Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering
CA$1,000,000 - CA$1,000,000
Nov 28, 2025
Canada
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.
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 single_stage
Required documents
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
External Application
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- Award Amount
- CA$1,000,000 - CA$1,000,000
- Application Deadline
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November 28, 2025 at 23:59 UTCDeadline passed
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