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2027 NSERC Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
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Recognises Canadian natural-sciences or engineering research with demonstrated benefits for society, the environment or the economy. Provides up to CAD 250,000 over three years. Nominations close 30 November 2026 before 20:00 Eastern Time.
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Eligibility
Covers: Up to CAD 250,000 in research support over three years.
Research conducted in Canada with demonstrated Canadian societal benefits; team-majority requirements apply.
Self-nomination is excluded. Individual nominees must be eligible to hold NSERC grant funds. For teams, an eligible spokesperson is required and most members must work at Canadian universities or Canadian public/private organisations. Previous Herzberg recipients are ineligible.
Source: nserc-crsng.canada.ca