The John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship

Aboriginal Peoples
Arctic and Northern Regions
Community, Regional & Enterprise Development
Creative Arts, Culture and Heritage
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Governance and Public Policy
Information and Communication Technology
Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Social Justice
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

Deadlines

Academic Unit: Inquire with unit

Memorial Deadline: Friday 31st, October 2025

External Deadline:


Description

The 2025 deadline for nominations is Friday, October 31st at 5 PM

The John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship, named for the first president of Memorial University College, recognizes faculty who embody the university’s mission by demonstrating exceptional teaching, undertaking world-class research and sharing their knowledge and expertise widely.

The award is comprised of the lifetime designation “Distinguished University Professor” and a one-time unrestricted grant ($20,000) to support future research, teaching and/or public engagement activities at Memorial University.

See here for more information.


Funding Sources

Memorial University of Newfoundland



This opportunity was posted by: RGCS

Last modified: September 11, 2025