John Charles Polanyi Prizes
Sponsor’s Website
Visit the Council of Ontario Universities website for more information on the John Charles Polanyi Prizes.
Internal Contact
Rachel Barken: rachel.barken@carleton.ca
Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Internal cuResearch Approval Form | May 24 (annually) |
| Submission of application to the Council of Ontario Universities | May 31 (annually) |
Overview
For outstanding researchers in the early stages of their career who are pursuing postdoctoral studies or have recently started a faculty appointment in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, or economic science.
Value
$20,000
Eligibility
For the 2025-26 competition, applicants must have received their PhD on or after September 1, 2021. Those who have not received their PhD must be confident they will complete it by May 31, 2025. Extensions are granted for eligible leaves.
Institutional Quota
Institutions can submit three applications for each of the five areas of study.
If the number of interested candidates exceeds the institutional quota, a committee will be struck to rank the candidates and determine which will proceed to the external competition.
Submitting Your Application
- Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch. Consult the user’s manual for guidance.
- The Dean of Graduate Studies submits the completed applications directly to the Council of Ontario Universities. The applications must be accompanied by a signed letter from the Dean of Graduate Studies.