 35 years old who are residents of Canada, or Canadians living abroad, regardless of their field of study or work. The CSPC is fully committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified participants to apply.