Competition

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

The NSERC Awards for Science Promotion recognize individuals and groups who inspire others by promoting science to the general public.

Examples of science promotion activities that could be considered for the award include:

• – organizing science camps, fairs, clubs or mentorship programs with youth organizations

• – enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in existing programs

• – creating new learning materials

• – sharing best practices for science and engineering outreach

• – developing co-op programs or job shadowing opportunities related to science and engineering

• – arranging demonstrations, visits or lectures

• – writing books or articles

• – creating radio or television programs

• – engaging the public through multimedia programs

These awards are an opportunity for Canada’s science community to recognize, support and encourage outstanding science promoters.

Two recipients (one individual and one group) may be selected for an award each year. The funds are intended to support further science promotion activities in Canada.

Value and duration:

• Up to $10,000 for individual recipients

• Up to $25,000 for group recipients

Submit directly to the unit or funding agency as per their instructions. Applications do not get submitted to the Faculty of HSS for review unless a Dean's Office signature or a Memorial University institutional letter of support is required. In these instances, please email all required and completed documents to Heather C. O’Brien, at HSSResearchAdmin@mun.ca or Matthew Milner at HSSResearchGrants@mun.ca. at least 10 working days prior to the unit/funding agency’s deadline.