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NSERC Awards for Science Promotion

Published on October 3, 2025

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Sponsor’s Website

Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Awards for Science Promotion.

Internal Contact

Rachel Barken: rachel.barken@carleton.ca

Deadlines

DeadlineDate
Internal registration formSeptember 10 (annually)
Internal cuResearch Approval FormNovember 8 (annually)
Submission of nomination package to NSERCNovember 15 (annually)

Overview

For individuals and groups who make an outstanding contribution to the promotion of science in Canada through activities encouraging popular interest in science or developing science abilities.

Value

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.