Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal

Sponsor

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

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Award Details

The NSERC Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering is awarded annually to an individual whose body of work, conducted in Canada in the natural sciences or engineering, has demonstrated persistent excellence and influence. It celebrates Canada's most outstanding scientists and engineers, raising public awareness about the major contributions that Canada's top researchers make to science and technology, and to improving the lives of Canadians.

In addition to the medal, the recipient is awarded a grant of up to $1 million to use for personal university-based research or to direct in some related way, such as the establishment of scholarships or research chairs in their name at Canadian universities.

For nomination support: Contact Meaghan Miller, Manager of Award Nomination Development meaghan.miller@ubc.ca

Note: As of May 1st, 2024 researchers nominated for this competition must comply with Government of Canada and Tri-Agency research security requirements. Please see UBC’s Research Security website for more details or to book a consultation with the Research Security team.

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