BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards

The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards recognize excellence in research and cultural creation, rewarding significant contributions that expand the frontiers of knowledge across eight categories including basic sciences, biology and biomedicine, and humanities, among others.
Learn more about the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards
Deadline: January 1, 2026 

Canadian Public Health Association Awards

The Awards Committee supports the CPHA Board of Directors in recognizing individuals who and organizations that have made significant contributions to public health. 
Learn more about the Canadian Public Health Association Awards
Deadline: January 6, 2026

Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS) Awards

ARIS Awards recognize an outstanding scientist with distinguished research achievements in the development of products, processes and technologies that have advanced the microbial sciences or research that aligns with the goals of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) broader impacts criterion or with other definitions/frameworks for societal impact and knowledge translation of research. The ARIS Awards recognize researchers and practitioners undertaking exemplary work in the societal impact of research and higher education. Award categories include:

• Impact Goals Award
• Impact Innovations Award
• Emerging Broader Impacts Leader
• Enduring Achievement Award

Learn more about the Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS) Awards
Deadline: January 9, 2026

Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator Award

This award, presented by the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB), recognizes a Canadian scientist who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in molecular bioscience research. 

Learn more about the Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator Award

Deadline: January 15, 2026 

Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences

Each year the CSMB offers multiple Research and Student awards. Some are offered in alternate years. The CSMB invites nominations from its members and other interested parties. The awards include:

• Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator Award (The award recognizes Canadian scientists who have demonstrated inclusive excellence across a breadth of activities including research, teaching and mentorship, leadership and outreach.)
• CSMB Arthur Wynne Gold Medal (Presented to an individual who has made a major contribution to molecular biosciences in Canada over their career.)
• CSMB Jeanne Manery Fisher Memorial Lecture (This award recognizes a Canadian scientist who identifies as a woman and who has demonstrated inclusive excellence across a breadth of activities including research, teaching and mentorship, leadership and outreach.)
• CSMB New Investigator Award (The award is given on the basis of excellence in research and demonstration of leadership.)

Learn more about the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences
Deadline: January 15, 2026

Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC)

The FMWC awards recognize and celebrate outstanding women physicians, medical students, and leaders who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, advocacy, women's health, medical education, research, and service to the medical profession. These awards honor individuals whose contributions advance the health and well-being of women and support the advancement of women in medicine.

Learn more about the Federation of Medical Women of Canada

Deadline: January 16, 2026

Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO) awards 

These annual awards recognize excellence in postgraduate medical education and acknowledge individuals and programs that have made a positive impact on resident training, learning, and well-being across Ontario. They provide an opportunity for residents to recognize exceptional teachers, advocates, and educational environments that contribute to high-quality medical education.

Learn more about the Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO) awards

Deadline: January 16, 2026 

Top 25 Women of Influence

These awards recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of Canada’s self-identified women and gender-diverse role models. The recipients have all left their mark over the past year: contributing to the greater good through their initiatives; using their influence to drive positive change; or reaching inspiring heights on a global stage.
Learn more about the Top 25 Women of Influence
Deadline: January 16, 2026 

The Canadian Public Health Association’s Institute of Population and Public Health (IPPH) Trailblazer Award

Hypertension Canada Awards

The Hypertension Canada annual awards recognize a distinguished record of substantial contributions by an individual or organizations that have increased prevention and/or improved control of blood pressure in Canada.
Learn more about the Hypertension Canada Awards
Deadline: January 16, 2026

Canada’s Drug Agency Recognition Awards

These awards honour outstanding achievements in the field of health technology assessment (HTA) and acknowledge individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to advancing HTA in Canada.
Learn more about the Canada’s Drug Agency Recognition Awards
Deadline: January 22, 2026

University of Ottawa Award for Excellence in Research

The objective of the award is to focus attention on research at the University of Ottawa by recognizing annually two members of its teaching staff who have earned distinction for themselves and for the University as a result of the importance and exceptional characteristics of their research work.
Learn more about the University of Ottawa Award for Excellence in Research
Deadline: January 23, 2026 

uOttawa Open Scholarship Award

This award, jointly offered by the uOttawa Library and Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, recognizes faculty leaders who excel in supporting open scholarship, including open access, open data and open educational resources in both teaching and research.
Learn more about the uOttawa Open Scholarship Award
Deadline: January 26, 2026

Canadian Nutrition Society Awards

The Canadian Nutrition Society Awards honor contributions in diverse areas of nutrition science and are available to individuals at all career stages.
Learn more about the Canadian Nutrition Society Awards
Deadline: January 31, 2026

Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) awards

The CPS awards honour Canadians who have achieved excellence in paediatric practice, advocacy, research, education, and health promotion.  

Learn more about the CPS awards

Deadline: January 31, 2026

Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) Awards

These awards highlight the importance of rural health care in Canada and provide a platform to demonstrate the impact of SRPC members’ work in rural communities.

Learn more about the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada Awards

Deadline: January 31, 2026

Canadian Psychiatry Awards

The CPA gives awards in the areas of clinical leadership and achievement, clinical research, innovation in education, and a member-in-training award.
Learn more about the Canadian Psychiatry Awards
Deadline: February 1^st (every year)

Canadian Association of University Teachers' (CAUT) Equity Award

This award recognizes post-secondary faculty members, whether individuals or groups, who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to challenging exclusionary behaviours and practices such as racism and homophobia and by so doing have made post-secondary education in Canada more inclusive.

Learn more about the Canadian Association of University Teachers' (CAUT) Equity Award

Deadline: February 1, every year

Canadian College of Health Leaders Awards

The National Awards Program boasts several awards honouring leaders in healthcare, including senior executives, emerging leaders, administrative and operational teams, nurses, students and more. 
Learn more about the Canadian College of Health Leaders Awards
Deadline (Team and Organization Awards): February 1, 2026

Lasker Foundation Awards

Lasker Awards are given in the categories of Basic Medical Research, Clinical Medical Research, Special Achievement in Medical Science, and Public Service.
Learn more about the Lasker Foundation Awards
Deadline: February 2, 2026

The Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize

This prize is awarded by Columbia University to an individual or group for outstanding basic research in biology or biochemistry. The purpose of the 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. The Prize Committee recognizes no geographic limitations.
Learn more about the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize
Deadline: February 9, 2026

Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

A slate of awards to recognize society members who have made outstanding contributions to pharmacology and therapeutics research, service and education.
Learn more about the Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Deadline: February 9, 2026

Prix Acfas

These awards recognize outstanding contributions to research in all fields of knowledge. Ten awards are given to researchers who have reached maturity in their careers. Award categories include humanities, multi-disciplinarity, education, biology and health sciences, etc.
Learn more about the "Prix Acfas" (website in French only)
Deadline: February 17, 2026

Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research

The award recognizes an individual of international stature who embodies Dr. Henry Friesen’s vision, and impact on health research and policy. Recipients deliver lectures at a public forum and will receive a $35,000 CAD cash prize.
Learn more about the Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research
Deadline: February 14, 2025

The Wolf Prize

The acclaimed Wolf Prize is awarded to outstanding scientists and artists from around the world, 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 in each field consists of a certificate and a monetary award of $100,000. Nomination is by invitation only.

Learn more about the Wolf Prize
Deadline: February 16, 2026

Career Development Support for Women Professors

The fund is designed to help limit the effects of family responsibilities (births, care of parents, spouse, or children) on the career of women who are part of the professorial workforce, whether work interruptions have occurred or not.
Learn more about the Career Development Support for Women Professors
Deadline: February 25, 2026

UBC Faculty of Medicine National Awards

The UBC Faculty of Medicine awards three national prizes to experts who demonstrate research excellence and innovation in the areas of cancer, brain disorders, and heart disorders.

The Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research is awarded annually to a Canadian who has made outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or development of therapies for cancer.

The Margolese National Brain Disorders Prize is awarded annually to a Canadian citizen who has made outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or cure of brain disorders.

The Margolese National Heart Disorders Prize is awarded annually to a Canadian citizen who has made outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or cure of heart disorders.

Learn more about the UBC Faculty of Medicine National Awards
Deadline: February 27, 2026

The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education’s Christopher Knapper Lifetime Achievement Award

This award honours individuals who have, over their career, made significant contributions to teaching, learning and educational development in Canadian higher education.
Learn more about the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education’s Christopher Knapper Lifetime Achievement Award
Deadline: February 28, 2026

Broermann Medical Innovation Award 

The award recognizes scientists whose research demonstrates exceptional scientific excellence and has already advanced medical care or shows strong potential to significantly advance it.

Learn more about the Broermann Medical Innovation Award

Deadline: March 1, 2026

John Charles Polanyi Prizes

The Government of the Province of Ontario has established a fund to provide annually up to five prizes to outstanding researchers in the early stages of their career who are continuing to post-doctoral studies or have recently started a faculty appointment at an Ontario university.

In 2025, the prizes have a value of $20,000 each and are available in the areas broadly defined as Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Economic Science.
Learn more about the John Charles Polanyi Prizes
Deadline: March 2, 2026

University of Ottawa Distinguished University Professor

Senior scholars of the University may receive the title of Distinguished University Professor in recognition of unusual scholarly achievement at the University, pre-eminence in a particular field of knowledge and a solid teaching record. The number of such distinctions should be no more than 25 regular tenured faculty. A Selection Committee appointed by the President will consist of six senior members of the teaching staff of the University of Ottawa and two senior members of the teaching staff of other universities.
Learn more about the University of Ottawa Distinguished University Professor
Deadline: March 6, 2026

Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Teaching Awards

The OCUFA award embraces virtually all levels of instruction – graduate and undergraduate teaching, continuing education and faculty development. Similarly, proficiency in teaching may extend well beyond the classroom, the laboratory or the faculty member’s office. Activities such as course design, curriculum development, organization of teaching programs and other significant forms of leadership are often important contributions to the instructional process. Those who excel in any of these are eligible for the OCUFA Teaching Awards.
Learn more about the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Teaching Awards
Deadline: March 6, 2026

Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (FAFM) Awards

These awards, offered by FAFM, in collaboration with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in family medicine. 
Learn more about the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (FAFM) Awards
Deadline: March 9, 2026

Canadian Cardiovascular Society Recognition Awards (CCS)

The CCS Awards honor members for their exceptional contributions to cardiovascular health and care. Members of the CCS community are invited to nominate individuals who have demonstrated outstanding performance for a Recognition Award.
Learn more about the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Recognition Awards (CCS)
Deadline: March 10, 2026

Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Election of Fellows

Elects fellows to the Academy, Canadian citizens or Canadian residents for the preceding three years, who are recognized by their peers nationally and internationally for their contributions to the promotion of health sciences, and who have demonstrated leadership, creativity, distinctive competencies and a commitment to advance academic health sciences.
Learn more about the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Election of Fellows
Deadline: March 11, 2026

uOttawa Excellence in Education Prizes

The University of Ottawa Excellence in Education Prizes recognize educators of exceptional quality, driven by their passion to advance and share knowledge. These leaders in university education are outstanding in the classroom, in the laboratory and in the field and have been recognized by students and peers alike. This prize is open to all regular professors (including APUO and clinical professors). Recipients will be awarded a $10,000 grant for research on innovative teaching practices.
Learn more about the uOttawa Excellence in Education Prizes
Deadline: March 13, 2026

APUO Award for Excellence in Teaching

This award recognizes annually a member of uOttawa's teaching staff for outstanding contributions to university teaching. These should not be narrowly defined and should not necessarily be limited to classroom teaching. Rather, contributions to all aspects of teaching should be considered. The award Bocomprises a $5,000 honorarium. 
Learn more about the APUO Award for Excellence in Teaching
Deadline: March 13, 2026

International Balzan Prize Foundation Annual Awards

This Balzan Prize is awarded to scholars, artists and scientists who have distinguished themselves in their fields on an international level. Categories include an award for biomaterials for nanomedicine and tissue engineering.
Learn more about the International Balzan Prize Foundation Annual Awards
Deadline: March 15, every year

The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) Awards 

Order of Ontario

The Order of Ontario is the province’s highest civilian honour. An Ontarian who has shown the highest level of excellence and achievement in any field, and whose impact has left a lasting legacy in our province, in our country and around the world is eligible to be nominated.
Learn more about the Order of Ontario
Deadline: March 31 of every year

M. Andrew Padmos International Collaboration Award (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)

This award is presented to individuals (Fellows or non-Fellows) who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in advancing postgraduate medical education (PGME) and residency training outside Canada, through but not limited to enacting, participating in, or promoting Royal College frameworks, programs and/or collaborations. Nominees may be, but are not necessarily, engaged with the Royal College in a formal international collaboration agreement.
Learn more about the M. Andrew Padmos International Collaboration Award (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)
Deadline: March 31, 2026

Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) Awards

uOttawa EDI in Research Award

The EDI in Research Award recognizes faculty members who have made exceptional contributions towards improving equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Ottawa and beyond through their leadership and/or research contributions. 

The award is presented annually, alternating over a two-year cycle between the following categories:

• Distinguished Achievements by a Member of an Underrepresented Group (odd-numbered years)
• Contributions to the Advancement of EDI Through Research (even-numbered years)Laureates receive $10,000.

Learn more about the uOttawa EDI in Research Award
Deadline: April 8, 2026

uOttawa Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) Excellence Award

The Knowledge Mobilization Excellence Award (KMbE Award) recognizes up to two researchers who have each conducted a research project with high impact involving knowledge users throughout the research and knowledge mobilization (KMb) process.
Learn more about the uOttawa Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) Excellence Award
Deadline: April 8, 2026

Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Women in Science

The Inspiring Women in Science awards celebrate and support the achievements of women in science, and all those who work to encourage girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and stay in STEM careers around the world.
Learn more about the Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Women in Science
Deadline: April 8, 2026

Community-Based Research Canada (CBRC) Awards

This competition recognizes excellence in community-based research and its transformative societal impact in marginalized communities. The awards include:

• Award for Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnership 
• Award for Emerging Community-Based Researcher
• Emerging Francophone Community-Based Research Researcher Award

Learn more about the Community-Based Research Canada (CBRC) Awards

A note on internal selection: The University can endorse 3 candidates per award category and a researcher can be nominated in only one category. Candidate suggestions can be forwarded by March 9, 2026 to [email protected] by specifying the award category targeted and providing a CV and a brief justification (max 2 pages) clearly addressing the evaluation criteria.

Final deadline: April 10, 2026

Ordre des francophones d'Amérique

This distinction recognizes the merits of individuals who have dedicated themselves or are dedicating themselves to the maintenance and development of the French language in America, or who have given their support to the growth of French life on the American continent.
Learn more about the "Ordre des francophones d'Amérique"
Deadline: April 14, 2024

Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award

The Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose landmark contributions are both extraordinary and world class in the field of transfusion or transplantation medicine, stem cell or cord blood research in Canada and/or abroad.
Learn more about the Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award
Deadline: April 24, 2026

Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research

A suite of awards that aims to provide recognition and publicity for outstanding efforts that enhance the rigor, reliability, robustness, and transparency of research in the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities, and stimulate awareness and activities fostering research quality among scientists, institutions, funders, and politicians. Early career researchers are welcome to apply.
Learn more about the Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research
Deadline: April 30, 2026

Medical Council of Canada Awards

These awards include:

• The Dr. Maureen Topps Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Assessment of Clinical Competence, which is awarded to an individual or group who demonstrates sustained excellence in Canadian health care and/or health care research.
• The Dr. Louis Levasseu Award for Distinguished Service, presented to a MCC staff or committee member or to a person whose collaboration has contributed in an extraordinary manner to the mission and vision of the MCC.
• They also have awards for medical students and residents. 

Learn more about the Medical Council of Canada Awards
Deadline: April 30, every year

Biophysical Society Awards

Through its awards program, the Biophysical Society honours its members and recognizes excellence in biophysics. The Society offers awards in eleven different categories.
Learn more about the Biophysical Society Awards
Deadline: May 1, 2026

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Awards

These annual awards honour the exceptional contributions of CSEP members, including certified professionals, academics, and students. in advancing exercise physiology and promoting the health and well-being of Canadians.
Learn more about the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Awards
Deadline: May 1, 2025

Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada Awards

The IPAC awards honour Indigenous physicians, residents and medical students for their leadership, mentorship, community impact and being stewards of our sacred land. Recipients will receive a $1000 award and will be acknowledged at the Annual Gathering, July 2024 in Halifax, NS. There are five IPAC Awards this year: the Community Impact Award, the Mentorship Award, the Sacred Land Award, the Medical Resident Leadership Award, and the Medical Student Leadership Award. 
Learn more about the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada Awards
Deadline: May 3, 2025

Society for Neuroscience Awards

Annual awards given by the Society for Neuroscience which span a wide range of achievements, from recognizing the merits of young and promising neuroscientists, to honoring those who’ve dedicated their careers to furthering the field.
Learn more about the Society for Neuroscience Awards
Deadline: May 7, 2026

WXN Women Top 100 Awards

Top 100 Awards, Canada’s most recognized honour for the highest achieving female leaders, are all about recognizing the power and strength of the women around us, across all levels, sectors and ages. A wide variety of award categories are listed.
Learn more about the WXN Women Top 100 Awards
Deadline: May 12, 2026

Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Fellowship

One of Canada's most prestigious research awards in the humanities and social sciences, this fellowship recognizes outstanding senior scholars whose research and public engagement are advancing understanding of important societal issues. The Fellowship is intended as recognition of past achievements as well as support for future transformative contributions to research, public policy, and civic life. 

Learn more about the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Fellowship

Deadline: May 15, 2026 

(Note: Nominations must be made by eligible Canadian institutions and thus an internal process is in place. Email [email protected] to learn more.) 

Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (CSOHNS) awards

These awards recognize outstanding contributions in clinical care, research, education, mentorship, leadership, and service within the field of otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat medicine) in Canada. 

Learn more about the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery awards

Deadline: May 15, 2026 (this deadline is for the CSOHNS Mentorship Award, other deadlines vary)

J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine

The international scientific community is invited to nominate individual scientists or groups of scientists whose initiatives fall within a particular field of research determined on an annual basis at Robarts and reflecting a principal area of research at the Institute. The prize amount is $25,000. Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking. 
Learn more about the J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine
Deadline: May 15, 2025

Research Canada Leadership in Advocacy Award

Research Canada’s Leadership in Advocacy Award was established to honour outstanding advocates for medical, health and scientific research. The Leadership Award is presented to either an individual or organization who/which has made outstanding efforts in advocating for Canadian health research at the local, provincial and/or national level.
Learn more about the Research Canada Leadership in Advocacy Award
Deadline: May 16, 2025

National Academy of Medicine Awards

The NAM presents awards annually to recognize singular individuals in the fields of health, medicine, and science. Among the awards are: 

• The Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health. This international award recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations for outstanding achievement in improving mental health. This international award recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations for outstanding achievement in improving mental health and is accompanied by a medal and $20,000 USD.
• The David and Beatrix Hamburg Award for Advances in Biomedical Research and Clinical Medicine. This award recognizes creative and accomplished biomedical scientists who are advancing health and the human condition around the world. The award is accompanied by a medal and $50,000. USD.

Learn more about the National Academy of Medicine Awards
Deadline: May 20, 2026

The Medical Post Awards

Celebrating Canada’s doctors: The Medical Post Awards support national independent physician voices, contribution to community and practice innovation.
Learn more about the Medical Post Awards
Deadline : May 23, 2025

Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities’ Awards of Excellence

These awards highlight the incredible work of professors, instructors, staff and graduate students at Ontario’s publicly assisted colleges and universities, Indigenous Institutes, private postsecondary institutions, and career colleges. Award categories include:

• Everyday hero
• Future-proofing Ontario’s students
• Equality of opportunity
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Rising star

Learn more about the Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities’ Awards of Excellence
Deadline: May 23, 2025

The Killam Prizes

These prizes are awarded to active Canadian scholars who have distinguished themselves through sustained excellence, making a significant impact in their respective fields in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. The prize amount is $100,000. 
Learn more about the Killam Prizes
Deadline: May 28, 2026

Alice E. Till Advancement of Women in Pharmaceutical Sciences

The purpose of the Alice E. Till Advancement of Women in Pharmaceutical Sciences Recognition celebrates and honors an AAPS member who has contributed significantly to the mentorship, advancement, and/or support of women in the pharmaceutical sciences. Nominees will be considered based on contributions to promote the professional development, success, and recognition of women in the pharmaceutical sciences.
Learn more about the Alice E. Till Advancement of Women in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Deadline: May 29, 2025

The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies’ (CAGS) Dr. Suning Wang Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentorship

Sarah Shorten Award

An award given annually to recognize outstanding achievements in the promotion of the advancement of women in Canadian universities and colleges. The form of the candidates’ achievement(s) may include but are not limited to the following: organizational leadership, policy implementation, legislation, publication, educational initiatives, or distinguished service.
Learn more about the Sarah Shorten Award
Deadline: June 1, every year

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates Canadian heroes whose work has advanced health and inspires the pursuit of careers in the health sciences.
Learn more about the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Deadline: June 8, 2026

Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Awards

These awards are for individuals who have made substantial improvements or impacts to the Ontario healthcare system, and can include individuals from health agencies, research institutes or universities, community agencies, etc. There are nine award categories. 

Learn more about the Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Awards
Nomination deadline: June 15, 2026

Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology

The Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology 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.
Learn more about the Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology
Deadline: June 15, 2026

Canadian Cancer Society Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research

These awards recognize individuals who have made, and are making, valuable contributions to the cancer research ecosystem in Canada. Recipients are leaders in their fields who exemplify excellence in science and outstanding service to the scientific community. Winners will receive a personalized glass plaque commemorating their award, along with a $20,000 prize (per award) to be put towards their research program.
Learn more about the Canadian Cancer Society Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research
Deadline: June 25, 2025

Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology Awards

These awards recognize outstanding contributions and distinguished careers by individuals in the field of research in neuropsychopharmacology in Canada. There are several awards.
Learn more about the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology Awards
Deadline: June 30, 2026

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Awards

The AAAS's wide range of awards recognize scientists, engineers, authors, journalists and public servants for their signitficant contributions to sciences and the public's understanding of sicence. Nominations from a broad range of backgrounds, life experiences and geographies are encouraged. 
Learn more about the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Awards 
Deadline: June 30, 2026

Universal Womens Network's Women of Inspiration Awards

These awards recognize inspiring women from all industries, sectors and stages of life, including entrepreneurs, business leaders and changemakers. The long list of categories includes a category for male allies and a category recognizing companies that support women. 
Learn more about the Universal Womens Network's Women of Inspiration Awards
Deadline: June 30, 2026

The Sandford Fleming Medal for Excellence in Science Communication

Society of Toxicology of Canada Awards

These awards honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the science of toxicology. Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking. 
Learn more about the Society of Toxicology of Canada Awards
Deadline: July 1, 2026

Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) Awards

These awards recognize individuals who contribute to the fields of science policy and innovation policy and who positively impact Canadians. CSPC encourages nominations from all disciplines of science (natural sciences and engineering, social and human sciences, and health sciences) and policy, and from all sectors (governments at all levels, academia, private and nonprofit sectors, media, and others).

• Trailblazer Award:recognizes individuals who have demonstrated novelty, creativity and impact through leadership, vision, courage, and commitment to the overall advancement of the science and innovation policy ecosystem. Deadline: July 3, 2026.

Learn more about the Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) Awards

Health Research Foundation Medal of Honour

Awarded to remarkable individuals whose research or contributions to public policies supportive of research and development in Canada have achieved international recognition. All recipients have made pivotal contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the health sciences and/or the improvement of therapeutics healthcare.
Learn more about the Health Research Foundation Medal of Honour
Deadline: July 10, 2026

Health Research Foundation's Diversity and Equity in Research Award

The Diversity and Equity in Research Award recognizes outstanding individuals whose work advances equitable participation in health research and access to health care in Canada, improving the well-being of all Canadians, particularly those facing inequities.
Learn more about the Health Research Foundation's Diversity and Equity in Research Award
Deadline: July 14, 2026

The Prix Galien Canada – Product Innovation Award

This award is presented annually to a company whose drug, launched in the Canadian market, is recognized for making the most significant contribution to patient care through its efficacy, safety, benefits, and innovation.
Learn more about the Prix Galien Canada – Product Innovation Award
Deadline: July 15, 2026

American Society for Microbiology Awards

These awards recognize outstanding scientists with distinguished research achievements in the development of products, processes and technologies that have advanced the microbial sciences. There are various awards, including one specifically for women (ASM Alice C. Evans Award for Advancement of Women) and one for the promotion of EDI (ASM William A. Hinton Award for Advancement of a Diverse Community of Microbiologists). 
Learn more about the American Society for Microbiology Awards
Deadline: July 15, 2026

The Canada Gairdner Momentum Award

This award recognizes 2 mid-career investigators (typically 10-15 years past their first independent research appointment) working in Canada who in their last 6 active years have produced exceptional scientific research contributions with continued potential for impact on human health. The Gairdner Foundation welcomes submissions from all areas of health research including but not limited to discovery, clinical, global health, and population science and translational research.
Learn more about the Canada Gairdner Momentum Award
Deadline: July 15, each year

Breakthrough Prizes

The Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences honors transformative advances toward understanding living systems and extending human life.
Learn more about the Breakthrough Prizes
Deadline: July 17, 2026

Prix de Médécins Francophones du Canada

Their three awards are presented alternately and promote physicians for different reasons.

• The Prix de l’oeuvre scientifique will be presentedto a Canadian physician for his or her contribution to the advancement of medical knowledge and for lifetime achievement in science. Deadline: July 21, 2025

• The Prix du mérite is awarded to a physician in recognition of his or her commitment and exemplary dedication to his or her community and to the promotion of medicine. Deadline: June 28, 2026

• The Prix Jacques-Boulay is given to a physician who has demonstrated a particular involvement in the promotion of French and who is recognized by his or her peers for his or her actions, written productions and verbal communications.

Learn more about "Prix de Médécins Francophones du Canada" (site in French only)

Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals Award of Merit

This award is given annually to distinguished Chinese Canadians with outstanding professional achievements and is accompanied by a $2,500 monetary award.
Learn more about the Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals Award of Merit
Deadline: July 31, 2026

American Nuclear Society Awards

These awards recognize achievements in nuclear sciences and technologies. There are several awards, including awards for women (E. Gail de Planque Medal and Mary Jane Oestmann Professional Women's Achievement Award) and for the promotion of EDI (Social Responsibility in the Nuclear Community Award).
Learn more about the American Nuclear Society Awards
Deadline: August 1, 2026 (see website for other ANS awards with various deadlines)

American Psychiatric Association Awards

These awards honour individuals for career recognition, lifetime service, outstanding research, and other categories that improve the lives of people with mental illness. There are various awards, including awards for women (Alexandra Symonds Award) and for improving the mental health of sexual minorities (John Fryer Award).
Learn more about the American Psychiatric Association Awards
Deadline: August 15, 2026 (see website for other APA awards with various deadlines)

Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario (AFO) Recognition Awards

These awards honour individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have made exceptional contributions to the growth, vitality, and promotion of Ontario’s Francophone community. The awards recognize leadership, volunteerism, community impact, innovation, and the advancement of the French language and Francophone culture across Ontario.

Learn more about the Assemblée de la Francophonie de Ontario (AFO) Recognition Awards (link only in French)

Deadline: August 19, 2026

Prix de reconnaissance de l’Assemblée de la Francophonie de l’Ontario

These awards recognize the achievements of community builders who have contributed in their own way to the development of the Francophonie throughout Ontario. There are three awards: Prix Paulette Gagnon, Prix Florent-Lalonde, and Prix de l'horizon franco-ontarien.
Learn more about "Prix de reconnaissance de l’Assemblée de la Francophonie de l’Ontario" (webpage in French only)
Deadline: August 19, 2026

Canada Health Heroes (CHH) Awards 

The CHH national awards, hosted by the Black Healthcare Professionals Network (BHPN), recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to healthcare through excellence in care, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and community impact. 

Learn more about the Canada Health Heroes Awards.

Deadline: August 31, 2026

Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical Research

The awards was established as an expression of the conviction that educational institutions have an important role to play in the encouragement and development of basic science as it applies to medicine. Awards are given to scientists for recent discoveries of particular originality and importance to basic medical research. A cash prize and a medallion accompanies each award.
Learn more about the Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical Research
Deadline: August 31 (every year)

The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) Lee Lorch Award

This award recognizes an academic who whose teaching, research and service has contributed significantly to the lives of students, to their institution, to their field of study, and to the community. The recipient will receive a $1,000 honorarium with the award.
Learn more about the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) Lee Lorch Award
Deadline: August 31 (every year)

The Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences

This prize recognizes breakthrough research in pure or applied life science research that is distinguished by its excellence, originality, and impact on our understanding of biological systems and processes. The award may recognize a specific contribution or series of contributions that demonstrate the nominee's significant leadership in the development of research concepts or their clinical application. Particular emphasis will be placed on research which champions novel approaches and challenges accepted thinking in the biomedical sciences.
Learn more about the Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences
Deadline: August 31, 2025

Steacie Prize in the Natural Science

This prize is presented once a year to a scientist or engineer of 40 years of age or less for outstanding scientific research carried out in Canada.
Learn more about the Steacie Prize in the Natural Science
Deadline: August 31, 2026

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Awards

The Royal College awards program honours the exceptional personal achievements of specialist physicians and surgeons, and other medical professionals across Canada and internationally. The national awards with September 2024 nominate deadlines include: 

• Honorary Awards
• Resident and Early Career Awards
• Clinical of Teaching Ecellence Awards
• Travelling Fellowships 

Learn more about the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Awards
Deadline: September 6, 2026

Sloan Research Fellowships

These fellowships recognize and reward outstanding early career faculty who have the potential to revolutionize their fields of study. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in chemistry, computer science, earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, or a related field; must be tenure-track, though untenured by the deadline and carry a regular teaching obligation. Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking. 
Learn more about the Sloan Research Fellowships
Deadline: September 15, 2026

Sony Research Award Program

The Sony Research Award Program provides funding for cutting-edge academic research and helps build a collaborative relationship between faculty and Sony researchers. With awards up to $150,000 USD* per year for each accepted proposal, both the Faculty Innovation Award and Focused Research Award create new opportunities for university faculties and research institutions to engage in pioneering research that could drive new technologies, industries and the future. There are 2 main awards with various sub-categories:

• Faculty Innovation Award, There are many categories: information technology, devices and materials, and biomedical and life science.
• Focused Research Award. Provides an opportunity for university faculty, research institutes, and Sony to conduct new and promising research in various fields.

Learn more about the Sony Research Award Program
Deadline: September 15, 2026

Patricia Price Browne Prize in Biomedical Ethics

This prize recognizes the importance of ethics in confronting the critical biomedical issues of the day. The ideal candidate would have made an outstanding contribution through active service in medical ethics by serving on appropriate committees or commissions, or by improving the profession’s effectiveness in upholding its ethical standards through advocacy of policies, provision or organization of services. They would be recognized as a role model for addressing ethical issues, be involved in research and medical care and would also be innovative, creative and committed to fundamentally addressing ethical issues in health care. The award carries a $10,000 monetary prize.
Learn more about the Patricia Price Browne Prize in Biomedical Ethics
Deadline: September 15, 2026

Global Young Academy – Call for New Members

The award recognizes independent early-career scholars in any research-based discipline who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering impact. Applicants should be in the early to middle years of their independent careers; i.e., between 3-10 years from PhD and aged 30-40; applicants falling outside these ranges are still invited to send their applications with a justification for why they should be considered.
Learn more about the Global Young Academy – Call for New Members
Deadline: September 15, 2026

The Guggenheim Fellowship

This fellowship is aimed at mid-career researchers who have accumulated publications, exhibitions, and achievements. Self-nominations from individuals working in fields such as writing, research, science, arts, filmmaking, photography, and music composition are accepted. Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking. 
Learn more about the Guggenheim Fellowship
Deadline: September 16, 2026

Takeda Innovators in Science Awards with Nature

This award honours groundbreaking research by early-career scientists in gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases, neuroscience and oncology. This global award recognizes researchers who are advancing the frontiers of scientific discovery, fostering innovation that has the potential to transofrm lives. 

Prizes: US $75,000 and US $175,000 

Learn more about the Takeda Innovators in Science Awards with Nature

Deadline: September 16, 2025 

American Diabetes Association Awards

These awards honour individuals in the diabetes scientific and medical community who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and who have made significant research contributions and outstanding career achievements in the areas of behavioral medicine and psychology, podiatry, pregnancy and reproductive health, and macrovascular complications of diabetes. There are numerous award categories, including several National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards and ADA Professional Membership Awards.
Learn more about the American Diabetes Association Awards
Deadline: September 18, 2026

SANSAR Young Investigator Award

This award from the South Asian Network Supporting Awareness and Research (SANSAR) and the Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. honors an outstanding early-career researcher, in any area of medical research, whose work significantly contributes to the health and well-being of South Asian communities. 
Learn more about the SANSAR Young Investigator Award
Deadline: September 21, 2026

Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science

The biennial Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science recognizes original biopharmaceutical or biomedical research that has led to significant advances towards preventing, diagnosing and/or treating major human diseases to improve human health.
Learn more about the Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science
Deadline: End of September, every other year

The John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award

This award recognizes the world’s leading researchers who have used rational, scientifically based research to improve the wellbeing of those facing health inequalities worldwide. Gairdner invites nominations from any field of research impacting global health and health inequity. The award is intended for research-focused candidates, not those primarily involved in administrative or advocacy roles.
Learn more about the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award 
Deadline: October 1, 2026

The Canada Gairdner International Awards

This award recognizes outstanding researchers whose unique scientific contributions have increased the understanding of human biology and disease and contributed to the relief of human suffering. Nominations in the field of translational research are welcome. The award is intended for seminal bodies of work, not cumulative lifetime achievement.
Learn more about the Canada Gairdner International Awards
Deadline: October 1, 2026

Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research

This prize is awarded each year to an outstanding rising star researcher in the field of mental health, to recognize, encourage and support them as they pursue their research interests and goals. The annual national prize provides $100,000 in funding to Canadian early-career researchers with a demonstrated track record in research; excellence in scientific rigor, innovative thinking, imagination and originality; and a clear ability to work in partnership with other disciplines and/or research teams external to the institution with which they are affiliated.
Learn more about the Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research
Deadline: October 1, 2026

The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada Awards

These awards recognize and celebrate distinguished individuals for their leadership, excellence and achievements in academic medicine. There are nearly 20 award categories. 

Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking. 
The Faculty has a required internal process for these. E-mail [email protected] to learn more. 
Learn more about the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada Awards
Deadline: October 5, 2026

National Academy of Sciences Awards

These awards recognize outstanding contributions to science in a wide range of fields (e.g., physics, psychology, medicine, computer science, etc.) and encourage innovative research. Among the awards are:  

• The Pradel Research Award is presented annually to recognize mid-career neuroscientists whose work is making major contributions to our understanding of the nervous system. It is presented with a $50,000 research award to the institution of the recipient's choice.
• The Selman A. Waksman Award in Microbiology. This is a prize of $20,000 that is presented to recognize a major advance in the field of microbiology.
• Troland Research Award. Two Troland Research Awards of $75,000 are given annually to recognize unusual achievement by early-career researchers (preferably 45 years of age or younger) and to further empirical research within the broad spectrum of experimental psychology.

Learn more about the National Academy of Sciences Awards
Deadline for all of these NAS awards: October 5, 2026

Molson Prize

This prize is awarded to two individuals, one in the arts and the other in the social sciences and humanities, who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding achievements. The prize amount is $50,000. Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking. 
Learn more about the Molson Prize
Deadline: October 7, 2026

Warren Alpert Foundation Prize

The Foundation, in association with Harvard Medical School, recognizes and honors one or more scientists, physicians and researchers whose scientific achievements have led to the prevention, cure, or treatment of human disorders or for seminal research that holds great promise to change our ability to treat disease. Nominations are accepted from physicians and scientists from around the world. U.S. and non U.S. citizens are eligible to be nominated. The prize value is $500,000, a citation, and a plaque.
Learn more about the Warren Alpert Foundation Prize
Deadline: October 8, 2026

American Educational Research Association Awards

Acknowledges outstanding contributions in various areas of education research.
Learn more about the American Educational Research Association Awards
Deadline: October 14, 2026

Dr. A.H. Heineken Prize for Medicine

The Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for Medicine recognises pioneering work in medicine and is awarded to a researcher whose achievements have led or are expected to lead to an important application in medical practice. The prize consists of 200,000 US Dollars and a trophy; it is funded by the Alfred Heineken Fondsen Foundation. The prize was established in 1989 and is awarded every two years.
Learn more about the Dr. A.H. Heineken Prize for Medicine
Deadline: October 15, 2026

Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) Awards

CAME has two external awards competitions with nominations submitted directly to CAME:

• Ian Hart Award: recognizes senior faculty who have made an exceptional contribution to medical education throughout their academic career. Nominees must be CAME members and the initial nomination must be made by a CAME member. The recipient is awarded a commemorative plaque and a prize of $1,000.
• Meredith Marks New Educator Award: recognizes individuals in the first full time phase of their educational professional career who have made a significant contribution to medical education. Nominees must be CAME members and a CAME member must make the initial nomination. The recipient is awarded a commemorative plaque and a prize of $1,000.
• CAME Service Award: This award honors individuals who have shown a strong dedication to advancing medical education. It is presented to those who have made significant contributions through service and leadership in medical education across Canada.
• CAME Mid-Career Achievement Award: This award honors a mid-career CAME member who consistently contributes to advancing best practices in medical education. It recognizes sustained impact across the training continuum and has two categories: one for PhDs (or equivalent) and one for MDs.

Learn more about the Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) awards
Deadline for the two awards: October 26, 2025

Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy Awards (CSHP)

These awards are presented to CSHP members in recognition of achievements in the field of pharmacy practice in in hospitals and other collaborative healthcare settings.
Learn more about the Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy Awards (CSHP)
Deadline: October 31, every year

Robert Koch Prizes

• Robert Koch Award. This is one of the most prestigious scientific awards in the Federal Republic of Germany. The prize is awarded annually to researchers for outstanding and internationally recognized scientific achievements. The prize includes 120,000 euros.
• Robert Koch Gold Medal: The Foundation annually awards the Robert Koch Gold Medal in recognition of the outstanding life’s work of a scientist.
• Post-doctoral Awards: These include three prizes for outstanding post-doctoral work to the next generation of scientists in these areas. The awards are endowed with 5,000 euros. International nominations are accepted.

Learn more about the Robert Koch Prizes
Deadline: October 31, 2025

Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation Awards

Awards given by the CSCI annually to recognize outstanding contributions to biomedical research spanning the career spectrum from early career to established investigator. Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking. 
Learn more about the Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation Awards
Deadline: November 14, 2025

Canadian Sleep Society Awards

The Canadian Sleep Society Awards celebrate exceptional contributions to sleep research in Canada, with opportunities available for individuals at varying career stages.

Learn more about the Canadian Sleep Society Awards
Deadline: November 15, 2024

NSERC Prizes – Science Promotion

The NSERC Awards for Science Promotion recognize individuals and groups who are inspirational in the way they promote science to the general public. These activities could include organizing science camps, fairs, clubs or mentorship programs with youth organizations; enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in existing programming; creating new learning materials; arranging demonstrations, visits and lectures; etc. Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking. 
Learn more about the NSERC Prizes – Science Promotion
Deadline: November 15, 2026

The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education’s 3M National Teaching Fellowship

The 3M National Teaching Fellowship is Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership and teaching at the post-secondary level.
Learn more about the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education’s 3M National Teaching Fellowship 
Deadline: November 15, 2024

Canadian Healthcare Network's Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards

These awards recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. 

Learn more about the Canadian Healthcare Network's Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards

Deadline: November 28, 2025

NSERC Prizes

NSERC celebrates exceptional examples of research excellence with a wide range of prizes. Individual awards focus on accomplishments that range from innovative discoveries by young researchers to lifetime achievement and influence. Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking. 

• Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering (≤ $1M). 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.
• Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering. 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.
• John C.-Polanyi Award. Given to an individual or team whose research, conducted in Canada, has led to a recent outstanding advance in any NSERC-supported field of the natural sciences or engineering;  For all career stages.
• Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research *new since 2021*. Awarded to an individual or team whose outstanding research, conducted in Canada in the natural sciences and engineering, has led to exceptional benefits for Canadian society, environment and/or economy; Exceptional benefits can be demonstrated in one or more interacting spheres of Canadian life (see website for examples). 

Learn more about the NSERC Prizes
Nomination deadline for these NSERC awards: November 28, 2025

Governor General's Innovation Awards

These awards celebrate excellence in innovation across all sectors of Canadian society by recognizing truly exceptional and transformative recent innovations that have had a positive impact on the quality of life in Canada. They are intended as recognition for a specific contribution rather than lifetime achievement. The University can propose nominees to designated nominating partners. Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking.
Learn more about the Governor General's Innovation Awards
Deadline: November 26, 2025

Canadian Medical Association Awards

The CMA Awards recognize the dedication, successes and talents of individuals who are making significant contributions to health, health care and the medical profession. There are several awards: 

• F.N.G. Starr Award for lifetime achievement
• Dr. Léo-Paul Landry Medal of Service
• CMA Award for Political Advocacy
• May Cohen Award for Women Mentors
• CMA Award for Young Leaders (Early Career, Resident, and Student categories)
• Dr. Brian Brodie Organizational Leadership Development Award (Resident and Student)

Learn more about the Canadian Medical Association Awards
Deadline: November 30, every year

Canadian College of Health Leaders Awards

These awards honour leaders in healthcare, including senior executives, emerging leaders, administrative and operational teams, nurses, students and more.

Learn more about the Canadian College of Health Leaders Awards

Deadline (for individual awards): November 30, 2025 (Section A) and February 1, 2026 (Section B, for shortlist nominees)

The Shaw Prize in Life Science & Medicine

The Shaw Prizes are international awards to honour individuals, regardless of race, nationality, gender and religious belief, who are currently active in their respective fields and who have recently achieved distinguished and significant advances, who have made outstanding contributions in academic and scientific research or applications, or who in other domains have achieved excellence. The award is dedicated to furthering societal progress, enhancing quality of life, and enriching humanity's spiritual civilization.
 
Preference is to be given to individuals whose significant works were recently achieved and who are currently active in their respective fields. Each prize carries a monetary award of $1, 200, 000 USD.

Nomination for Shaw Prize shall only be submitted by invited nominators.
Learn more about the Shaw Prize in Life Science & Medicine
Deadline: November 30, every year

Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) Awards

The University of Ottawa offers two local awards with internal adjudicating committees. These are then recognized at a national level by CAME.

• CAME Rising Star Certificate of Excellence: Recognizes learners who have demonstrated a commitment and/or passion for medical education. This could be education research, curriculum or workshop development, leadership, advocacy, etc., that has had a positive impact for the health professions education community at their school or beyond. The award includes a certificate and the opportunity to write an article for the CAME newsletter. There are up to three awards at each Canadian medical school: 1 for medical students; 1 for residents/fellows; 1 for graduate students. The initial nomination must be made by a CAME member.
• CAME Certificate of Merit Awards: Recognizes and rewards faculty committed to medical education (undergraduate, postgraduate, CME/CPD and Faculty Development), and promotes CAME at Canadian medical schools. Recipients and nominators need not be members of CAME. Recipients will have made a contribution to medical education deemed to be valuable within their medical school (teaching, assessment, evaluation, educational leadership, course coordination, education, research).

Learn more about the Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) Awards
Deadline for these two awards: December 1, 2025

Synergy Awards for Innovation (NSERC)

This award honours partnerships of strong, complementary and collaborative teams who have generated new knowledge and accelerated the application of research results to create benefits for Canada and Canadians. The nominated partnership must be for research in the natural sciences or engineering. It must have also been supported, in whole or in part, by at least one NSERC Research Partnerships grant.
Learn more about the Synergy Awards for Innovation (NSERC)
Deadline: December 5, 2025

Canadian Cancer Society Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research

These awards recognize individuals who have made, and who are making, valuable contributions to the cancer research ecosystem in Canada. Recipients are leaders in their fields who exemplify excellence in science and outstanding service to the scientific community. 

Learn more about theCanadian Cancer Society Awards for Excellence

Deadline: December 10, 2025 

uOttawa Early Career Researcher of the Year Award

The Early Career Researcher of the Year Award is presented annually to faculty members who have made exceptional contributions to research at the University of Ottawa. The distinction is awarded in two categories:

• Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Arts and Literature
• Pure and Applied Science

The awards consist of a bursary of $10,000 to go towards the remuneration of a graduate student supervised by the recipient; and a partial relief from teaching and administrative responsibilities as determined by the Dean of the Faculty.
Learn more about the uOttawa Early Career Researcher of the Year Award
Deadline: December 10, 2026

Royal Society of Canada Awards

• Flavelle Medal - Biology. For investigators with meritorious achievements in biological science.
• McLaughlin Medal - Excellence in medial sciences. For investigators with important research of sustained excellence in medical science.
• The Jason A. Hannah Medal. For an important publication in the history of medicine.

Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking.

Learn more about the Royal Society of Canada Awards
Deadline: December, 2026

Royal Society of Canada Fellowship

Recognizes distinguished individuals from all branches of learning who have made remarkable contributions in the arts, the humanities and the sciences, as well as in Canadian public life. Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking. 
Learn more about the Royal Society of Canada Fellowship
Deadline: December 15, 2025

CIHR-ICRH/CAEP Mid-Career Lecturer Award in Emergency Medicine

This award recognizes an individual's outstanding contribution to the advancement of emergency medicine in Canada and internationally at the mid-point of their career. The award will be presented to the selected candidate at the 2023 CAEP Annual Scientific Meeting, where the recipient will deliver a lecture as part of the scientific program. The individual may have conducted work in any one of a number of emergency medicine disciplines and within any of the four CIHR research theme areas: biomedical; clinical; health systems and services; and social, cultural, environmental and population health. 

The award consists of a $5,000 honorarium in addition to coverage of all expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations, registration fee, etc.) for the recipient to attend the 2023 CAEP Annual Scientific Meeting and to deliver a lecture on a research topic relevant to a broad research audience.
Learn more about the CIHR-ICRH/CAEP Mid-Career Lecturer Award in Emergency Medicine
Deadline: No competition in 2025

CIHR-CCS Distinguished Lecturer Award in Cardiovascular Sciences

Awarded to an outstanding scientist who has conducted the majority of his/her research in Canada and who has contributed to the advancement of cardiovascular sciences. 
Learn more about the CIHR-CCS Distinguished Lecturer Award in Cardiovascular Sciences
Deadline: No competition in 2025

Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship NSERC

Recognizes early-stage academic researchers (10 yrs since first independent academic position) in the natural sciences and engineering and support them to enhance their research capacity, so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others. NSERC awards up to six McDonald Fellowships each year.
Learn more about the Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship NSERC
Deadline: December 14, 2026

Gruber Foundation Prizes

The International Prize Program honors individuals in the fields of Cosmology, Genetics, and Neuroscience, whose groundbreaking work provides new models that inspire and enable fundamental shifts in knowledge and culture. Each prize carries a gold medal and unrestricted cash prize of $500,000. The categories include: 

• Neuroscience. Individuals from anywhere in the world who have conducted highly distinguished research in the field of the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nervous system may be nominated.
• Genetics. Individuals who have made original discoveries in the fields of genetic function, regulation, transmission, or variation or in genomic organization may be nominated.

Learn more about the Gruber Foundation Prizes
Deadline: December 15, 2025

Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario (PAO) Awards

These awards recognize Ontario pediatricians who have made outstanding contributions to the health and well-being of children and youth through clinical care, advocacy, leadership, education, research, and innovation. 

Learn more about the Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario

Deadline: December 31, 2026 (this deadline is for the AAP Special Achievement Award, other deadlines vary)

NOGLSTP Out to Innovate Awards

These awards were established as a means of identifying, honoring, and documenting the contributions of outstanding LGBTQ+ science, engineering and technology professionals, as well as corporations, academic institutions, and businesses that support LGBTQ+ professionals in the fields of science and technology. Categories include:

• Walt Westman Award. This award is the highest national award given to a NOGLSTP Member who has shown dedication and commitment to the advancement of NOGLSTP’s mission.
• LGBTQ+ Scientist of the Year Award
• LGBTQ+ Educator of the Year Award
• National Institution/Organization Award

Learn more about the NOGLSTP Out to Innovate Awards
Deadline: December 31, 2025

American Physiological Society

The APS website lists their awards by section and by month of submission deadline. Among the many awards are some for teaching, researcher, distinguished lectures, service, career enhancement and travel.
Learn more about the American Physiological Society

American Psychiatric Association Awards

These awards honour individuals for career recognition, lifetime service, outstanding research, and other categories that improve the lives of people with mental illness. There are various awards, including awards for women (Alexandra Symonds Award) and for improving the mental health of sexual minorities (John Fryer Award).
Learn more about the American Psychiatric Association Awards

American Nuclear Society Awards

These awards recognize achievements in the nuclear sciences and technologies. There are several awards.
Learn more about the American Nuclear Society Awards

Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Awards

A diverse set of awards aimed at recognizing outstanding contributions to the AI field. These include awards for papers, research, contributions, and lectures in AI.
Learn more about the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Awards
Deadline: Various deadlines throughout the year

CIHR Barer Flood Prize in Health Services and Policy Research

The Barer-Flood Prize is intended to recognize and support the research excellence of Canadian Senior-Career Investigators, and will be given to the highest ranking senior-career investigator in CIHR’s Project Grant competition whose application is relevant to IHSPR's mandate. This prize is a supplemental grant to support research and/or knowledge mobilization. The total amount available for this prize is $25,000, enough to fund one prize for one year.
Learn more about the CIHR Barer Flood Prize in Health Services and Policy Research
Deadline: none posted

Humboldt Research Award

This award is for researchers in any academic discipline whose fundamental discoveries, new theories or findings have had a lasting effect on their discipline beyond their immediate research area and who are expected to continue producing outstanding research in the future. The award carries a 60,000 euro prize, with a possible stay of up to 12 months in Germany for research. Counts towards Maclean's University Ranking. 
Learn more about the Humboldt Research Award
Deadline: Open

Order of Canada

The Order of Canada is how our country honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. More than 7 600 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. The contributions of these trailblazers are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. Their grit and passion inspire us, teach us and show us the way forward. They exemplify the Order’s motto: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire a better country”).
Learn more about the Order of Canada
Deadline: Open (nomination details) 

Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award

This award intended to inspire and support new generations of women in the field of genetics. The awards honor women in the first one to three years of an independent faculty-level position whose work displays originality and scientific creativity, leading to new discoveries.
Learn more about the Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award
The next application cycle will open in 2026.

The Kavli Prize

The Kavli Prize honors scientists for breakthroughs in astrophysics, nanoscience, and neuroscience – transforming our understanding of the big, the small and the complex.
Learn more about the Kavli Prize
Deadline: Open call

Massry Prize

The Meira and Shaul G. Massry Foundation established the Massry Prize in 1996 to recognize outstanding contributions to the biomedical sciences and the advancement of health. The Massry Prize includes a substantial honorarium and twelve of its recipients have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize.
Learn more about the Massry Prize
No deadline posted.

Prix Bernard Grandmaître (Association des communautés francophones d'Ottawa)

ACFO Ottawa's Bernard Grandmaître Awards Gala recognizes the outstanding efforts of Francophone leaders in our community. In addition to the Bernard Grandmaître Award, several Lauriers are awarded to individuals and organizations, celebrating the work of our pioneers, who have been working for a long time in the Francophonie, but also the contribution of young leaders, newcomers and Francophiles, for example.
Learn more about the Prix Bernard Grandmaître (website in French only)
Deadline: none indicated online

Canadian Society for Immunology Awards

A number of awards are offered annually by the Canadian Society for Immunology covering Early Career Investigators, to Career Awards and service to the CSI.
Learn more about the Canadian Society for Immunology Awards
Deadline: none indicated online