Prize

Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Original Source
Award

CA$1,000,000 - CA$1,000,000

Deadline

Nov 28, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Canada

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering is awarded annually to an individual whose body of work, conducted in Canada in the natural sciences or engineering, has demonstrated persistent excellence and influence. This prestigious award recognizes scientists or engineers employed at Canadian universities, government labs, or private firms whose research has shown exceptional quality and impact. The selection committee evaluates a wide range of contributions including research outputs, training, mentoring, public outreach, and efforts to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in research. The medal is accompanied by a research grant to support the recipient's ongoing work.

1 award
Decision 7-8 months

Who Can Apply

Region
Canada
Project in
Canada
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic, government, for profit
Priority for
women_in_stem, indigenous

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv references

Review process

A diverse selection committee made up of research representatives from academia, government and industry across a range of disciplines reviews nominations. Committee evaluates quality and impact of contributions to research, training and mentoring using NSERC guidelines.

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding

Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • acknowledge_funder