2027 NSERC Awards for Science Promotion
Closes Nov 16
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
2027 NSERC John C. Polanyi Award
Physics, Artificial Intelligence and Chemistry award from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Apply by Monday, Nov 30
Up to CA$250,000
About
Recognises an individual or team responsible for a recent major advance arising from Canadian research in natural sciences or engineering. Provides up to CAD 250,000 over three years. Nominations close 30 November 2026 before 20:00 Eastern Time.
Eligibility
Career stage: Not stated
Nomination required
Covers: Up to CAD 250,000 research grant over three years.
Host location: Canada
Recognised research conducted in Canada; international teams need a Canadian-employed majority.
Reviewed Oct 11, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
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.
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Source: nserc-crsng.canada.ca