Competition

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

Do you know an individual or team who has made a distinguished contribution to northern science? Nominations are now open for the Northern Science Award. This $10,000 award recognizes individuals or teams for their outstanding contributions to northern science.The award recognizes the importance and value of Indigenous knowledge systems, as well as meaningful collaboration and engagement with northern communities.

The Northern Science Award is presented annually to an individual or a team who have made a significant contribution to advancing knowledge and understanding of the Canadian North. In the spirit of the last International Polar Year (2007-2008), the award recognizes transformations in the way knowledge is produced and shared, and the impact research has on the North, its communities and people.

Laureates of the award receive an award and a $10,000.00 prize.

This award aims to recognize either individuals or teams who have made distinguished contributions to northern science. This recognition is inclusive of the importance and value of Indigenous knowledge systems and the value of collaboration engagement with communities in the North.

Nominations will be assessed based on the significance of the nominee’s contributions, including the recognition and impact of their work, their contributions to advancing northern priorities, opportunities created for Northerners through training and participation, and their role in transforming how northern knowledge is produced and shared.

Northern science

For the purposes of this award, "Science" refers to initiatives that advance our understanding of the natural world and society in all fields of inquiry, using diverse approaches to knowledge production and sharing, including those based upon Indigenous ways and systems of knowing. Please refer to Conducting Research in Canada’s North - Canada.ca for more information.

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer, Awards and Honours, for information on this program.

In addition, if you plan to apply to this competition, 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.