Nominations Open for NSERC John C. Polanyi Award (Canada)

The NSERC John C. Polanyi Award, established in 2006, honors individuals or teams whose research conducted in Canada has led to recent, outstanding advances in the fields of natural sciences or engineering. Administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), this prestigious award offers up to $250,000 in funding over three years. Nominations for the award must be submitted by 28 November before 8:00 pm ET. The NSERC John C. Polanyi Award is designed to recognize and reward significant research advances in the natural sciences or engineering. It celebrates innovations that have had a tangible impact on their field, showcasing the excellence of Canadian research. The award provides financial support of up to $250,000, distributed over a three-year period. These funds are intended to further the research objectives of the recipients, enabling them to continue their impactful work. The award focuses on advances in natural sciences or engineering. Eligible research should present novel, original, or innovative concepts and have a significant impact within its field. This award underscores the importance of research excellence in Canada, highlighting groundbreaking work that drives progress and innovation in critical scientific and engineering disciplines. It provides significant financial support to help researchers expand their findings and contribute to the global knowledge base. Who can nominate candidates for the award? Any individual or group may nominate candidates, but self-nominations are not accepted. What is the funding amount for the award? The award provides up to $250,000, paid over three years. Can nominees be at any stage in their career? Yes, candidates can be at any career stage, but they must be eligible to hold NSERC grant funds. Are team nominations allowed? Yes, team nominations are accepted, provided the majority of the team members are employed in Canada and at least one member is eligible to hold NSERC grant funds. When is the nomination deadline? Nominations must be submitted by 28 November before 8:00 pm ET. Eligible researchers and nominators should carefully review the official NSERC guidelines and prepare their nomination packages well in advance of the deadline. This is a valuable opportunity to gain recognition and support for groundbreaking research in the natural sciences and engineering.