Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes

Two Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes are awarded to distinguished individuals; one in the arts and one in the social sciences and humanities. These prizes encourage continuing contributions to the cultural and intellectual heritage of Canada.

Potential nominators

Candidates must be nominated by an individual or an organization. Any person or organization with an interest in nominating appropriate individuals is eligible to do so.

 If you are interested in being nominated for one of these awards, please contact the Office of Research (sshrc.research@lakeheadu.ca) to indicate your interest in applying.

Potential candidates

These prizes are for individuals. Candidates must:

• be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, as defined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. They do not need to be residing in Canada.
• be living as of the nomination deadline date
• have made a substantial and distinguished contribution over a significant period in either the arts and/or the social sciences and humanities (e.g. disciplines such as sociology, psychology, history, human geography, economics, political science, anthropology, or philosophy); and
• still be active and productive in their careers