1907 Trailblazer Award
The 1907 Trailblazer Award was established to encourage high-impact, step-change approaches to research in the brain and mind sciences for mental health. Projects must be grounded in the study of biological mechanisms underlying brain function, cognitive processes, and/or consciousness. consciousness.
Value of award | $120,000 |
Eligibility requirements |
Applicants must be within ten years of the date when PhD/MD degree was awarded. Applicants will currently be employed by a university or public research institute in the US, the UK, or Canada, with full-time employment guaranteed for the duration of the project (tenure or tenure-track and international equivalents). Applicants must already work in a supervisory role (PhD, MD, Postdoctoral supervisor primary or secondary). Applicants will have demonstrated independence from senior colleagues. |
Nature of submission | Registration to receive a passcode to be used to access the application portal to submit the application, resume/CV (with publication list) along with a series of short-form questions. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for remote interviews. |
Deadline | TBD (competition to open in January 2024) |
Website | https://www.1907-research.org/apply |
Abel Prize
The Abel Prize is an international prize for pioneering scientific efforts in the field of mathematics, including mathematical aspects of information technology, mathematical physics, probability theory, numerical analysis and computational science, statistics and applications of mathematics in other sciences. The main objective of the Abel Prize is to recognize scientific contributions that are of exceptional depth and significance for the field of mathematics. Such work may have resolved fundamental problems, created powerful new techniques, introduced unifying principles or opened up major new fields of research. One of the goals of the prize is to see it awarded over the years to a broad range of different fields in the subject area of mathematics.
Value of award | 7.5 million Norwegian Kroner (approximately $1 million CDN) |
Eligibility requirements |
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Nature of submission |
The nomination should be accompanied by
If you wish to nominate more than one candidate, you must use the form multiple times, once for each candidate. This is also the case if you are nominating candidates for a shared Abel Prize. In the latter case, the nomination letter should indicate that the nomination is for a shared Prize. The nominations will be considered by the Abel Prize Committee (Link to the Abel Prize Committee). They will recommend a prize winner(s) to the board of The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. |
Deadline |
September 1 (annually) |
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Achievement Medals - Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
These medals are awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the advancement of science, engineering or technology. Many awards across three main categories:
Early Career: Mike Sargeant Medal; Sir Henry Royce Medal
Established Career: Faraday Medal, Mountbatten Medal, Mensforth Manufacturing Medal, JJ Thomson Medal for Electronics
Value of award |
250 - 500 GBP - All winners will receive a medal, certificate and a years free membership of the IET. |
Eligibility requirements |
Coming Soon: *** This opportunity will be available soon. The next call is expected to open on 6 February. The following information is subject to change. *** |
Nature of submission | |
Deadline | May 15 |
Website | https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/awards-scholarships/ |
Albert Einstein World Award of Science
The award was created as a means of recognition, and as an incentive to scientific and technological research and development. It takes into special consideration those researches, which have brought true benefit and wellbeing to mankind.
Value of award |
$10,000 USD, a diploma, and a commemorative medal. |
Eligibility requirements |
Nominees for the “Albert Einstein” World Award of Science should be eminent scientists whose achievements can serve as an inspiration for future generations. Considerations will be given to individuals or institutions in one of the Life Sciences, such as Neuroscience, Earth Science, Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry; or in one of the Natural Sciences such as Physics, Mathematics or Astronomy. |
Nature of submission |
Online nomination form
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Deadline | November 30, 2023 |
Website | https://www.consejoculturalmundial.org/awards/world-award-of-science/ |
American Statistical Association (Statistical Partnerships Among Academe, Industry, and Government Award (SPAIG))
The SPAIG Award was established in 2002 to recognize outstanding partnerships between academe, industry, and government organizations, as well as to promote new partnerships among these organizations. The award recognizes outstanding collaborations between organizations, while recognizing key individual contributors.
Value of Award | Not specified |
Eligibility requirements |
Nominees must represent at least two of the organizations from academe, industry, or government. Also, their collaboration must have resulted in significant contributions to the statistical field with applications to real-world problems. Examples include publications, presentations at statistical conferences, exchange visits, support for graduate students, consulting jobs, grant support for faculty, and continuing education opportunities for statisticians outside of academe. |
Nature of submission |
Must be an ASA member to nominate. The Nomination form must be filled out online, and supporting documents uploaded. Required information can be found on the sample preview. |
Deadline | March 1, annually |
Website |
Arthur L. Schawlow Prize in Laser Science
This prize aims to recognize outstanding contributions to basic research, which uses lasers to advance our knowledge of the fundamental physical properties of materials and their interaction with light. Some examples of relevant areas of research are: nonlinear optics, ultrafast phenomena, laser spectroscopy, squeezed states, quantum optics, multiphoton physics, laser cooling and trapping, physics of lasers, particle acceleration by lasers, and short wavelength lasers.
Value of Award | $10,000 USD; An allowance for travel to the meeting at which the prize is awarded; A certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient. |
Eligibility requirements |
Candidates should have made outstanding contributions to basic research using lasers. |
Nature of submission |
The nomination package must include:
In addition, the nomination should include:
To start a new or update a continuing nomination, please see the Prize & Award Nomination Guidelines. |
Deadline |
June 3, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website |
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) A.M. Turing Award
The A.M. Turing Award, the ACM's most prestigious technical award, is given for major contributions of lasting importance to computing. Recipients are invited to give the annual A.M. Turing Award Lecture.
Value of award |
USD $1 million; a scroll; a medal |
Eligibility requirements | Candidates should have a particular outstanding and trendsetting technical achievement in the computing community. |
Nature of submission |
Candidates must be nominated using the online nomination form. An application consists of:
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Deadline |
December 15, 2022 (anticipated) |
Website |
http://amturing.acm.org/ https://amturing.acm.org/call_for_nominations.cfm |
Award for Mathematics Programs that Make a Difference
This Award for Mathematics Programs that Make a Difference was established in 2005 by the AMS's Committee on the Profession to compile and publish a series of profiles of programs that:
- aim to bring more persons from underrepresented backgrounds into some portion of the pipeline beginning at the undergraduate level and leading to advanced degrees in mathematics and professional success, or retain them once in the pipeline;
- have achieved documentable success in doing so; and
- are replicable models.
Value of Award | $1,000 USD |
Eligibility requirements |
Preference is given to programs with significant participation by underrepresented minorities. Note that programs aimed at pre-college students are eligible only if there is a significant component of the program benefiting individuals from underrepresented groups at or beyond the undergraduate level. Nomination of one's own institution or program is permitted and encouraged. |
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Deadline | May 31, 2024 |
Website | https://www.ams.org/prizes-awards/paview.cgi?parent_id=31 |
Benjamin Franklin Medal
The Franklin Institute invites you to nominate candidates for the Benjamin Franklin Medals, presented in the following seven disciplines of science and engineering: Chemistry, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Computer and Cognitive Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Life Science and Physics. Interdisciplinary awards will also be considered.
Value of Award | 14-karat gold medals and honoraria of $10,000 per medal |
Eligibility requirements | The subject of the candidate's research must be an invention, discovery, technological development, or a body of work reflecting extraordinary insight, skill, or creativity. The work must have scientific value and/or proven utility. It must have provided significant direction for future research, solved an important problem, or provided great benefit to the public. Nominations will be accepted from any individual, organization, or institution. Self-nominations are permitted. Nominations must be submitted in English. Reference letters are considered confidential. Names and addresses of references should be suggested by the nominator. |
Nature of submission |
Nominations should be mailed or emailed (see website for details). Nominations must include:
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Deadline | Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis. |
Website | https://www.fi.edu/awards/benjamin-franklin-medals-nominations |
BIOTECanada Gold Leaf Awards (see also Health Sciences)
Launched in 2001, the Gold Leaf awards are given annually to recognize both companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to the biotech industry in Canada. The Awards’ importance to the recipients and the industry more broadly has grown significantly over the years. The remarkable individuals and companies we recognize through the Gold Leaf Awards are great examples of the core strengths of Canada’s biotech ecosystem.
Value of Award |
Gold Leaf glass trophy |
Eligibility requirements |
Open to members and non-members of the association. |
Nature of submission |
The nominator is responsible for informing the nominee their name has been submitted, and must indicate on the form the nominee is willing to stand. |
Deadline |
May 26, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website |
Blue Planet Prize
The Blue Planet Prize is an award presented to individuals or organizations worldwide in recognition of major contributions to solving global environmental problems. The Prize is offered in the hopes of encouraging efforts to bring about the healing of the Earth’s fragile environment.
Value of award |
Certificate of Merit, Commemorative Trophy, and supplementary award of $500,000 USD. |
Eligibility requirements | Living citizens of all nations, irrespective of gender or religion, are eligible for the Blue Planet Prize. The award is open to individuals, groups of individuals, and organizations. Groups will be nominated under the name of one of the group members. |
Nature of submission | Must be registered with the Asahi Glass Foundation database. For those who wish to nominate somebody for the prize, please contact bpp@af-info.or.jp for the regulation and procedure of the nomination. |
Deadline | October 31 (Annually) |
Website | https://www.af-info.or.jp/blog/b-info_en/ |
Borealis Scientific Innovation Award
As a global industry leader in innovative solutions and technologies, Borealis places sustainability firmly at the core of their business. For this year's award, we are looking for pioneering ideas to shape the future of our industry and our planet. We want to hear from bold, disruptive thinkers from the professional and academic scientific communities, from entrepreneurs to university researchers, so that, with your help, we can re-invent essentials for sustainable living. Our vision is to lead a sustainable transformation by putting innovative plastic and base chemical solutions to work, bringing about a future that is fully circular. Making this a reality will require fresh thinking, so this year the Award will recognise three scientific papers that contribute new ideas in one of the following areas:
- The reduction of greenhouse gasses using renewables
- Sustainable manufacturing technologies and use of polyolefins
- Carbon neutral production of hydrocarbons
Value of Award | The winners will receive a financial reward ($5k, $2k, $1k in Euros for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place), and an invitation to an exclusive hybrid awards ceremony, where finalists will have the opportunity to network and present ideas to Borealis’ senior leaders, as well as top scientists and professionals in the fields of chemicals and engineering. |
Eligibility requirements | The competition is open to researchers, entrepreneurs and professionals in the fields of chemical engineering and sustainability with research in one of the selected areas. |
Nature of submission |
Your application needs to take the form of a peer-reviewed publication or thesis that describes an innovative idea concerning either the reduction of greenhouse gasses by means of renewable materials, carbon neutral production of hydrocarbons, or the sustainable manufacturing and use of polyolefins.
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Deadline | September 5, 2023 |
Website |
https://www.borealisgroup.com/innovation/scientific-innovation-award |
Bower Award & Prize for Achievement in Science
The Bower Award recognizes individuals who have made significant scientific contributions to the advancement of each year's selected theme. For 2024, the theme is Ecosystem Restoration (contributions to the development of policies and approaches that promote ecosystem restoration and mitigate ecosystem degradation) and will be presented in 2025.
Value of Award | $250,000 USD, 14k gold medal |
Eligibility requirements |
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Nature of submission | Self-nominations are accepted. Nominations should clearly indicate the scientific and, where applicable, societal impact(s) of the nominee's work, whether innovative, technical, and/or conceptual. Mail or email submission |
Deadline | March 31, 2024 (confirmed) |
Website |
https://www.fi.edu/awards/bower-award-prize-achievement-science |
Breakthrough Prizes
The disciplines that ask the biggest questions and find the deepest explanations are the fundamental sciences. The Breakthrough Prizes honor important, primarily recent, achievements in the categories of Fundamental Physics (New Horizons in Physics – Jr. researchers), Life Sciences and Mathematics.
Value of Award | $3,000,000 for each prize |
Eligibility requirements |
In Fundamental Physics, the prize can recognize a single person’s contribution, a groups contribution, or a collaboration to the field of fundamental physics, with special attention to recent developments. New Horizons in Physics, of $100,000 is awarded to promising junior researchers who have already produced important work. Each year, up to three New Horizons in Physics Prizes are awarded. In Life Sciences, all prizes are individual and should recognize a single person’s contribution to the field of life sciences, with special attention to recent developments. One prize per year is for work contributing to the understanding of Parkinson’s Disease & Neurodegenerative Disorders. And in Mathematics, the Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics is given annually to an individual making significant achievements in mathematics. |
Nature of submission |
Online nomination requiring an account creation. Academic CV and list of publications in pdf format (10MB max); Citation (25 words); 500 word description (significance of the nominated work); 1 publication required (up to 10 accepted); 1 letter of recommendation required (up to 3 accepted). |
Deadline | April 1, 2024 (Anticipated) |
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Brockhouse Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering
The prize recognizes outstanding Canadian teams of researchers from different disciplines who came together to engage in research drawing on their combined knowledge and skills, and produced a record of excellent achievements in the natural sciences and engineering in the last six years.
Value of Award |
A research grant of up to $250,000 |
Eligibility requirements | The award is open to all researchers, regardless of their career stage. At least one of the candidates must hold an NSERC grant. |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated by one or more Canadian citizens or permanent residents. An application must include a letter of nomination, a brief description of the nominator's background, up to four documents relating to the recent outstanding achievements, names of four researchers who could conduct an impartial review, the candidate's CV, and a letter from the institution agreeing to the terms and conditions of NSERC awards. |
Deadline | November 28, 2023 |
Website |
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Brockhouse-Brockhouse/Index-Index_eng.asp |
CANIE Awards - Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation
The Canada Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards—the CANIE Awards—is the Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation’s flagship program recognizing excellence in Canadian innovation and entrepreneurship throughout every province and territory across the country.
For this deadline, the award categories may also include:
- Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year: Celebrating visionary entrepreneurship and innovation
- Black Entrepreneur of the Year: For distinction in innovation and business stewardship
- Seniorpreneur Award for Leadership and Innovation: Awarded to a business owner who is 55+ and using their experience to succeed in their mission while contributing to their community
- Climate Related Produce Innovator of the Year: Awarded for products creating innovative solutions to a real-world problem
- Global Impact Business Owner of the Year: Awarded to organizations that have demonstrated outstanding achievement and social impact while scaling international markets
- Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year: former member of the Canadian Armed Forces who successfully underwent basic training and was honourably discharged
Value of Award | Winners receive $10,000 business grant support in cash, 4 semi-finalists per award category will receive a professionally produced business promotional video, and their businesses will be marketed locally, regionally, and nationally. |
Eligibility requirements |
Individuals and organizations can self-nominate or nominate someone else for a CANIE Award. Nominees and applicants must:
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Nature of submission | TBD |
Deadline | June 24, 2024 (Anticipated – date varies every year) – Award categories identified in May |
Website | https://www.ief-fie.ca/ |
CAP/DCMMP Brockhouse Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize and encourage significant experimental or theoretical contributions to condensed matter and materials physics. While the main criterion for awarding the Brockhouse medal is the impact of the research accomplishments, preference will be given for recent important advances in condensed matter and materials physics.
Value of Award | Medal and certificate citing the contributions being recognized by the award. Invitation to give a talk at the CAP Congress. |
Eligibility requirements | The candidate's research should have been done primarily in Canada or in affiliation with a Canadian university, industry or government laboratory. The candidate must be a member in good standing of the CAP or a council-approved Canadian professional science society. |
Nature of submission | The candidate must be nominated by a member of the CAP. An application consists of the nomination form, the candidate's CV (20 pages max), a short summary of candidate's contributions to physics, three letters from referees, a short description of the significance and impact of up to five papers, and a citation for publication. |
Deadline | February 28, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | https://www.cap.ca/programs/medals-and-awards/medals-research/brockhouse-medal/ |
Charles Pankow Award for Innovation - American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
The award recognizes the contributions of organizations working collaboratively to advance the design and construction industry by introducing innovation into practice. The award may be presented annually to recognize an outstanding, collaborative emerging innovation in design, materials, or construction-related research and development. Innovations must be new to the industry. Nominations must meet the following criteria:
- Innovative Technologies - must demonstrate innovative design, materials, or construction-related research transferred into practice.
- Collaborative Research and Implementation - must demonstrate that collaboration was involved during any part of the cycle from development to application.
- Impact on Construction Industry Performance - must demonstrate innovative approaches that have a positive impact on society.
Value of award | Crystal trophy |
Eligibility requirements |
The award is not restricted to members of the Society. |
Nature of submission |
Innovations must be new to the industry. Nominations must meet the following criteria:
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Deadline | March 20, 2024 |
Website | https://www.asce.org/career-growth/awards-and-honors/asce-charles-pankow-award-for-innovation |
Chemical Institute of Canada and related chemistry awards
The Chemical Institute of Canada administers its own awards program to recognize overall contributions to research and the chemical sciences and engineering community of chemists, chemical engineers and chemical technologists.
There are multiple Chemistry related awards offered through this sponsor. Please see the link to their awards page below.
Value of award |
A rhodium-plated silver medal; travel expenses to present an award lecture |
Eligibility requirements |
Canadian Resident. Membership in the Institute is not a prerequisite for receiving the award. If a nominee has previously received awards by the CSC and/or the CIC, the nominator is required to outline the nominee’s new achievements supporting the proposed recognition. The goal is to avoid recognizing the same achievements multiple times, and still celebrate new contributions. The CSC awards will not be adjudicated in a year if there are fewer than 3 nominations for an award. |
Nature of submission |
The CSChE gives awards to recognize professionals who have made outstanding contributions to chemical engineering. Nominate yourself or a colleague deserving of recognition today! |
Deadline |
August 1* The deadline for nominations for most CIC awards is Aug. 1 of every year. * If Aug 1 falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline is the next business day. |
Website | https://www.cheminst.ca/awards/cic/ |
Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering
Recognized as one of the world's preeminent awards for engineering achievement, the Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering honors an engineer whose accomplishment has significantly impacted society by improving the quality of life, providing the ability to live freely and comfortably, and/or permitting the access to information.
Value of award | $500,000 USD |
Eligibility Requirements | The nomination must be submitted online at www.naeawardsonline.com. There are no restrictions on who may nominate candidates for the Prize. NAE members and non-members worldwide are eligible to receive the Draper Prize. |
Nature of Submission | A nomination must be completed and submitted online at www.naeawardsonline.com during the NAE. Please see the NAE Awards Call for Nominations web page for additional information. |
Deadline | April 1, 2025 (awarded biennially - in even numbered years - will be awarded next in 2024) |
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Ciprian Foias Prize in Operator Theory
The Ciprian Foias Prize in Operator Theory is awarded for notable work in Operator Theory published during the preceding six years. The work must be published in a recognized, peer-reviewed venue.
Value of Award |
$5,000 USD |
Eligibility requirements |
Nominations require CV of the nominee, a letter of nomination, and a citation. Call is repeated every 3 years. |
Nature of submission | |
Deadline |
May 31, 2024 |
Website | https://www.ams.org/prizes-awards/paview.cgi?parent_id=48 |
Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS) Awards
The COPSS Awards are presented annually to members of the statistical community in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the profession of statistics. There are five available awards: the President's Award, the Distinguished Achievement Award and Lectureship - DAAL (formerly known as the R.A. Fisher Lecturer Award and Lectureship), the F.N. David Award, GeorgeW. Snedecor Award, and the Elizabeth L. Scott Award [presented biennially in even numbered years].
Value of award |
Each award consists of a plaque, a citation, and a cash honorarium (cash varies by award) |
Eligibility requirements |
See “Call for Nominations” regarding individual requirements for each award. |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated. An application consists of a nomination letter, the candidate's CV, and up to five support letters. |
Deadline |
The Elizabeth L. Scott Award, the Fisher Award and Lectureship, December 15, 2022 The Florence N. David Award – December 15, 2022 – Awarded biennially |
Website | http://community.amstat.org/copss/home |
Copley Medal
The Copley Medal is the Royal Society’s oldest and most prestigious award. The medal is now awarded annually for outstanding achievements in research in any branch of science. The award alternates between the physical and biological sciences (odd and even years respectively).
Value of award | A medal of silver gilt and 25,000 GBP |
Eligibility requirements | The award is open to citizens of a Commonwealth country or of the Irish Republic or those who have been ordinarily resident and working in a Commonwealth country or in the Irish Republic for a minimum of three years immediately prior to being proposed. Nominations are valid for three cycles of the award unless otherwise stated. Nominators are given the opportunity to update nominations in December each year. |
Nature of submission |
All nominations are submitted using an online form. Non-Royal Society Fellows (UK) can create an account. Nominators are invited to provide information on why the candidate should be considered for the medal; Upload a PDF of publications; and supply two referees for the candidate. |
Deadline | February 2024 (anticipated) – competition opens November 30 2023 |
Website |
https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/awards/copley-medal/ |
Crafoord Prize
The Crafoord Prize is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences according to a rotating scheme. The prize is intended to promote international basic research in the disciplines. There are two separate prizes in mathematics and astronomy awarded at the same time: 2022 award in Biosciences or Polyarthritis (anticipated), 2023 award in Mathematics and Astronomy (anticipated); 2024 award in Geosciences (anticipated). Repeat order for subsequent years. The prize in Polyarthritis is awarded only when an investigation by the Academy’s Class for medical sciences has shown that scientific progress in this field has been such that an award is justified.
Value of Award | SEK 6 million (approximately CAD $885, 640) |
Eligibility requirements | The prize should be awarded to one recipient, but may, if necessary, be divided among up to three recipients. At the same time, grant allocations are announced, and may be applied for both by individuals and by institutions in Sweden. Grant applications can be made for scientific equipment and research, publication of scientific works, scientific conferences and symposia, studies outside of Sweden for Swedish researchers, and activities to further research within the field of research covered by the prize. |
Nature of submission | The Academy invites scientists from all over the world to nominate candidates for the prize. The received nominations are then reviewed and assessed by a prize committee consisting of members from the appropriate Academy classes. On the basis of reports from the prize committee and the appropriate Academy class, decisions concerning laureate(s) and grant discipline are made by the Academy in mid-January of the year in which the prize is to be awarded. |
Deadline |
Nominations are accepted at any time of the year. Winners are announced in mid-January. |
Website | https://www.crafoordprize.se |
Douglas R. Colton Medal for Research Excellence
This award, which may be given in any field or discipline, recognizes substantive contribution to some aspect of microsystems or nanotechnology, including microelectronics, photonics, optoelectronics, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), microfluidics, nanomaterials, and embedded software. The contribution must notably improve our understanding of or demonstrate novelty in one or more of the following areas: applying fabrication technology; design methods and computer aided design tools; and or system architecture.
Value of Award |
$4,500 award; Medal |
Eligibility requirements |
Candidates may be faculty, students or alumnae who have successfully completed a Master's or PhD degree in a Canadian university within the last three years. Canadian citizen, landed immigrants or persons who have been Canadian residents for three years prior to the date of nomination. Candidates for the award will have made significant contributions while completing graduate studies in the form of a Master's or PhD degree some time during the three years prior to nomination for the award. The three-year period provides time for the impact of the contribution to become more apparent, for example, through publications, citations or commercial interest. The research must have been conducted primarily in Canada and have directly impacted industry in Canada and/or university research programs in Canada. The nominee must be either a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or an individual who has been a Canadian resident for three years prior to the nomination. Nominees need not be currently pursuing academic studies or holding an academic appointment. |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated by a university, a microelectronics or microelectronics-related company in Canada or jointly by a company and a university. An application consists of the candidate's CV, nomination letter, a short citation, and two references. |
Deadline |
August 25, 2023 Internal Deadline: June 15, 2023 |
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Early-career scientist prize in atomic, molecular and optical physics - International Union of Pure and Applied Physics
The Commission on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics (C15; firstly denominated Commission of Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy) was established by IUPAP in 1966 to promote the exchange of information and views among the members of the international scientific community in the general field of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics. Nominees for the 2024 award are expected to have made original and outstanding contributions to the field of AMO Physics and its community.
Value of award |
The award consists of a certificate, medal and a monetary award. The awardee will be asked to give a talk at an international conference sponsored through the IUPAP C16 commission and to write an article for the IUPAP newsletter. |
Eligibility requirements |
The recipients must be no more than 8 years past the award of their PhDs on 1 July 2024 (excluding career interruptions). |
Nature of submission | |
Deadline | March 31, 2024 |
Website | https://iupap.org/who-we-are/internal-organization/commissions/c15-atomic-molecular-and-optical-physics/ |
Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships (formerly known as the E.W.R Steacie Memorial Fellowships)
Up to six Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships are awarded annually to recognize early stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering and to enhance their research capacity so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others. Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships were previously known as the E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowships.
Value of Award | $250,000 research grant; Contribution of $90,000 per year to the university toward the Fellow's salary. |
Eligibility requirements | Must be an early-stage academic researcher, meaning that you have held an independent academic position for 10 years or less as of June 1 of the year of the competition and currently hold a grant from NSERC. |
Nature of submission |
As an eligible candidate, you may self-nominate by preparing the nomination materials listed below. Your institution must certify its support for your nomination (by completing the McDonald Institution Certification of Nominee Form). The institution confirms that you are eligible and explains how the institution will fully relieve you of teaching and administrative responsibilities while you hold the award. Institute may certify up to six nominations to NSERC. |
Deadline |
Information Session (September 8) Notification of Intent (September 15) Internal deadline (October 16) Penultimate draft to O.R. (December 7) Sponsor deadline (December 14) The Office of Research is inviting all eligible tenured and tenure-track early-stage researchers to self-nominate for the upcoming NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship (previously the EWR Steacie Memorial Fellowship). The internal deadline to apply is October 16 before 5pm E.T. An information session, hosted by Alfred Yu, Assistant Vice-President (Research and International) and other EWR Steacie Memorial Fellows at the University of Waterloo, will be held for prospective candidates on September 8, Noon to 1:30 pm. Please send an RSVP to the Waterloo Awards Team by September 1 to express your interest in joining this in-person event (QNC 1501). |
Website | https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/McDonald-McDonald/Nomination-Nomination_eng.asp |
The Engineering Institute of Canada Awards
Each year, the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) Honours, Awards and Fellowships Program recognizes outstanding engineers amongst the membership of its member societies, both academic and industry-based members. Senior Awards of the EIC are: The Sir John Kennedy Medal, The Julian C. Smith Medal, The K.Y. Lo Medal, The John B. Stirling Medal, The Canadian Pacific Railway Medal, EIC Fellowships and Honorary Memberships.
SENIOR AWARDS OF THE EIC
The Sir John Kennedy Medal is awarded in recognition of outstanding services rendered to the engineering profession, or of noteworthy contributions to the science of engineering, or to the benefit of the Institute. Awarded once every two years.
The Julian C. Smith Medal recognizes achievement in the development of Canada. Up to two medals may be awarded each year.
The K.Y. Lo Medal recognizes significant engineering contributions at the international level. One medal may be awarded annually.
The John B. Stirling Medal is awarded for leadership and distinguished service at the national level within the Institute and/or its Member Societies, by members of these Societies. One medal may be awarded annually.
The Canadian Pacific Railway Medal recognizes many years of leadership and service by members of the Societies within the Institute at the regional, branch and section levels. Since 1990, one medal may be awarded annually.
Up to 20 members of EIC constituent societies are awarded EIC Fellowships by the Council of the Institute in recognition of their excellence in engineering and their services to the profession and to society.
Honorary Memberships are offered to non-members of the Institute and its Member Societies (including non-engineers) elected by the Council of the Institute for having achieved outstanding distinction through service to engineering and the profession of engineering in Canada.
Value of Award | Unknown |
Eligibility requirements |
Nominators must be members in good standing of an EIC Constituent Society. |
Nature of submission |
Identify two or three supporters (other than the Nominator) who know the nominee’s accomplishments well. Supporters need not be members of an EIC Constituent Society. Complete this Nomination Form in its entirety, including a 150 to 200-word bio/citation the length of the Nomination Form is four (4) pages and must not be altered in length or font size. Online nomination form submitted electronically to ggosselin.eic@gmail.com |
Deadline | November 15 |
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Engineers Canada Awards
The Engineers Canada Awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of engineers and engineering students who are advancing the engineering profession and improving the lives of Canadians and others around the world. The awards acknowledge exemplary community and professional involvement, contributions to engineering education, support for women in engineering, and the significant accomplishments of engineers and engineering students. There are 5 categories for faculty:
- Gold Medal Award: For exceptional individual achievement and distinction in a field of engineering.
- Meritorious Service Award for Professional Service: For outstanding contribution to the Canadian engineering profession through a professional, consulting, or technical engineering association or society in Canada.
- Meritorious Service Award for Community Service: For exemplary voluntary contribution to community-based or humanitarian endeavours that demonstrate the commitment of engineers to improving their communities.
- Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education: For exemplary contribution to the education and development of engineering students and to engineering education in Canada.
- Award for the Support of Women in the Engineering Profession: For exceptional achievements in advancing the recruitment, retention, and professional development of women in engineering.
Value of Award |
Award/certificate presented at a Gala, admitted as Fellow of Engineers Canada (FEC) |
Eligibility requirements |
Consult each award for specific eligibility. All recipients must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. |
Nature of submission | Online application form, resume, 2 letters of support |
Deadline | January 29, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | https://engineerscanada.ca/awards-and-honours/engineers-canada-awards |
Eni Award
The Eni Awards were created to develop better use of renewable energy, promote environmental research and encourage new generations of researchers. The Award highlights the critical importance increasingly given by Eni in recent years to scientific research and issues of sustainability. The Eni Award has been expanded over the years to include several sections: the three main awards, Energy Frontiers, Advanced Environmental Solutions award and Energy Transition, the Young Researcher of the Year award, the Research Debut - Young Talents from Africa award and the Eni Innovation (for Eni employees) awards.
Value of award | A gold medal of the Italian State Mint and 200,000 Euros. |
Eligibility requirements |
Candidates must have achieved the results of their project during the three-year period prior to the date of the annual Official Announcement. |
Nature of submission |
Candidates may either apply for the award or be nominated. An application must consist of the application form and reference letters. Maximum of three submissions. |
Deadline | November 24, 2023 (anticipated) |
Website | https://www.eni.com/en-IT/scientific-research/eni-award.html |
Eppendorf and Science Prize for Neurobiology
This award acknowledges the increasingly active and important role of neurobiology in advancing our understanding of the functioning of the brain and the nervous system -- a quest that seems destined for dramatic expansion in the coming decades. This international prize, established in 2002, encourages the work of promising young neurobiologists by providing support in the early stages of their careers.
Value of Award |
USD $25,000 |
Eligibility requirements | Candidates must be a neurobiologist with an advanced degree received in the last 10 years and not older than 35 years of age. The research described in the candidate's essay must describe contributions to neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology. The entrant must have performed or directed the work described in the essay. The research must have been performed during the previous three years. |
Nature of submission |
Applications must be submitted electronically through the prize management system. An application consists of a completed application form, a 1000-word essay, a letter of recommendation, the candidate's CV, and two papers most relevant to the application. |
Deadline | June 15, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | https://www.science.org/content/page/eppendorf-and-science-prize-neurobiology |
The Eric and Sheila Samson Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation in Alternative Fuels for Transportation
The Eric and Sheila Samson Prime Minister’s prize, is a prestigious international award which grants 1 million US dollars annually for groundbreaking innovation in the fields of smart mobility and alternative fuels for transportation.
Value of Award | $1,000,000 USD |
Eligibility requirements | Nominees should be actively engaged in innovative, paradigm-shifting research that is worthy of significant and widespread attention. The recipient(s) can be citizens of any country and there will be no discrimination based on nationality, religion, or gender. |
Nature of submission | Candidates should be nominated by using the Application Form. Up to three (3) candidates can receive the award in a particular year. They may receive the prize for independent research or jointly for a collaborative research. One can recommend up to three candidates for scientifically independent research. In this case use a separate form for each of the candidates. |
Deadline | July 18, 2024 (anticipated) (biennial award) |
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Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
ACM's most prestigious member grade recognizes the top 1% of ACM members for their outstanding accomplishments in computing and information technology and/or outstanding service to ACM and the larger computing community.
Value of award |
Fellowship status; Membership card and Fellow lapel pin |
Eligibility requirements |
A candidate must have accrued: A sustained level of contribution over time, with clear impact that extends well beyond his/her own organization and at least 5 years of professional ACM membership in the last 10 years (to verify membership eligibility, contact acmhelp@acm.org) |
Nature of submission |
Candidates must be nominated by an ACM member, and further endorsed by five other ACM members. |
Deadline |
September 7 (annually) |
Website | https://awards.acm.org/fellows |
Fields Medal
Value of award | $15,000 and gold medal of Archimedes. |
Eligibility requirements |
Candidate must be under 40 years of age at January 1, of the year the prize is awarded |
Nature of submission |
Candidates must be nominated to the Fields Medal Committee Chair. Online submission. |
Deadline |
December 31, 2025 (anticipated) |
Website | https://www.mathunion.org/imu-awards/fields-medal |
Frontiers Planet Prize
The Frontiers Research Foundation has launched the Frontiers Planet Prize with the ambition to accelerate scientific solutions for healthy lives on a healthy planet. The Frontiers Planet Prize celebrates breakthroughs in sustainability science, rewarding solutions that show measurable potential to help humanity remain within the boundaries of the Earth’s ecosystem. The Frontiers Planet Prize will be awarded to the best research published in established peer-reviewed scientific journals, with robust peer review and transparent publication procedures. The acceptance date of the article must fall within the 2 years prior to the launch of the competition (date of acceptance: 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2023). Scientific excellence is the default principle to participate in the Frontiers Planet Prize.
Value of Award | Each prize-winning scientist’s institution will receive one million Swiss francs, to support their continuing research, as well as worldwide exposure for their research. |
Eligibility requirements |
The Frontiers Planet Prize will be awarded to the best research published in established peer-reviewed scientific journals, with robust peer review and transparent publication procedures. The acceptance date of the article must fall within the 2 years prior to the launch of the competition (date of acceptance: 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2023). Scientific excellence is the default principle to participate in the Frontiers Planet Prize.
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Nature of submission |
Waterloo is allowed to submit three entries to the national competition. Nomination packages should include the research article, which is the basis of the nomination (a reviewed article published between November 1, 2021 – October 31, 2023), along with a completed nomination form. An internal assessment committee will determine which articles will be forwarded to the National Research Council of Canada for consideration. |
Deadline |
Internal Deadline: October 16, 2023 External Deadline: November 1, 2023 |
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Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering
The Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering, NSERC’s highest honour, recognizes research contributions characterized by both excellence and influence – two qualities that defined Dr. Herzberg's illustrious career. It is awarded annually to an individual who has demonstrated sustained excellence and influence in research for a body of work conducted in Canada that has substantially advanced the fields of natural sciences or engineering.
Value of Award | A medal; Up to $1 million for use on personal university-based research or in some related way, such as the establishment of research chairs in his or her name; The monetary award is distributed over a five-year period. |
Eligibility requirements |
The candidate must be a scientist or engineer from a Canadian university, government lab or private firm, whose research is primarily based in the fields of the natural sciences and/or engineering. |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated by any Canadian individual or group. An application consists of a brief description of the nominator's background, a document that clearly describes the candidate's achievements, the candidate's CV, and the names of the seven most important people in the candidate's field. |
Deadline | November 28, 2023 |
Website |
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Herzberg-Herzberg/Index-Index_eng.asp |
Governor General's Medals in Architecture
The objective of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture is to recognize and celebrate outstanding design in recently completed built projects by Canadian architects.
Value of award |
A medal |
Eligibility requirements | Projects built in and outside of Canada (completed between January 1, 2016 and September 1, 2023 , which licensed/registered architect or Team of Architects who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and are licensed/registered with a Canadian Provincial or Territorial Jurisdiction and were the lead design architects, are eligible to be submitted. |
Nature of submission |
Entry fee: $650 plus applicable taxes, for RAIC members (the lead design architect must be a member of the RAIC); $1,200 plus applicable taxes, for non-RAIC members Submission will be completed using the online submission platform which must include submission form; project credits; project descriptions; 10 digital images (including a site plan, a building plan and cross-section); Key List of Images; Publication Release Form; Disclaimer and Declaration Form. |
Deadline | December 10, 2023 (anticipated – biennial deadline) |
Website | https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/governor-generals-medals-in-architecture |
Gruber Prizes
The International Prize Program honors individuals in the fields of Cosmology, Genetics, and Neuroscience, Young Scientist Awards (x3), Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award - whose groundbreaking work provides new models that inspire and enable fundamental shifts in knowledge and culture.
Value of award |
$500,000 USD for each of the following: Cosmology Prize, Neuroscience Prize, Genetics Prize $75,000 USD for each of the following: Young Scientists Award x3, Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award ( which specifically supports women researchers, all awards are presented without respect to gender, nationality, race, ethnicity, or religious creed). |
Eligibility requirements | Candidates must have produced fundamental advances in our understanding of their respective field. |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated. An application consists of a completed nomination form, the candidate's CV, and a letter of support from an individual outside of the candidate's own institution or research group. Online submission. |
Deadline |
December 15, annually |
Website | https://gruber.yale.edu/gruber-prizes |
The Harvey Prize
The Harvey Prize rewards excellence by recognizing breakthroughs in science and technology. The monetary Prize is a banner of recognition for men and women who have truly contributed to the progress of humanity. No less, however, the Prize is a source of inspiration. Serving as stimulus, the award urges scientists and scholars forward to further accomplishment.
1st Year Two prizes in Science and Technology
2nd Year One prize in Science and Technology and One prize in Human Health
3rd Year Two prizes in Science and Technology
4th Year One prize in Science and Technology and One prize in Human Health
5th Year One prize in Science and Technology
Two prizes will be awarded in the year 2023, one in the field of "Science and Technology" and one "for Outstanding Contribution to Peace in the Middle East, or for Outstanding Contribution to Economy or Society".
Value of award |
$75,000 (two awards) |
Eligibility requirements | Candidates must be outstanding personalities in one of the fields of human endeavor outlined on the website. They should be persons whose achievements have served as a source of inspiration to many others. |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated by one of the following groups of people: Members of the Board of Governors of the Technion and of the Technion Senate; Harvey Prize Laureates; Members of National Academies of Science and Engineering; Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and Deans of recognized institutions of higher learning and research in Israel and abroad. |
Deadline | March 15, 2024 (or February 1 - call for nominations released in December 2023) |
Website |
https://harveypz.net.technion.ac.il/ *Please note that this website changes frequently and you may have to search via your preferred search engine. |
High Performance Computing Excellence Award - Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe
The PRACE HPC Excellence Award recognizes an outstanding individual or team for ground-breaking research, through the usage of high-performance computing, that leads to significant advances in any research field. More specifically, the following criteria will be used:
- Outstanding contribution to addressing challenges in all fields of science and engineering, particularly those enabled by innovative methodological and algorithmic advances
- Role of, and need for, advanced high-performance computing in addressing the challenge
Value of Award | € 20,000 |
Eligibility requirements |
Any individual or team that demonstrates that the work has been communicated and peer-reviewed within five years preceding the nomination deadline is eligible. Self-nominations are allowed. |
Nature of submission |
Not to exceed 6 pages, excluding contact details. Up to 500 words per page in Arial, 11 pt, single spacing. To be sent separately to award-submissions@prace-ri.eu 1. Abstract - Provide a short abstract of the contribution, the challenge addressed, and the role of advanced high-performance computing (max. 100 words) 2. Description of the contribution 2.1. Describe the field of work and what are the key challenges. Describe the specific problem considered in your work, the challenge addressed, the state of the art, and how HPC has been used previously (if it has). (max. 1 page / 500 words) 2.2. How did your contribution address the problem? How did the work advance the state of the art? Describe any innovative methodological or algorithmic advances. (max. 1 page / 500 words) 2.3. Describe the role of advanced high-performance computing in your work and why it was necessary to solve your problem. Describe any innovative HPC aspects including software quality. (max. 1 page / 500 words) 2.4. Describe the team that completed the work. (max. ½ page) 2.5. Give a reference to a manuscript that was communicated and peer-reviewed within five years preceding the nomination deadline that best describes your work (see also eligibility criteria above). 3. Support letters Each application may be accompanied by up to three support letters, in addition to the nomination application. Each letter should be at most 2 pages long and written by a single individual. It should describe the contribution, the challenge addressed and the role of high-performance computing. It should explain from the perspective of the individual sender why the nominee(s) should be awarded this prize. The support letter can be joined to the application or sent separately to award-submissions@prace-ri.eu |
Deadline | April 3, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | High Performance Computing Excellence Award |
Innovators in Science Award
This global award recognizes a promising Early-Career Scientist's and an outstanding Senior Scientist's contributions to biomedical science and is intended to support their commitment to innovative research. Focus areas include Neuroscience, Regenerative Medicine, Rare Diseases, Gastroenterology, and Cancer Immunology. Recognition field varies year to year – 2024 award is for Cancer Immunology.
Value of Award | Two prizes of $200,000 USD awarded in each award cycle |
Eligibility requirements |
Two prizes will be awarded, one to an Early-Career Scientist and the other to a well-established Senior Scientist from across the globe. The winning scientists will have distinguished themselves for the creativity and impact of their research. Varies early career and senior scientist. |
Nature of submission | Institutional nomination. Online submission including CV (4 pages), research summary (1000 words), future research plan (ECR only), full-text publications/patents (up to 4), rationale statement (200 words), 2 letters of reference |
Deadline | March 31, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | https://www.nyas.org/awards/innovators-in-science-award/ |
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Medal of Honour
The IEEE Medal of Honor is the highest IEEE award. It is presented when a candidate is identified as having made a particular contribution that forms a clearly exceptional addition to the science and technology of concern to IEEE.
Value of Award | Gold medal; Bronze replica; Certificate; Honorarium; IEEE Honorary Membership |
Eligibility requirements | Candidates must have had an exceptional contribution or an extraordinary career in the IEEE fields of interest. |
Nature of submission |
Candidates must be nominated. Online submission – account required. |
Deadline | June 15, annually |
Website |
http://www.ieee.org/about/awards/medals/medalofhonor.html https://ieee.secure-platform.com/a/page/ieeemedals_recognitions_techfieldawards/ieee_medals |
International Cosmos Prize
The prize will be awarded for research work that has achieved excellence and is recognized as contributing to a significant understanding of the relationships among living organisms, the interdependence of life and the global environment, and the common nature integrating these inter-relationships. It should be characterized by a global perspective which tries to illuminate the relationships between diverse phenomena, in keeping with the concepts and principle of "The Harmonious Coexistence of Nature and Mankind." The following points will be the standards by which the research will be evaluated.
1)The body of work should show an inclusive and integrated methodology and approach, in contrast to analytic and reductive methodologies.
2)The research must be based on a global perspective. If the focus is on a particular phenomenon or specific area, it must have universal significance and applicability.
3)The research should offer a long-term vision which leads to further developments, rather than solutions to limited problems.
Value of award | Commendation, a medallion and a monetary prize of 40 million yen |
Eligibility requirements |
No distinction shall be made based on nationality, race, sex or creed of the prizewinner. However, only living persons are eligible. |
Nature of submission | UWaterloo is now an authorized nominator (Jan. 2021). Candidates can be recommended via the Web Form or a Microsoft Word Form. Candidacy for the Prize will be effective for three years from receipt of the Recommendation. |
Deadline | April 15, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | https://www.expo-cosmos.or.jp/english/cosmos/ |
International Hydrology Prize
Awarded by IAHS, with UNESCO and WMO, to two people who have made an outstanding contribution to hydrological science. The Dooge medal is aimed at fundamental contributions to the science of hydrology, whereas the Volker medal is aimed at outstanding applications of hydrological science for the benefit of society at large.
Value of award | Medal (two awarded annually) |
Eligibility requirements | Identifiable international dimension extending beyond both the country of normal work and the specific field of interest of the candidate. Awarded to hydrologists of long international standing or to younger but active hydrologists who exhibit qualities of international leadership in the science or practice of hydrology. Active involvement in work of IAHS and other international organizations counted as an advantage. |
Nature of submission | Nominations should be received by the Secretary General no later than 31 December of the previous year. Nominations should consist of: - a (max. 2 pages A4 format) nomination letter signed by a National Representative to IAHS, the President of a national committee of UNESCO-IHP or a National Hydrological Advisor to the WMO, with one sentence citation (max. 200 characters), and stating why the nominee is the most qualified person to receive the Volker or Dooge medal, paying attention to the medal's dedication specified above; - the nominee's CV (max. 3 pages, A4 format) with an emphasis on the contribution to hydrological science and international scientific cooperation, providing clear information on the main criteria used for the evaluation and the specific considerations mentioned above; - a list of the major scientific publications (max. 2 pages, A4 format) |
Deadline | December 31 (annually) |
Website | https://iahs.info/About-IAHS/Competition--Events/International-Hydrology-Prize/ |
IUPAC - Richter Prize (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry)
The prize is to be awarded to an internationally recognized scientist, preferably a medicinal chemist, whose activities or published accounts have made an outstanding contribution to the practice of medicinal chemistry or to an outstanding example of new drug discovery.
Value of award |
USD $10,000 |
Eligibility requirements | Candidates must have an outstanding contribution to the practice of medicinal chemistry or to an outstanding example of new drug discovery. |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated; a list of five individuals should also be listed as referees. An application consists of a complete resume, a professional autobiography, a one-page summary of what the individual considers to be his/her activities, accomplishments and/or publications that have had the most significant impact upon the field of Medicinal Chemistry. |
Deadline |
December 15, 2023 (awarded biennially in even years)
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Website | https://iupac.org/2022-iupac-richter-prize-call-for-nominations/ |
Japan Prize in Science and Technology*
The Japan Prize honors scientists and researchers worldwide who are recognized for having contributed significantly to the peace and prosperity of humankind through their original and outstanding achievements that have greatly advanced the progress of science and technology. The eligible fields of this award cover all fields of science and technology.
Value of award | A medal, a certificate, and 50 Million Yen prize |
Eligibility requirements | Not specified |
Nature of submission |
Candidates must be nominated by one of the 15,000 invited nominators, who are strongly composed of prominent scientists and researchers from around the world. Online web system submission. Vivek Goel is an authorized nominator. |
Deadline | January 31, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | https://www.japanprize.jp/en/prize.html |
John H. Chapman Award of Excellence
Value of Award |
Not specified |
Eligibility requirements |
The candidate must have made a major breakthrough in space science or technology that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in a given field. |
Nature of submission |
Candidates must be nominated. An application consists of a completed nominations form, biography, a description of the achievement, and three letters in support of the nomination, two recent digital candidate photos and 3 -10 digital images illustrating the achievements. |
Deadline | February 26, 2024 (anticipated - changes every year – awarded biennially) |
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Johnson and Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Program (cancelled for 2023)
The Johnson & Johnson Scholars Program aims to fuel the development of female STEM2D leaders and feed the STEM2D talent pipeline by awarding and sponsoring women at critical points in their research careers, in each of the STEM2D disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing and Design.
Value of Award | The Scholars Award is a 3-year award in the gross amount of $150,000 USD, which will be paid to the University (the “Recipient”) for the benefit of the J&J Scholar and her research, with the understanding that the Recipient will administer the funds. The Scholars Award will be paid in three (3) installments of US $50,000 per year of the 3-year scholarship period, subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the program’s Agreement. |
Eligibility requirements | You must be a woman working in the field(s) of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Manufacturing and Design (STEM2D). You must be an early to mid-career women working within a STEM2D university department at the time of application at an accredited academic university, institution or design school. Examples include a non-tenured assistant professor, assistant professor or associate professor. |
Nature of submission |
In addition to general contact details and demographics, the scholar applicant is responsible for the provision of documents into the application system, including non-confidential letters of recommendation. ● Submit a department head letter of recommendation (One applicant per university per letter of STEM2D). ●Write 1,000 words (plus one page of images) detailing your proposed area of research. ● Submit your resume (three pages, font size 11), including a list of publications, presentations, abstracts, current financial support already obtained, other folio work ● and two references. ● Brief outline of budget for proposed research (use the template) |
Deadline |
September 30, 2023 (anticipated) – Application website opens August 22 Expression of Interest: July 27 Internal Deadline: August 15 |
Website | https://www.jnj.com/wistem2d-university-scholars |
Kavli Prize
The Kavli Prize honors scientists for breakthroughs in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. The main purposes of the prize are to recognize outstanding scientific research, honor highly creative scientists, promote public understanding of scientists and their work, and foster international cooperation among scientists.
Value of award |
$1,000,000 USD (in each of the scientific fields), a scroll, and a medal. |
Eligibility requirements | The nomination process is open to scientists conducting basic research in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. Self-nominations are not accepted. The prize can be awarded to a single person or several individuals for closely related fundamental contributions (with no more than five laureates per field). Deceased persons cannot be nominated. |
Nature of submission | Online submission forms and criteria can be found on The Kavli Prize website when the nomination period begins (July 1). |
Deadline |
New Deadline – competition opens on July 1 Deadline: October 1, 2023 (awarded biennially) |
Website | https://www.kavliprize.org/ |
King Faisal International Prize
To acquire qualification for the Prize, the nominee should have:
- Carried out and published an original scientific research on the prize’s topic
- Major benefits to humanity
- Met one or more of the prize’s objectives as determined by the respective Selection Committee
Value of Award | The prize includes SAR 750,000, A 24 carat gold medal, a certificate |
Eligibility requirements |
Nominations are welcomed from universities, scientific institutions and research centres. Individuals may not nominate. Nominated works must be published, benefit mankind and enrich human knowledge. Dissertations are not accepted. |
Nature of submission |
Candidates must be nominated either by international institutions or organizations and not by political parties or individuals. 2023 category is Chemistry; 2024 is Biology; 2025 is physics; 2026 is Mathematics |
Deadline | March 31, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | http://kfip.org/science/ |
L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards are presented every year to five outstanding women scientists – one per each of the following regions: Africa and the Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America - in recognition of their scientific accomplishments. Each scientist has had a unique career path combining exceptional talent, a deep commitment to her profession and remarkable courage in a field still largely dominated by men. The scientific fields considered for the awards alternate every other year between Life Sciences (awarded in even years) and the Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science (awarded in odd years).
Value of Award |
100,000 Euros |
Eligibility requirements |
The candidate must be recognized for her personal scientific excellence; be actively involved in scientific research; be involved in any field of the Life and Environmental Sciences. |
Nature of submission | In order to nominate a candidate, please follow the registration procedure on the For Women in Science platform accessible at: www.forwomeninscience.com/authority/ international-awards From the website, you will be able to upload all the necessary documents in order to submit the nomination. |
Deadline | June 30, 2024 – Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science |
Website |
Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize
The Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize is awarded by Columbia University for outstanding basic research in the fields of biology or biochemistry. The purpose of this prize is to honor a scientific investigator, or group of investigators, whose contributions to knowledge in either of these fields are deemed worthy of special recognition.
Value of award | A citation and an honorarium |
Eligibility requirements | The prize may be awarded to an individual or a group. When the prize is awarded to a group, the honorarium will be divided among the recipients, and each member will receive a citation. Preference will be given to work done in the recent past. |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated. An application consists of a CV, a biographical sketch, a research summary, research significance and a list of key publications. |
Deadline | January 30, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/research/horwitz-prize |
Macromolecular Science and Engineering Award
The Macromolecular Science and Engineering Award is presented to an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to macromolecular science or engineering.
Value of Award |
$2,000; a framed scroll |
Eligibility requirements |
Candidates must be residing in Canada. Membership in the institute is not a prerequisite for receiving this award. |
Nature of submission |
Candidates must be nominated. An application consists of:
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Deadline | August 1, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | http://www.cheminst.ca/awards/cic-awards/macromolecular-science-and-engineering-award |
Marconi Prize
The Marconi Society is proud to recognize leaders in the field of advanced communication and information technology in service of digital inclusion. The Marconi Prize is awarded to established scientists who have created and scaled our connected world. Nominees are recognized for their impacts on widely-used technology, the scientific importance of their work, their entrepreneurial contributions, and the applicability of their work to social and humanitarian efforts. We seek diverse candidates with exceptional records who will bring an engaged, socially conscious perspective to the Marconi Society community and its work to expand digital inclusion through information and communications technology.
Value of Award | $100,000 + sculpture |
Eligibility requirements |
The Marconi Prize is awarded based on the candidate’s contributions in the following areas:
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Nature of submission | Online nomination form. CV, publication list, list of awards/honours received by the nominee, impact of work, 2-5 references |
Deadline | June 30, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | https://www.marconisociety.org/nominate-a-fellow/ |
Marcus Wallenberg Prize
The Prize is awarded to recognize, encourage and stimulate path-breaking scientific achievements, which contribute significantly to broader knowledge and/or technical development within all subjects relevant to the forest-based sector all over the world. The achievements may be of widely different characters and relate to subjects ranging from forest ecosystem conservation and management through process, product and service developments contributing to the sustainable development of society. The evaluation of the achievements will recognize excellent science or technological innovation alone as well as the combination of both.
Value of Award | Diploma |
Eligibility requirements | “Candidate” implies an individual or a group of normally 2-4 individuals who have actively cooperated in research leading to a scientific and/or technological achievement that has had or potentially will have a significant impact on forestry and forest products related industries. |
Nature of submission | Nominations are accepted via our internet-form or by e-mail or mail, between February 1 and April 30 each year. Additional information such as CV, patents or relevant literature references may be requested after review of submission form. Further reviews may require additional information. All activities described above are made under strict confidentiality. No self-nominations. |
Deadline | April 30, 2024 (anticipated) - Competition opens February 1 |
Website | https://www.mwp.org/ |
Microsoft Faculty Fellowship
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.
Value of Award | $100,000 USD |
Eligibility requirements | Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Fellows should support this mission by fostering diverse and inclusive cultures within their communities. |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated by their university or a researcher at Microsoft before receiving an invitation to submit a proposal. Online nomination form. |
Deadline | February 22, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website |
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/academic-program/faculty-fellowship/ |
Millennium Technology Prize
The Millennium Technology Prize is awarded for groundbreaking technological innovations that benefit millions of people around the world by: enhancing quality of life, promoting sustainable development and mitigation of climate change, generating applications with global commercial viability, creating new socioeconomic value, stimulating further cutting-edge research and development in science and technology
Value of Award | 1,000,000 Euros; trophy |
Eligibility requirements |
The Millennium Technology Prize can be awarded to an individual or to a team of any nationality. All individuals who deserve the Millennium Technology Prize for the proposed innovation must be named in the nomination. The Prize is intended for innovators in the active stage of their careers. |
Nature of submission |
We welcome nominations from organizations such as universities, research institutes, academies of science and technology, companies and industries. The nominator must contact the nominee(s) in advance to request permission for the nomination. All nomination materials are to be provided in English and submitted via the nomination portal at www.millenniumprize.fi/cfn. |
Deadline |
October 31, 2023 (awarded biennially - in even years) |
Website | https://taf.fi/millennium-technology-prize/ |
NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award
The NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award recognizes and rewards early-career M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. scientists that perform research at the intersection of the social and life sciences. Essays written by these bold researchers on their recent work are judged for clarity, scientific quality, creativity, and demonstration of cross-disciplinary approaches to address fundamental questions.
Value of Award | The Grand Prize winner will be awarded a cash prize in the amount of US $15,000, and be provided travel and accommodation to the award ceremony, if applicable. Additionally, the Grand Prize winner is invited to present a proposal for funding to the NOMIS board, and have their winning essay published in Science, in print and online. Runner(s) Up will be awarded a cash prize in the amount of US$5,000, and be provided travel and accommodation to the award ceremony, if applicable. Both the Grand Prize winner and the Runner(s) Up will receive a 5 year digital subscription to Science, and have their winning essay published in Science online. |
Eligibility requirements | Entrants must be thirty-five (35) years of age or younger and must hold an M.D., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. at the time of entry. The award will be granted annually to one young scientist based on work done in the past 3 years. |
Nature of submission |
The applicant must submit the following items:
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Deadline | May 15, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award |
NSERC Award for Science Promotion
The NSERC Awards for Science Promotion honour individuals and groups that are inspirational in the way they promote science to the general public. These awards are an opportunity for Canada's science community to recognize, support and encourage outstanding science promoters.
Value of Award | The individual recipient will receive a $10,000 award. The group recipient will receive a $25,000 award. |
Eligibility requirements |
All nominees must have made a successful and sustained effort to encourage public interest in, and an understanding of, the natural sciences and engineering (including math and technology) in Canada. As a guideline, nominees have typically been involved in science promotion over the course of at least five years, and their endeavours must be outside the formal education system. |
Nature of submission |
Candidates must be nominated. Nomination form, document, 3 recommendation letters, supporting documentation submitted electronically using NSERC’s ICSP secure submission site. |
Deadline | November 15, 2023 (anticipated) |
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http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/SciencePromotion-PromotionScience/About-Apropos_eng.asp |
The NSERC Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research
The NSERC Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research is awarded annually to an individual or team whose outstanding research, conducted in Canada in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE), has led to exceptional benefits for Canadian society, environment and/or economy.
Value of Award | $250,000 ($50k/year for 5 years) |
Eligibility requirements |
All researchers in the NSE, regardless of their career stage, can be nominated for this award for their research conducted in Canada. The outstanding research that led to the exceptional benefits described in the nomination must have been supported, at least partially, by NSERC, and the research must be primarily in the NSE. Self-nominations will not be accepted, and current NSERC Council members are not eligible for nomination. In order to be nominated as an individual, you must hold an NSERC research grant. In order to be nominated as a team, at least one of your team members must hold an NSERC research grant. The majority of your team members must be employed at a Canadian university, Canadian federal or provincial government lab, or private firm active in Canada. |
Nature of submission |
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Deadline | November 28, 2023 |
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https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Strickland-Strickland/Nomination-Nomination_eng.asp |
NSERC John C. Polanyi Award
This award honours an individual or team whose Canadian-based research has led to a recent outstanding advance in the natural sciences or engineering. The research leading to the advance must have been funded at least partially by an NSERC grant.
Value of Award |
A research grant of up to $250,000 |
Eligibility requirements | The award is open to all researchers, regardless of their career stage. At least one of the candidates must hold an NSERC grant. |
Nature of submission |
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Deadline | November 28, 2023 |
Website | https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Polanyi-Polanyi/Index-Index_eng.asp |
NSERC Science Exposed
Science Exposed is a contest organized by NSERC and devoted exclusively to images of scientific research, in all fields of study.
Value of award | Jury Prizes - $2,000 – Peoples Choice - $2,000 |
Eligibility requirements |
You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or foreign student living in Canada enrolled at a Canadian institution. Contestants must fall into one of the following categories:
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Nature of submission | Your image must be directly related to your research. |
Deadline | January 30, 2024 |
Website | NSERC - Science Promoters - Science Exposed (nserc-crsng.gc.ca) |
Nokia Bell Labs Prize
The Bell Labs Prize is awarded to an innovator that we believe will lay the foundations of the next technology revolution and in the process, manifestly change the way we live, work and communicate.
Value of Award |
1st prize: $100,000 |
Eligibility requirements |
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Nature of submission | Register and submit your idea in 250 words or less. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to attach additional documentation. If your innovation is among the top 20 submissions, we’ll invite you to work with one of our researchers to refine the proposition to maximize the potential impact. |
Deadline | April 22, 2023 (anticipated) |
Website | https://www.bell-labs.com/collaboration-opportunities/prize/bell-labs-prize-2022/ |
OPTICA Awards
OPTICA recognizes and celebrates the field's technical, research, engineering, education, business, leadership and service accomplishments. Our awards program spans all areas of optics and photonics, as well as contributions made to the community.
Value of Award |
Varies by award: Includes 20 awards, medals, fellowships, and honorary memberships. Frederic Ives Medal/Jarus W. Quinn Prize; Esther Hoffman Beller Medal; Max Born Award; Stephen D. Fantone Distinguished Service Award; Michael S. Feld Biophotonics Award; Paul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award; Joseph Fraunhofer Award/Robert M. Burley Prize; The Joseph W. Goodman Book Writing Award; Nick Holonyak Jr. Award; Robert E. Hopkins Leadership Award; Edwin H. Land Medal; Sang Soo Lee Award; Emmett N. Leith Medal; Ellis R. Lippincott Award; Adolph Lomb Medal; C.E.K. Mees Medal; William F. Meggers Award; David Richardson Medal; Kevin P. Thompson Optical Design; Innovator Award; Edgar D. Tillyer Award; Charles Hard Townes Medal; Optica Treasurer's Award; John Tyndall Award; Herbert Walther Award; R. W. Wood Prize |
Eligibility requirements |
1. Nominees do not need to be Optica members. 2. This award is presented to an individual, joint nominations are not permitted. 3. An individual may not receive more than one society award in a year, nor may an individual receive more than one award for the same body of work. 4. Awards are not presented posthumously, except in the case that the recipient's death occurs after the Selection Committee decision has been made. |
Nature of submission | In the interest of efficiency and speed, all nominations are submitted online through BEAM, OPTICA’s Awards and Honors System. Varies by award. Candidates must be nominated by OPTICA members |
Deadline | October 1 (most award nominations due; Fellow Memberships due by June 15) |
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Oswald Veblen Prize in Geometry
The award is made for a notable research work in geometry or topology that has appeared in the last six years. The work must be published in a recognized, peer-reviewed venue.
Value of Award |
$5,000 USD |
Eligibility requirements |
Submit a letter of nomination, a complete bibliographic citation for the work being nominated, and a brief citation that explains why the work is important. Prize is awarded every 3 years. |
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Deadline | March 31, 2024 |
Website | https://www.ams.org/prizes-awards/paview.cgi?parent_id=34 |
Priestly Medal
To recognize distinguished services to chemistry.
Value of award | Gold medal; presentation box; a certificate; up to $2,500 in travel expenses to the presentation event |
Eligibility requirements | The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background. The medal may be awarded not only to members of the Society, but also to non-members and to representatives of any nation. Members of the ACS Board of Directors are ineligible to receive this award. |
Nature of submission | Online nomination form. Nominators are not required to be members of the Society. A nomination can only have one nominator and the recommendation letter is written by this person. Any individual, except a member of the award selection committee or an ACS Board member during their terms of service on the Board, may submit either one nomination or one support letter for each award. However, selection committee members may submit other nominations or support letters for awards in which they are not serving as a judge. Nominees are not required to be members of the Society. Unless the submission is for the ACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry, the Kathryn C. Hach Award for Entrepreneurial Success, the Charles Lathrop Parsons Award, the Award for Volunteer Service to the ACS or the ACS Award for Team Innovation (which requires at least one ACS member in good standing). The nominee’s accomplishments should be specific to the purpose of the award. In general, a recipient of a widely recognized scientific award is not eligible for an ACS national award unless the accomplishment cited as the basis for the nomination represents new or different work. |
Deadline | November 1 (annually) - competition opens in July |
Website | https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/awards/national/bytopic/priestley-medal.html |
Pritzker Architecture Prize
To honor a living architect or architects whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision, and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture.
Value of award | $100,000 USD; Bronze medallion |
Eligibility requirements | The prize is awarded irrespective of nationality, race, creed, or ideology. Nominations are accepted internationally from persons from diverse fields who have a knowledge of and interest in advancing great architecture. Nominations that do not result in the award are automatically carried over to the following year. |
Nature of submission | The Executive Director actively solicits nominations from past laureates, architects, academics, critics, politicians, professionals involved in cultural endeavors, etc. and with expertise and interest in the field of architecture. Additionally, any licensed architect may submit a nomination to the Executive Director for consideration by the jury for the Pritzker Architecture Prize. |
Deadline | November 1, annually |
Website | https://www.pritzkerprize.com/ |
Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
Celebrates the engineers responsible for a ground-breaking innovation that has been of global benefit to humanity. The objective of the QE Prize is to raise the public profile of engineering and to inspire young people to become engineers.
Value of Award | 500,000 GBP |
Eligibility requirements |
Entry to the Prize is open to: any living individual (or not more than five living individuals working as a team); of any nationality; who is personally responsible for a ground-breaking innovation in engineering which has been of global benefit to humanity. Self-nomination is not permitted. |
Nature of submission |
Can suggest a person or an innovation, or if you have more detailed information on the nominee, you can make a full nomination. All suggestions and nominations will be provided to the judges. |
Deadline | July 15, 2024 (anticipated) |
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Prize rules and conditions: https://qeprize.org/nominate/prize-rules |
David P. Robbins Prize
The Robbins Prize is for a paper with the following characteristics: it shall report on novel research in algebra, combinatorics or discrete mathematics and shall have a significant experimental component; and it shall be on a topic which is broadly accessible and shall provide a simple statement of the problem and clear exposition of the work.
Value of Award | $5,000 |
Eligibility requirements |
Papers published within the six calendar years preceding the year in which the prize is awarded are eligible for consideration. |
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Deadline | May 31, 2024 |
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https://www.ams.org/prizes-awards/paview.cgi?parent_id=16 |
Rumelhart Prize
The David E. Rumelhart Prize is awarded annually to an individual or collaborative team making a significant contemporary contribution to the theoretical foundations of human cognition. Contributions may be formal in nature: mathematical modeling of human cognitive processes, formal analysis of language and other products of human cognitive activity, and computational analyses of human cognition using symbolic or non-symbolic frameworks all fall within the scope of the award.
Value of Award | A handcrafted, custom bronze medal; A certificate; A citation of the awardee’s contribution; $100,000 award. |
Eligibility requirements |
The candidate(s) may be an individual or a team. |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated. An application consists of a 3-page statement of nomination, a complete CV, and copies of up to five of the candidate's relevant publications. |
Deadline | February 24, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | https://cognitivesciencesociety.org/rumelhart-prize/ |
Russ Prize
The Russ Prize recognizes an outstanding bioengineering achievement in widespread use that improves the human condition. This achievement should help the public better understand and appreciate the contributions of engineers to our health, well-being and quality of life. An auxiliary purpose of the Russ Prize is to encourage collaboration between the engineering and medical/biological professions to work closely together.
Value of Award | $500,000 USD and a commemorative medallion |
Eligibility requirements | The Russ Prize is awarded for a specific achievement or for a series of achievements in bioengineering, and may be awarded to an individual or a group of individuals contributing to the same achievement(s). The Russ Prize is not awarded posthumously. Recipients of the Charles Stark Draper Prize are not eligible for the Russ Prize. NAE members and non-members world-wide are eligible to receive the Russ Prize. |
Nature of submission | Nominations for the biennial Russ Prize will be accepted starting January 1, 2022 by going online at www.naeawardsonline.com. |
Deadline | April 1, 2024 (awarded biennially in odd years - 2025) |
Website | https://www.nae.edu/Activities/20676/20679/RussPrize.aspx |
Ruth Lyttle Satter Prize in Mathematics
The Satter Prize recognizes an outstanding contribution to mathematics research by a woman in the previous six years.
Value of award | $5,000 USD |
Eligibility requirements |
Submit a letter of nomination describing the candidate's accomplishments including complete bibliographic citations for the work being nominated, a CV for the nominee, and a brief citation that explains why the work is important. The prize is awarded every 2 years |
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Deadline | May 31, 2024 |
Website | https://www.ams.org/prizes-awards/paview.cgi?parent_id=35 |
Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize of the Association for Women in Mathematics
Awarded annually to a woman recently promoted to Associate Professor or an equivalent position in the mathematical sciences. The prize provides a fellowship for the awardee to spend a semester in the Mathematics Department of Cornell University without teaching obligations.
Value of Award |
$47,000 USD prize with housing/subsistence stipend award of $3,000. |
Eligibility requirements |
No restriction on nationality or on the country in which she holds a position. Applicant is expected to spend a full semester at Cornell in the following academic year. |
Nature of submission | Nominations will be accepted online at MathPrograms.org. CV, proposal and 3 letters of recommendation. |
Deadline | October 1 (annually) |
Website | https://awm-math.org/awards/ruth-i-michler-prize/ |
SAE International Award for Commercial Vehicle Innovation honouring Magnus Hendrickson
Recognizes individuals or teams (SAE members or non-members) whose efforts in commercial vehicle dynamics represent true innovation and have created significant, lasting change in the commercial vehicle industry.
Value of Award | $5,000 USD |
Eligibility requirements |
The ideal award recipient(s) is an individual or team (SAE member or non-member) whose research and/or practical application represents unique, original concepts that when applied to vehicle dynamics, cause significant, positive change and elevate vehicle dynamics to new levels of innovation.
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Deadline | May 31, 2024 |
Website | https://www.sae.org/participate/awards/sae-international-award-for-commercial-vehicle-innovation-honoring-magnus-hendrickson |
SIAM Fellows Program
This Fellowship honours Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) members who are recognized by their peers as distinguished for their contributions to the discipline. The program aims to support the achievement of SIAM members to leadership positions in their own institutions and in the broader society.
Value of Award | Fellowship status |
Eligibility requirements |
Candidates must be a current regular member of SIAM who has been a regular member for at least seven of the past ten years. Candidates are expected to have been a member of the profession for at least fifteen years. |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated by any three regular members of SIAM, except members of the Fellows Selection Committee. An application consists of the candidate's CV, exactly 2 letters of recommendation and a citation. |
Deadline | October 18, 2023 |
Website | https://www.siam.org/prizes-recognition/fellows-program |
Sloan Research Fellowships
The Sloan Research Fellowships seek to stimulate fundamental research by early-career scientists and scholars of outstanding promise. These two-year fellowships are awarded yearly to 126 researchers in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions to their field. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in chemistry, computer science, earth system science, economics, mathematics, molecular biology, neuroscience, physics, or a related field.
Value of Award |
USD $75,000 - Two-year period to cover costs of equipment, technical assistance, professional travel, trainee support, summer salary, or any other activity directly related to the Fellow's research. |
Eligibility requirements | Candidates must hold a tenure track (or equivalent) position at a college, university, or other degree-granting institution in the United States or Canada that includes a regular teaching obligation. So long as a candidate has received a Ph.D. and is in an untenured tenure-track position with a teaching requirement, s/he is eligible for the fellowship. Please note that although the cut-off date is no longer a requirement, the fellowship remains an award for those in the early stages of their careers. |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated by a department head or other senior researcher. Maximum of 3 nominees from the same department. Applications for a Sloan Research Fellowship must be uploaded and submitted to the Foundation through the Foundation’s online web portal on SurveyMonkey Apply. |
Deadline |
Internal deadline: September 11, 2023 - must submit penultimate draft of application and completed Cover Sheet for Sponsored Research September 15, 2023 (anticipated) (call opens in July) |
Website | https://sloan.org/fellowships |
Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers strives to advance and honor the contributions of women at all stages of their careers as well as recognize the successes of SWE members, individuals, allies, and employers who enhance the engineering profession through contributions to industry, education, and the community.
Value of Award | Certificate |
Eligibility requirements |
Varies by award |
Nature of submission | Candidates must be nominated by any three regular members of SIAM, except members of the Fellows Selection Committee. An application consists of the candidate's CV, exactly 2 letters of recommendation and a citation. |
Deadline | March 1, 2024 |
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Steacie Prize for Natural Sciences
The Steacie Prize is named in memory of E.W.R. Steacie, a physical chemist and former President of the National Research Council of Canada, to whom much is owed for the development of science in Canada. The Prize is awarded annually to a young scientist or engineer in Canada (typically under 40 years of age).
Value of Award |
$10,000 |
Eligibility requirements | The Steacie Prize is a Canadian award of $10,000 presented once a year to a scientist or engineer of 40 years of age or less for outstanding scientific research carried out in Canada. The winner is selected by a distinguished panel which is appointed annually by the E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fund, a private foundation dedicated to the advancement of science and engineering in Canada. Nominations of candidates should be made by a colleague, and should include a description and evaluation of the nominee’s work, together with a curriculum vitae, a publication list, and a list of referees. |
Nature of submission |
Candidates for the prize are nominated by their colleagues. Nomination packages longer than 25 pages (single-sided) may be edited for brevity. The nominations should contain: (i) a nomination letter explaining why the candidate should be considered for the prize, and giving the candidate's birth date. Extensions beyond the 40 year age requirement are permitted for official leaves, including parental and sick leave, and must be specified in the nomination letter. (ii) a curriculum vitae with publication list. (iii) letters of support from a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 independent referees with recognized expertise in the candidate’s field. Referees are requested to explain their knowledge of the research area and nominee and are encouraged to focus on the significance, originality and impact of the science without repeating information from the nomination letter and curriculum vitae. Please submit by e-mail (*.doc or *.pdf files) to: |
Deadline | August 31, 2023 |
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Stockholm Water Prize
This is the most prestigious prize for outstanding achievements in water-related activities. It recognizes women, men and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources. The main achievements of the candidate should be within one or both of the following categories:
- Policy and Practices: This broad category covers achievements in the continuum from political initiatives to practical implementation that has improved the governance and management of water, as a natural and economic resource and/or as a human right and basic service.
- Research: This category includes both basic and applied research to develop new knowledge of and scientific leadership
Value of Award | approximately $135,000 CDN (1 million SEK) and a crystal sculpture. |
Eligibility requirements | A candidate for the Stockholm Water Prize shall have attained outstanding achievements of lasting significance for sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources. The results achieved by the candidate shall have proven impact or great potential and provide stimulation for further important contributions to the conservation and protection of water resources and to improved health and well-being of the planet’s inhabitants and ecosystems. |
Nature of submission |
Anyone can submit a nomination for the Stockholm Water Prize, however, self-nominations or nominations by persons with direct professional or family ties to the candidate are not permitted. The initial nomination begins by submitting the name of the nominee along with a brief (4000 characters including spaces - max.) statement of accomplishment. |
Deadline | September 30, 2023 |
Website | https://www.siwi.org/prizes/stockholmwaterprize/ |
Swedish Steel Prize
SSAB invites entries for the Swedish steel prize. This is awarded to the method or product that best displays how the properties of the steel has contributed to a significant innovation.
Value of award | 100,000 krSEK Lower: 100,000 krSEK. The winner also receives a diploma, a statuette and intense media exposure. |
Eligibility requirements |
Individuals, companies and institutions worldwide may enter. |
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Deadline | January 18, 2024 |
Website | https://www.steelprize.com/en |
Synergy Awards for Innovation
The annual Synergy Awards for Innovation recognize examples of collaboration that stand as models of effective partnership between industry and colleges or universities. These awards are offered in three categories for universities: Small and Medium-Sized Companies, Large Companies, Two or More Companies.
Value of Award |
A research grant of up to $250,000 |
Eligibility requirements |
The nominated partnership must be in the natural sciences and/or engineering and be between: a Canadian university professor, or group of professors, and a Canadian-based company or companies with commercial activities in Canada, such as R&D and/or manufacturing. |
Nature of submission |
Teams must be nominated. An application consists of a nomination form to be completed by the nominator, who must be a senior executive from one of the participating organizations, and an appropriate representative of all other industrial partner organizations. Letters of support. |
Deadline | December 14, 2023 |
Website |
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Synergy-Synergie/Index-Index_eng.asp |
Tang Prize in Sustainable Development
The Tang Prize in Sustainable Development recognizes those who have made extraordinary contributions to the sustainable development of human societies, especially through groundbreaking innovations in science and technology. The University of Waterloo may submit one nomination.
Value of Award | Approximately $1.4 Million USD. Additionally, laureates may receive a grant of up to USD $0.35 million |
Eligibility requirements |
Candidates should be individuals and/or organization that have made extraordinary contributions to the sustainable development of human societies, especially through groundbreaking innovations in science and technology. Up to three laureates, if necessary, can share the award. |
Nature of submission | Online form available. Three references. The University of Waterloo may submit one nomination. Please propose a short citation highlighting the reason for meriting the Tang Prize. (No more than 20 carefully edited words). Please provide detailed descriptions of outstanding accomplishments or contributions. The recommended length of description should be no more than 1500 words. If your submission includes more than one candidate, it should be mentioned why it is appropriate that the candidates be awarded jointly. List up to five of the most significant publications. List contact info for at least two references. |
Deadline | August 1, 2025 (anticipated) (apply biennially - awarded in even numbered years) |
Website | http://www.tang-prize.org/en/spirit.php |
Tweedie New Researcher Award
To fund travel to present the "Tweedie New Researcher Invited Lecture" at the IMS New Researchers Conference.
Value of award | Up to $2000 USD per award, to be reimbursed against receipts |
Eligibility requirements | A new researcher is one who received their doctoral degree in one of the five calendar years preceding the year of nomination, or in the year of nomination, meaning, for the 2022 award with nomination deadline December 1, 2021, any of the years 2016–2021. The IMS gives the award committee latitude to consider nominees with extenuating circumstances that may have delayed professional achievements. Nominees should be members of the IMS at the time of nomination. |
Nature of submission |
Online nomination form. For the nomination you will need:
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Deadline | December 1 (annually) |
Website | https://www.imstat.org/ims-awards/ |
Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
Prizes are awarded for outstanding achievements in any one of the following:
- Protection, maintenance, improvement, or understanding of an ecological or an environmental condition;
- Discovery, development, or improvement of sustainable sources of energy; and
- Understanding of, or improvements to, planetary health.
Value of Award | $200,000 USD and a gold medallion. |
Eligibility requirements |
Living individuals or public or private institutions of any nation are eligible for nomination. Persons or institutions eligible to make nominations include, but are not limited to: any individuals or entity in fields such as biology, oceanography, geology, medicine, public health, chemistry, physics, engineering and social sciences. The work of the nominee(s) is expected to:
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Nature of submission |
Nominations must be submitted in the English language and include the following information as requested on the Nomination Form and emailed to: nominations@tylerprize.org.
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Deadline | August 11, 2023 - nomination cycle May 15 |
Website | https://tylerprize.org/ |
USERN Prize
USERN prize is an international award, established by the Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), which would be annually bestowed to junior scientists or researchers less than 40 years of age for any novel advancement or achievement in scientific education, research, or serving the humanity in five scientific fields including Formal Sciences, Physical-Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Social Sciences.
Value of Award |
$5,000 USD statuette, medal |
Eligibility requirements |
All junior scientists and researchers less than 40 years of age who has conducted a novel research, educational, or humanity service program or proposed a novel theory proceeded with a scientific approach could apply for the prize through the registration link in USERN website. |
Nature of submission | Online application (must register to submit) |
Deadline |
June 1, 2024 (anticipated) |
Website | https://usern.tums.ac.ir/SiteContent/Show/PrizeFestival |
VinFuture Prize
The VinFuture Prize is set up to honor breakthrough scientific research and technological innovations that create meaningful change in the everyday lives of millions of people. The Prize aims to recognize exceptional inventors and researchers from global academic universities, research labs, and industry. VinFuture Prizes will recognize breakthroughs across all fields of science, technology and engineering that have already delivered impact or show the potential to deliver impact for real-world problems that align with at least one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ADDITONAL PRIZES
❖ VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Countries: Awarded only to researchers or innovators working in a developing country organization. In case of a nomination involving a team, then all the team members should be working in developing countries. The center of gravity of their work should be in developing countries. The list of developing countries is available here.
❖ VinFuture Special Prize for Female Innovators: Awarded only to female researchers or innovators, with no restriction on nationality, age, social status, or economic background of the nominees.
❖ VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators with Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields: Emerging field is defined as any field that is non-traditional and its researchers may come from different disciplines.
Value of Award | Grand Prize = $3,000,000 USD; Additional Prizes $500,000 USD each |
Eligibility requirements |
VinFuture Prizes will recognize breakthroughs across all fields of science, technology and engineering that have already delivered impact or show the potential to deliver impact for real-world problems that align with at least one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). |
Nature of submission |
The VinFuture Prize will partner with prestigious academic institutions and organizations around the globe to identify the most outstanding nominations that create meaningful change in the everyday lives of millions of people. No self-nominations are accepted. Only nomination submitted in English is accepted. Both organizational/institutional nominators and individual nominators can submit their nominations for the VinFuture Prizes via the Online Submission Portal. VinFuture Prize welcomes nominations from reputable organizations such as universities, research institutes/centers, academies of science and technology, scientific associations/networks, Please find more information regarding: - Detailed instructions on the nomination process and form: https://online.vinfutureprize.org/nomination/s/welcome - Frequently asked questions: https://vinfutureprize.org/faqs/ |
Deadline | April 17, 2024 – 2:00 pm (Viet Nam time, GMT + 7) |
Website | https://vinfutureprize.org/ |
Volvo Environmental Prize
The span of disciplines and activities for which nominations can be made is wide and includes all disciplines which have relevance to the environment. The research of nominees should be based on scientific grounds but must clearly show impacts outside of the specific discipline. An independent foundation awards the Volvo Environment Prize for outstanding scientific discoveries or innovations broadly within the environmental sphere.
Value of Award |
A diploma, a glass sculpture, and 1.5 Million SEK (approx. $160,000 USD) |
Eligibility requirements | Recipients of the award can either be individuals or institutions; priority is given to an individual or a group of named individuals, rather than to institutions. |
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Deadline | January 20, 2024 |
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Welch Award in Chemistry
The purpose of The Robert A. Welch Award in Chemistry is to foster and encourage basic chemical research and to recognize, in a substantial manner, the value of chemical research contributions for the benefit of mankind. Any person can be considered for the award who has made important chemical research contributions, which have had a significant, positive influence on mankind.
Value of Award | $500,000 USD |
Eligibility requirements | In accordance with these principles, any person can be considered for the award who has made important chemical research contributions which have a significant, positive influence on mankind. The award is intended to recognize contributions that have not previously been rewarded in a similar manner. |
Nature of submission | All nominations must include (a) a cover letter (b) a detailed description of the research areas in chemistry on which the nomination is based, (c) a brief biographical sketch of the proposed nominee, (d) a list of 25 of the nominee's most important scientific publications, and (e) not more than three seconding nomination letters. Each nomination will remain eligible for 5 years. |
Deadline | January 31, 2024 - last business day (annually) |
Website | https://welch1.org/awards/welch-award-in-chemistry/welch-award-guidelines |
W.K.H. Panofsky Prize in Experimental Particle Physics
The W.K.H. Panofsky Prize aims to recognize and encourage outstanding achievements by scientists in Experimental Particle Physics.
Value of Award |
$10,000; travel allowance; a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient |
Eligibility requirements | Candidates are scientists and can be of all nations regardless of the geographical site at which the work was accomplished. The prize shall ordinarily be awarded to one person but the prize may be shared when all recipients have contributed to the same accomplishment. Candidates are normally at an early stage of their career. |
Nature of submission |
Candidates must be nominated. The nomination package must include:
In addition, the nomination should include:
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Deadline | June 3, 2024 |
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Wolf Prizes
The acclaimed Wolf Prize is awarded to outstanding scientists and artists from around the world, (regardless of nationality, race, colour, religion, sex or political views) for achievements in the interest of mankind and friendly relations amongst peoples. The scientific categories of the prize include Medicine, Agriculture, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. The Prize’s art categories include Painting and Sculpting, Music and Architecture.
The 2023 Wolf Prize will be awarded in the fields of : Chemistry - Medicine – Agriculture-Mathematics and Arts.
2024 - TBD
Value of award | The prize in each field consists of a certificate and a monetary award of $100,000. In the event of two or three recipients sharing the prize, the honorarium is divided equally. |
Eligibility requirements |
The Prize is awarded to individuals, not to institutions; A person cannot be nominated by him/herself; A Nobel Prize Laureate will not be considered, unless his/her nomination is proposed for an achievement entirely different from the one that won him/her the Nobel Prize; |
Nature of submission |
Nomination to the wolf prize is by invitation only. Wish to Submit a Nomination? Please contact Wolf office: office@wolffund.org.il All existing nominations are valid for three years. |
Deadline | October 20, 2023 (anticipated) |
Website | https://wolffund.org.il/the-wolf-prize/ |