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NSERC Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering

Published on December 4, 2024

Sponsor’s Website

Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering.

Internal Contact

Rachel Barken: rachel.barken@carleton.ca

Deadlines

DeadlineDate
Internal registration formSeptember 10 (annually)
Internal cuResearch Approval FormNovember 21 (annually)
Submission of nomination package to NSERCNovember 28 (annually)

Overview

For an individual whose body of work, conducted in Canada in the natural sciences or engineering, has demonstrated persistent excellence and influence.

Value and Duration

$1 million over five years.

Submitting Your Nomination Package

  1. Complete the internal registration form. All candidates will be contacted after the forms have been reviewed.
  2. Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch. Consult the user’s manual for guidance.
  3. The Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) (OVPRII) coordinates the submission of the nomination package. Each nomination must include a letter signed by a nominator.