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External Awards
Below, please find a selection of award opportunities with links to program details.
If you are planning to apply or nominate a faculty member, please advise the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI) as well as your Associate Dean (Research) and Department Chair.
For more information regarding external award opportunities or to suggest additions to this list, please email Heather Steel, Research Awards and Honours Facilitator, at hsteel@torontomu.ca.
Tri-Council Awards
| Opportunity | External Deadline | Internal Approval Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes (external link, opens in new window) Four awards: Impact, Discovery, Early Career and Transformation awards. ($100K each) |
TBD – on hold | None. |
| CIHR Institute of Aging Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging (external link) Recognizes an individual, team or organization that has advanced the mobilization of research in aging at a local or regional level ($20K). |
TBD | None. |
| CIHR Trailblazer Awards (external link) Career achievement award that recognizes exceptional contributions in the area of population and public health research. Three awards are given: ECR, mid-career, and senior career ($12.5K). |
No competition in 2024 | The NPI must be endorsed by the executive head of the institution where they hold their primary academic appointment through a letter of support. |
| NSERC Brockhouse Canada Prize (external link, opens in new window) For impactful interdisciplinary partnerships in science and engineering. ($250K) |
November 28, 2024 | None. |
| NSERC Gerhard Herzberg Canada (external link, opens in new window) Senior career award for persistent excellence in science and engineering. ($1M) |
November 28, 2024 |
None. |
| NSERC Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact (external link, opens in new window) For research leading to exceptional benefits for Canadian society, environment and economy. ($250K) |
November 28, 2024 |
None. |
| NSERC John C. Polanyi Award (external link, opens in new window) For a recent advance in science and engineering. ($250K) |
November 28, 2024 |
None. |
| NSERC Synergy Awards for Innovation (external link, opens in new window) For sustained and impactful partnerships with private, public and non-profit organizations in science and engineering. ($250K) |
December 6, 2024 | None. |
| NSERC Awards for Science Promotion (external link, opens in new window) For inspirational achievement in promoting science. ($10K-25K) |
November 15, 2024 | None. |
| NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships (external link, opens in new window) Recognizes early career leaders in science and engineering. ($250K) |
December 14, 2024 |
TMU may submit 6 nominations. Internal competition details will be advertised in advance. |
| SSHRC Impact Award – Gold Medal (external link, opens in new window) For sustained leadership, dedication and originality of thought in the social sciences and humanities. ($100K) |
Monday, April 1, 2025 | TMU may submit 1 nomination. Internal processes will be advertised in advance. |
| SSHRC Impact Award – Insight (external link, opens in new window) For outstanding achievement from a single or multiple SSHRC-funded initiative(s). ($50K) |
Monday, April 1, 2025 | TMU may submit 1 nomination. Internal processes will be advertised in advance. |
| SSHRC Impact Award – Partnership (external link, opens in new window) Recognizes impacts arising from a formal partnership in the social sciences and humanities. Must hold a PG or PDG. ($50K) |
Monday, April 1, 2025 | TMU may submit 1 nomination. Internal processes will be advertised in advance. |
| SSHRC Impact Award – Connection (external link, opens in new window) For an outstanding SSHRC-funded initiative that facilitates the exchange of research knowledge within and/or beyond the social sciences and humanities research community. ($50K) |
Monday, April 1, 2025 | TMU may submit 1 nomination. Internal processes will be advertised in advance. |
National and Provincial Awards
| Opportunity | External Deadline | Internal Approval Requirements |
| Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards (external link, opens in new window) For advancements in food production, processing, distribution, consumption, safety and/or human nutrition; $100K. |
March 5, 2025 | |
| Bank of Canada Fellowship Award (external link, opens in new window) Supports academics recognized for their expertise and research in areas related to the bank's core functions. Five-year term. ($90K) |
November 30, 2024 | Must be nominated by TMU. Internal process requirements will be communicated in advance. Contact OVPRI if interested. |
| Bank of Canada Governor's Award (external link, opens in new window) Supports academics who are recognized for their expertise and research in areas important to the bank's core functions. ($30K/year for 2 years) |
November 30, 2024 | Must be nominated by TMU. Internal process requirements will be communicated in advance. Contact OVPRI if interested. |
| CAIMS/PIMS Early Career Award (external link) For exceptional contributions in applied and industrial mathematics within 10 years of PhD. |
January 31, 2025 | None. |
| Canada Council for the Arts – Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts (external link, opens in new window) Eight awards recognizing remarkable careers in the visual and media arts. ($25K) |
June 24, 2025 | None. |
| Canada Council for the Arts – Molson Prizes (external link, opens in new window) For distinguished and sustained contributions to the social sciences/humanities and the arts. ($50K per category) |
October 5, 2024 | None. |
| Canada Gairdner Momentum Award (external link) Two awards for mid-career scholars who, in the last 6 years, have produced a focused, cohesive and impactful body of scientific health research. (50K) |
July 15, 2025 | None. |
| Canada Gairdner Early Career Investigator Award (external link, opens in new window) An opportunity to present research as part of the Gairdner Science Week. Five investigators are chosen to give 10-minute talks in association with the Laureate Lectures. |
August 15, 2024 | None. |
| Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women (external link, opens in new window) Recognizes inspirational and trail-blazing women. |
May 15, 2025 | None. |
| Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) Trailblazer Awards (external link) For exceptional contributions to the field of science policy (innovation policy and science for policy). |
June 24, 2025 | None. |
| Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellowships (external link, opens in new window) Elected members are national/international leaders in health sciences (natural sciences, engineering and social sciences). |
March 6, 2025 | An institutional letter of support or nomination is normally included. Contact OVPRI if interested. |
| Canadian Academy of Nursing Fellowship (external link, opens in new window) Represents the highest honour for Canada's most accomplished nursing leaders in clinical practice, education, administration, research and policy. |
March 11, 2025 | None. |
| Canadian Association of Physicists Herzberg Medal (external link) For outstanding contribution to physics within 12 years of PhD. |
December 17, 2024 | None. |
| Canadian Association of Geographers Julian M. Szeicz Award for Early Career Achievement (external link) Recognizes research achievement and career potential in Canadian geography within 8 years of a PhD. |
January 31, 2025 | None. |
| Canadian Cancer Research Alliance Awards (external link, opens in new window) Awards: Outstanding Achievements in Cancer Research; Exceptional Leadership in Patient Involvement in Cancer Research; Exceptional Leadership in Cancer Research; Distinguished Service to Cancer Research |
February 2025; awarded every two years | |
| Canadian Cancer Society Awards for Excellence (external link, opens in new window) Four awards: Inclusive Excellence Prize, William E. Rawls Prize (ECRs in cancer control), Bernard and Francis Dorval Prize (ECRs in biomedical research), Robert L. Noble Prize (basic biomedical advancements), O. Harold Warwick Prize (cancer control research), Lifetime Contribution Prize. |
January 17, 2025 | Note: this award tends to change deadlines frequently. |
| Canadian Mathematical Society Coxeter-James Prize (external link) For outstanding contributions to mathematical research within 10 years of PhD. |
September 30, 2024 | None. |
| Canadian Linguistics Association Early Career Researcher Award (external link) For substantial and distinguished contributions to linguistics within 10 years of PhD. |
March 31, 2025 | None. |
| Canadian Medical and Bioengineering Society Outstanding Canadian Biomedical Engineer (external link) For outstanding achievements in bioengineering (scientific or technical developments, leadership, or service) that contributed to the improvement of health care delivery in Canada. |
March 12, 2025 | None. |
| Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (external link, opens in new window) Canadians whose work has advanced health and whose outstanding leadership, integrity and contributions to medicine and the health sciences, in Canada or abroad. |
June 12, 2025 | None. |
| Canadian Nutrition Society Young Investigator Award for Outstanding Research (external link) For an outstanding contribution to research in nutrition within 15 years of PhD. |
January 31, 2025 | None. |
| Canadian Psychological Association President's New Researcher Award (external link) For the exceptional quality of contributions of new researchers within 5 years of PhD to psychological knowledge. |
January 31, 2025 | None. |
| Canadian Society for Bioengineering Young Engineer of the Year Award (external link) For those under 40 years of age who have made outstanding contributions to Canadian agricultural, food, and/or biological engineering. |
TBD | None. |
| Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering Bao and Zhu Innovation Award (external link) For those under 40 demonstrating distinguished contribution to chemical engineering. |
December 1, 2024 | None. |
| Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering Lectureship Award (external link) For those within 7 years of their first professional appointment and demonstrating an outstanding contribution to chemical engineering. |
December 1, 2024 | None. |
| Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering I.W. Smith Award (external link) For outstanding achievement in creative mechanical engineering within 10 years of PhD. |
January 31, 2025 | None. |
| Canadian Society of Microbiologists New Investigator Award (external link) For outstanding research in one or more of the fields of biochemistry, molecular or cellular biology in Canada within 7 years of the first independent appointment. |
January 15, 2025 | None. |
| Canadian Sociological Association Early Investigator Award (external link) Honours sociologists who have made significant research contributions in the early stages of their career (within 5 years PhD). |
March 15, 2025 | None. |
| Centre de reseches matematiques Andre Aisenstadt Prize (external link) For outstanding achievement in mathematics within 8 years of PhD. |
March 1, 2025 | None. |
| Charles Taylor Prize for Excellence in Policy Research (external link, opens in new window) For a researcher whose work has made an important contribution to policy debates relevant to building a more socially just Canada. |
February 29, 2025 | None. |
| Chemical Institute of Canada Environment Division Early Career Award (external link) For an outstanding early career researcher (within 12 years of PhD) who has made distinguished contributions in environmental chemistry or environmental chemical engineering. |
TBD | None. |
| CIHR-INMD – CNS Early Career Researcher Partnership Prize (external link) For those within 7 years of their first appointment actively engaged in health-related research and demonstrating excellence and outstanding contributions in nutrition-related research. |
January 31, 2025 | None. |
| CMHC Housing Research Awards (external link) Three awards are available that recognize contributions to affordable housing research. ($12,500-$25,000) |
TBD | None. |
| Community-Based Research Canada – Emerging Community-Based Researcher (external link, opens in new window) For a community-campus research partnership that has demonstrated excellence in community-based research. |
April 4, 2025 | None. |
| Community-Based Research Canada – Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnerships (external link) Recognizes and celebrates an individual who embodies community-based research values in their work. Must be 5 years from PhD / 5 years in position. |
April 4, 2025 | None. |
| Computer Science Canada Outstanding Early Career Computer Science Researcher Awards (external link) For outstanding and sustained contributions to the field of computer science. |
February 1, 2025 | None. |
| CWEC Young Researcher Prize (external link) Honours female identifying scholars with exceptional research records within 10 years of PhD. |
TBD | None. |
| Douglas R. Colton Medal for Research Excellence (external link, opens in new window) For a contribution that notably improves our understanding of applying fabrication technology, design methods and computer-aided design tools and/or system architecture. Must have completed a PhD within the past 3 years. ($4500) |
September 20, 2024 | Must be submitted by a research office. Contact OVRPI if interested. |
| Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals (Ontario) Education Foundation (external link, opens in new window) For distinguished Chinese Canadians with outstanding professional achievements. ($2500) |
July 31, 2025 | None. |
| Governor General's Innovation Awards (external link, opens in new window) For outstanding Canadian innovators who help shape our future and inspire the next generation. |
Late September to early November 2024 | Must be nominated through a nominating partner. Deadlines for partners vary in September/October. Contact OVPRI if interested. |
| Governor General's International Award in Canadian Studies (external link, opens in new window) For a scholar who has made an outstanding contribution to scholarship and to the development of Canadian Studies internationally. |
November 24, 2024 | None. |
| Health Research Foundation Medal of Honour (external link) For individuals who have made pivotal contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the health sciences and/or the improvement of therapeutics healthcare. ($20K) |
TBD | None. |
| Health Research Foundation Diversity and Equity in Research Award (external link) Recognizes outstanding individuals whose work advances equitable participation in health research and access to health care in Canada, improving the well-being of all Canadians, particularly those facing inequities. |
August 1, 2025 | None. |
| Life Sciences Ontario Lifetime Achievement Award (external link, opens in new window) Recognizes a highly respected leader who has inspired and led Ontario's life sciences community in more than one domain, including industry, government, academia, volunteerism, IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility) and philanthropy. |
November 18, 2024 | None. |
| Massey College Senior Fellows (external link, opens in new window) Seeks individuals who strive for the public good, have an excellent record of academic achievement, and excel at collaboration and mentorship. |
TBD | Must be nominated by a current or former fellow. Contact OVPRI if interested. |
| National Research Council of Canada – Killam Prize (external link, opens in new window) Honours distinguished Canadian scholars with an award in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences and engineering. ($100K) |
June 6, 2025 | None. |
| Northern Science Award (external link) For an individual or group having made a significant contribution to meritorious knowledge and understanding of the Canadian North. |
October 27, 2024 | None. |
| Order of Canada (external link) Recognizes people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to our nation. |
Continuous intake | None. |
| Order of Ontario (external link) For an Ontarian who has shown the highest level of excellence and achievement in any field and whose impact has left a lasting legacy in our province, in our country and around the world. |
March 31, 2025 | None. |
| Polanyi Prizes (Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario) (external link, opens in new window) Awarded in physiology/medicine, physics, chemistry, economics and literature. Must be within 3 years post-PhD. ($20K) |
December 1, 2024 | Must be nominated by TMU. Applications are due to the Dean of Graduate Studies by December 1. Contact OVPRI if interested. |
| Prix Galien Canada Research Award (external link, opens in new window) Open to any person or team who has been involved for at least the last five years in research leading or making a substantial contribution to the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. |
TBD – award on hold | Must have institutional approval. Contact OVPRI if interested. |
| RCI Canada: Sandford Fleming Medal for Excellence in Science Communication (external link, opens in new window) For an individual working in Canada who has made outstanding contributions to science communication. |
March 31, 2025 | None. |
| RCI Canada: William Edmond Logan Award (external link, opens in new window) Recognizing excellence in promoting the public understanding of science by a Canadian organization. |
March 31, 2025 | None. |
| Research Canada's Leadership in Advocacy Award (Individual & Emerging Leader) (external link) Recognizes individual(s) who have made outstanding efforts in advocating for health research at the local, provincial and/or national level. The Emerging Leader award is for those who are within 5 years of finishing their education. |
May 30, 2025 | None. |
| Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity (external link, opens in new window) Funds bold and potentially game-changing projects that will challenge the status quo, spark change and take action to address persistent systemic barriers in the research ecosystem and academia. |
November 7, 2024 | One submission is permitted per university. Internal competition details will be communicated in Spring 2024. |
| Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists (external link, opens in new window) Elected members are within 15 years of their PhD and have demonstrated an exceptional level of achievement. |
December 13, 2024 | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellowships (external link, opens in new window) Elected fellows are distinguished Canadians from all branches of learning who have made remarkable contributions to the arts, the humanities and the sciences. |
December 13, 2024 | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Bancroft Award (external link, opens in new window) For publication, instruction and research in the earth sciences that have contributed to public understanding and appreciation of the subject. |
March 15, 2026 (awarded biennially) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Flavelle Medal (external link, opens in new window) For an outstanding contribution to biological science during the preceding ten years or for significant additions to a previous outstanding contribution to biological science. |
March 15, 2026 (awarded biennially) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Ursula Franklin Award in Gender Studies (external link, opens in new window) Recognizes significant contributions by a Canadian scholar in the humanities and social sciences to further our understanding of issues concerning gender. |
March 15, 2026 (awarded biennially) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Henry Marshall Tory Medal (external link, opens in new window) For outstanding research in a branch of astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, physics or an allied science, carried out mainly in the eight years preceding the date of the award. |
March 15, 2026 (awarded biennially) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Innis Gérin Medal (external link, opens in new window) For a distinguished and sustained contribution to the literature of the social sciences, including human geography and social psychology. |
March 15, 2026 (awarded biennially) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: J.B. Tyrrell Historical Medal (external link, opens in new window) For outstanding work in the history of Canada. |
March 15, 2026 (awarded biennially) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Jason A. Hannah Medal (external link, opens in new window) For an important publication in the history of medicine published in the five years preceding its nomination (a book). |
March 15, 2026 (awarded annually) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: John L. Synge Award (external link, opens in new window) For outstanding research in any of the branches of the mathematical sciences. In cases where there are two or more strong candidates, some preference is given to those whose age is not over forty in the year of the award. |
March 15, 2025 (awarded biennially) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Lorne Pierce Medal (external link, opens in new window) For achievement in critical or imaginative literature. Preference for Canadian subjects. |
March 15, 2026 (awarded biennially) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: McLaughlin Medal (external link, opens in new window) For important research of sustained excellence in medical science. |
March 15, 2025 (awarded annually) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Michael P. Païdoussis Medal (external link, opens in new window) For recognition of an individual who has made outstanding contributions to research, education and leadership in applied mechanics. Solid continuum mechanics, fluid mechanics and fluid-structure interaction are all included. |
March 15, 2025 (awarded annually) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Miroslaw Romanowski Medal (external link, opens in new window) For significant contributions to the resolution of scientific aspects of environmental problems or for important improvements to the quality of an ecosystem. ($3,000 and a lecture) |
March 15, 2025 (awarded annually) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Pierre Chauveau Medal (external link, opens in new window) For distinguished contribution to knowledge in the humanities other than Canadian literature and Canadian history. |
March 15, 2025 (awarded biennially) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Rutherford Memorial Medals (external link, opens in new window) For outstanding research during the formative stage of a career in any branch of physics and chemistry. Must have received PhD within the last 15 years. |
March 15, 2025 (awarded annually) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Sir John William Dawson Medal (external link, opens in new window) For important and sustained contributions in two domains of interest to the RSC or in interdisciplinary research. |
March 15, 2025 (awarded biennially) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Willet G. Miller Medals (external link, opens in new window) For outstanding research in earth sciences and ocean and atmospheric sciences. |
March 15, 2026 (awarded biennially) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal Society of Canada: Yvan Allaire Medal (external link, opens in new window) For recognition of an outstanding contribution to the governance of public and private organizations. |
March 15, 2025 (awarded annually) | If interested in being nominated by TMU, please contact OVPRI. |
| Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize (external link, opens in new window) For an outstanding rising star researcher in the field of mental health who is 45 years old or younger. ($100K) |
July 15, 2025 | None. |
| Steacie Prize in the Natural Sciences (external link) For a scientist or engineer 40 years of age or younger for outstanding scientific research carried out in Canada. ($10K) |
August 31, 2025 | None. |
| Toxicology Society of Canada VE Henderson Award (external link) For significant contributions to toxicology within 15 years of PhD. |
July 1, 2025 | None. |
| Water Canada Awards (external link, opens in new window) For projects, products and people exemplifying the best of the best in Canada's water sector. |
March 17, 2025 | None. |
| Wighton Fellowship (external link, opens in new window) Honours persons who have contributed in an innovative, distinctive and exceptional way to the instruction of undergraduate laboratory courses in a faculty or school of engineering at a Canadian University. ($3K) |
TBD | None. |
International Awards
| Opportunity | External Deadline | Internal Approval Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Abel Prize (external link, opens in new window) Recognizes senior career researchers for pioneering achievements in mathematics. |
September 1, 2025 | None. |
| Alexander von Humboldt Research Award (external link, opens in new window) For senior researchers who are recognised internationally as outstanding in their field and have had a significant impact. To conduct research in Germany. |
Continuous intake | None. |
| Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards (external link) For advancements in food production, processing, distribution, consumption, safety and/or human nutrition. ($100K) |
March 10, 2024 | None. |
| Balzan Prize (external link, opens in new window) Awarded to scholars, artists and scientists who have distinguished themselves in their fields on an international level. There are different themes every year. |
March 15, 2025 | None. |
| Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement & The Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award (external link, opens in new window) The two highest scientific awards of the American Diabetes Association. |
TBD | None. |
| Benjamin Franklin Medals (external link) Awards offered in chemistry, civil and mechanical engineering, computer and cognitive science, earth and environmental science, electrical engineering, life science and physics. |
Continuous intake (process involves a two-year evaluation period after submission) | None. |
| Blue Planet Prize (external link, opens in new window) Recognizes outstanding achievement that offers a clear vision for the realization of a sustainable society, working toward solving global environmental problems. |
TBD | None. |
| Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science (external link, opens in new window) For achievements in safe, sustainable, resilient civil infrastructure. Different themes every year. |
March 31, 2025 (letter of intent required February 28) | None. |
| Breakthrough Prize (external link, opens in new window) Recognizes transformative and profound contributions in physics, life sciences and math. |
April 1, 2025 | None. |
| Canada Gairdner International Awards (external link) Five awards for outstanding contributions by biomedical scientists to understanding human biology and disease. ($100K) |
October 1, 2024 | None. |
| Canada Gairdner Global Health Award (external link) For research that has improved the health and well-being of those facing health inequities worldwide. ($100K) |
October 1, 2024 | None. |
| Copley Medal (external link, opens in new window) Awarded for sustained, outstanding achievements in any field of science. Each year focuses on a different field. |
February 24, 2025 | None. |
| Dan David Prize (external link, opens in new window) Rewards outstanding work related to the study of the human past. Winners exhibit strong potential for future excellence, innovation and leadership. Must be within 15 years of PhD and have published a major work. |
TBD | None. |
| Eduard Rhein Stiftung Technology Award and Culture Award (external link) Technology: For outstanding research achievements, which are fundamental for a field of information technology. Must have product or prototype available. 40k Euros. Culture: Related to science communication. 10k Euros. |
July 31, 2025 | None. |
| Eni Awards (external link, opens in new window) Three awards: Energy Frontiers Award, Advanced Environmental Solutions Award and Energy Transition Award. |
November 25, 2024 | None. |
| Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award (external link, opens in new window) Recognition for innovative ideas that aspire to transform knowledge into action to help address the causes and impacts of climate change in the Arctic. All career levels are encouraged to apply. |
April 30, 2025 | None. |
| Frontiers of Knowledge Awards (external link, opens in new window) Fundamental contributions in a broad array of areas of scientific knowledge, technology, humanities and artistic creation. |
June 30, 2025 | None. |
| Global Young Academy (external link) The GYA aims to elevate the voice of young scientists in evidence-informed and inclusive global, regional and national decision-making. |
TBD | None. |
| Grawemeyer Awards (external link, opens in new window) Offering support for three awards: Ideas Improving World Order (politics/policy), Psychology and Education. |
January 31, 2025 (Education and psychology awards are April 26, 2025) | None. |
| Gruber Prizes (external link, opens in new window) Awards major discoveries and contributions in cosmology, genetics and neuroscience. |
December 15, 2024 | None. |
| Guggenheim Fellowship (external link, opens in new window) Awarded to exceptional individuals in pursuit of scholarship in any field of knowledge and creation of any art form. |
TBD | None. |
| Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research (external link, opens in new window) Awards broad impact on health research and health research policy. Supports a lecture in collaboration with CBC’s Ideas. |
March 18, 2025 | None. |
| Holberg Prize (external link, opens in new window) Outstanding contributions to research in the humanities, social sciences, law and theology. Decisive influence on international research. |
June 15, 2025 | None. |
| Japan Prize (external link, opens in new window) Awards achievement in science and engineering. There are two broad categories and specific themes within them annually. |
TBD | None. |
| John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity (external link, opens in new window) Recognizes and celebrates work of the highest quality and greatest impact that advances understanding of the human experience. Not open to fields covered by the Nobel Prize. |
TBD | None. |
| J&J WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program (external link, opens in new window) For exceptional female scholars in STEM. One award is given in each of the six categories: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing, and Design. Must be early to mid-career (i.e., assistant or associate). |
TBD (On hold due to restructuring. Will launch again in future) | Must be nominated by TMU. Only one nomination per category is permitted. |
| J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine (external link, opens in new window) For achievement in medical sciences. The theme changes every year. |
May 31, 2025 | None. |
| Kavli Prize (external link, opens in new window) Recognizes innovative scientific research in neuroscience, astrophysics and nanoscience. |
December 1, 2025 (awarded biennially) | None. |
| (PDF file) Konrad Adenauer Research Award (external link, opens in new window) Honours researchers from Canada whose fundamental discoveries, new theories or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and beyond and whose personality and research contribute to the academic and cultural exchange between the Federal Republic of Germany and Canada. |
Continuous intake | None. |
| Lasker Foundation: Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award (external link) Honours a major biomedical advance. |
February 3, 2025 | None. |
| Lasker Foundation: Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award (external link, opens in new window) For a major advance that improves the lives of many thousands of people. |
February 3, 2025 | None. |
| Lasker Foundation: Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award (external link, opens in new window) Awards an individual for improving the public’s understanding of medical research, public health or healthcare; playing a major role in the support of policy, legislative or other initiatives in medical science or health; providing or generating support for medical science or public health; and/or benefiting the lives of many people through public health practice. |
February 3, 2025 | None. |
| Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical Research (external link, opens in new window) Honours scientists for recent discoveries of particular originality and importance to basic medical research. |
TBD | None. |
| L’Oréal-UNESCO International Awards for Women in Science (external link) Honours five eminent women scientists from five regions of the world. Subjects alternate every year between Life Sciences or Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science. |
June 28, 2025 | Next competition will be Life Sciences. |
| Marconi Prize (external link) Recognizes innovators who have made a significant contribution to increasing digital inclusivity through advanced information and communications technology. |
June 30, 2025 | None. |
| Microsoft Faculty Fellowship (external link, opens in new window) Two-year fellowship that recognizes innovative, promising early-career professors in the Americas who are exploring breakthrough, high-impact research in computer science or a related field. |
TBD | None. |
| Millennium Technology Prize (external link, opens in new window) For ground-breaking technological innovations that benefit millions of people around the world by promoting sustainable development, mitigating climate change and generating applications with global commercial viability. |
TBD (awarded biennially) | None. |
| Nature Inclusive Health Research Award (external link, opens in new window) Inclusive health research is an approach where positive, respectful engagement occurs between researchers and key affected stakeholders and organizations. The project must have occurred within 10 years of the application deadline. |
March 4, 2025 | None. |
| Nature Research Awards – Scientific Achievement (external link, opens in new window) For those within 10 years of finishing a PhD and are untenured, who have made an exceptional contribution to scientific discovery, exhibit potential for developing and leading an independent research group, and have made efforts to inspire the next generation of female scientists. |
TBD | None. |
| Nature Spinoff Prize (external link, opens in new window) The Spinoff Prize is a €30,000 global award for early-stage university spinoff companies providing a unique opportunity for academic entrepreneurs to raise their company profile and get noticed by potential investors. |
January 7, 2025 | None. |
| New Horizons Prizes (Breakthrough Foundation) (external link, opens in new window) Six awards for physics and math for early career researchers. |
April 1, 2025 | None. |
| Norman Borlaug Field Award (World Food Prize Foundation) (external link, opens in new window) Awards exceptional, science-based achievement in international agriculture and food production by an individual under 40. |
June 15, 2025 | None. |
| Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (external link, opens in new window) Awarded for bold, ground-breaking engineering innovation that is of global benefit to humanity. |
July 15, 2025 | None. |
| Robert Koch Foundation Award & Gold Medal (external link, opens in new window) Awarded for achievements in biomedical sciences. The Gold Medal is for lifetime achievement. |
TBD | None. |
| Shaw Prize (external link, opens in new window) Three prizes: Astronomy, Life and Medical Sciences, Math. Awarded to those who have recently achieved distinguished and significant advances. |
November 30, 2024 | None. |
| Sloan Research Fellowships (external link, opens in new window) For early career researchers in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions to their field. Must be untenured. Eligible fields: computer science, chemistry, earth system science, economics, math, neuroscience and physics. |
TBD | Must be nominated by department head, senior administration or a senior researcher. Contact OVPRI if interested. |
| Stockholm Water Prize (external link, opens in new window) For outstanding achievements of lasting significance for sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources. |
TBD | None. |
| Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement (external link, opens in new window) Recognizes those working to preserve and enhance our world and to inspire others to understand the importance of the environment. |
TBD | None. |
| VinFuture Grand Prize (external link, opens in new window) For breakthrough research/technological innovations that positively improve the quality of human life and create a more equitable and sustainable world for future generations. |
May 14, 2025 | None. |
| VinFuture Special Prize for Female Innovators (external link, opens in new window) Awarded only to female researchers or innovators. |
TBD | None. |
| VinFuture Special Prize for Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields (external link, opens in new window) An emerging field is defined as any field that is non-traditional. Its researchers may come from different disciplines. |
TBD | None. |
| Volvo International Environment Prize (external link, opens in new window) Laureates represent all fields of environmental and sustainability studies and initiatives. Must have impacts outside of the discipline. |
January 20, 2025 | None. |
| Warren Alpert Foundation Prize (external link, opens in new window) For breakthroughs in biomedicine. |
November 7, 2024 | None. |
| Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences (external link, opens in new window) Recognizes breakthroughs in pure or applied life science research that are distinguished by excellence, originality and impact on our understanding of biological systems and processes. |
TBD | None. |
| Wolf Prize (external link) For achievements in the interest of humanity and friendly relations among people in the following categories: Medicine, Agriculture, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, Painting and Sculpting, Music and Architecture. |
October 24, 2024 | None. |
World Cultural Council Albert Einstein World Award of Science (external link, opens in new window) |
January 26, 2025 | Nominations must be made through institutional leaders. Contact OVPRI if interested. |
| World Cultural Council Jose Vasconcelos World Award of Education (external link, opens in new window) For a renowned educator, an authority in the field of teaching or an individual who has promoted education policies. |
January 26, 2025 |
Nominations must be made through institutional leaders. Contact OVPRI if interested. |
| World Cultural Council Leonardo Da Vinci World Award of Arts (external link, opens in new window) For a renowned artist, sculptor, writer, poet, cinematographer, photographer, architect, musician, or other performing, creative or visionary artist whose work constitutes a significant contribution to the artistic legacy of the world. |
January 26, 2025 | Nominations must be made through institutional leaders. Contact OVPRI if interested. |
| World Food Prize (external link, opens in new window) For a specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement that advances human development with a demonstrable increase in the quantity, quality, availability of, or access to food. |
May 1, 2025 | None. |
Professional Association Awards (National)
The associations listed below administer a variety of awards for the full range of career levels. If you have suggestions for additions, contact Heather Steel at hsteel@torontomu.ca (opens in new window) . If you would like to pursue a nomination or nominate a colleague, contact your faculty/department and OVPRI.
Updated: October 1, 2024