NSERC John C. Polanyi Award
Arctic and Northern Regions
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Information and Communication Technology
Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Saturday 15th, August 2026
External Deadline: Monday 30th, November 2026
Description
Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program.
Created in 2006, the NSERC John C. Polanyi Award recognizes an individual or team whose research conducted in Canada has led to a recent outstanding advance in the natural sciences or engineering. The award is open to all researchers at any career stage.
The award includes a research grant of up to $250,000.
See here for more information.
Nomination deadline: November 28 before 8:00 pm (ET). If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, NSERC must receive your nomination before 8:00 pm (ET) the next working day.