Competition

* Unless explicitly noted, all times indicated for deadlines are for the appropriate NL timezone (NST or NDT)

The John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship, named for the first president of Memorial University College, recognizes faculty who embody the university’s mission by demonstrating exceptional teaching, undertaking world-class research and sharing their knowledge and expertise widely.

The award is comprised of the lifetime designation “Distinguished University Professor” and a one-time unrestricted grant ($20,000) to support future research, teaching and/or public engagement activities at Memorial University.

Note that the Terms of Reference have been revised as of this year: https://www.hss.mun.ca/funding/announcements/204

This opportunity is NOT submitted through Memorial's Researcher Portal (RP). E-mail the complete application and all required documentation to hss@mun.ca to request the Dean's Letter of support at least 1 week ahead of the deadline. 

If you plan to apply to this competition or other research funding opportunities (as either PI or CI), e-mail an HSS Grants Facilitator, Heather C. O’Brien (HSSResearchAdmin@mun.ca or 864-8603) or Matthew Milner (HSSResearchGrants@mun.ca or 864-8050), to notify the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of your intent to apply. E-mailing the intent to apply as early as possible will help to facilitate an efficient review. A Grants Facilitator can answer any questions you may have about internal or external submission procedures and may also be able to help with proposal development.