From: the Office of the Vice-President Research & International
Date: September 1, 2011
From: The Office of the Vice-President Research & International
To: Associate Deans Research, President’s Advisory Committee – Major Awards, Liu Institute, Peter Wall Institute, Vice Presidents Research – Hospital Affiliates, Award & Grant Facilitators website
Kindly share the following information with Department Heads and Faculty Members:
Please consider the following list of awards and deadlines.
INTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES:
DEADLINE: GUIDELINES & FORMS:
September 15 Killam Faculty Research Award Fellowship
September 15 President’s Award for Public Education through Media
October 1 Killam Faculty Research Prize
October 1 Martha Piper Research Fund
October 15 Jacob Biely Faculty Research Prize
October 15 Charles A. McDowell Award for Excellence in Research
October 15 Sam Black Award for Visual and Performing Arts
Tracking UBC's participation in major external award competitions is an institutional priority. If you are planning to submit a nomination for one of the external opportunities listed below, please advise the Faculty Awards Coordinator so nomination activity can be effectively and confidentially tracked. The Office of the V.P. Research & International also provides guidance and direction with letters of support, if they are required.
MAJOR EXTERNAL RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES:
DEADLINE / AWARD / RESEARCH AREA(S)September 15, 2011 / Guggenheim Fellowships / Humanities, Social Sciences
September 15, 2011 / Holberg International Memorial Prize / Humanities, Social Sciences
September 15, 2011 / Sloan Research Fellowships / Multiple
September 15, 2011 / Stockholm Water Prize / Multiple
September 19, 2011 / Zayed Future Energy Prize / Physical & Engineering Sciences
September 30, 2011 / Kistler Prize / Health & Life Sciences, Physical & Engineering Sciences
September 30, 2011 / Fukoka Prize / Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
October 1, 2011 / Canada Gairdner Awards / Health & Life Sciences
October 14, 2011
(UBC Internal selection process) / Trudeau Fellowships / Humanities, Social Sciences
November 1, 2011 / Harvey Prize / Science & Technology
November 30, 2011 / Dan David Prize / Multiple
December 1, 2011 / Kavli Prize / Health & Life Sciences (neuroscience)
Physical & Engineering Sciences (astrophysics, nanoscience)
December 1, 2011 / Manning Innovation Awards / Multiple
December 1, 2011 / Molson Prize / Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities
December 1, 2011
(Internal requirement) / Royal Society of Canada Fellowships / Multiple
December 1, 2011 / Royal Society of Canada Awards/Medals / Multiple
December 1, 2011 / Volvo Environmental Prize / Environmental Sciences
OTHER NOTABLE AWARDS:
DEADLINE / AWARD / WEBSITE:September 14, 2011 / Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement / http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/tylerprize/nominate.html
September 14, 2011 / Lewis Perinbam Award in International Development / http://wusc.ca/en/alumni/perinbam_award
September 30, 2011 / Inbev-Baillet Latour Health Prize / http://www.inbevbailletlatour.com/index.cfm?ee=3|336
October 31, 2011 / Fyssen Foundation International Prize / http://www.fondation-fyssen.org/prixUS.html
November 15, 2011 / Canada -U.S. Fulbright Program / http://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars.html
December 15, 2011 / Max Planck Research Award / http://www.mpg.de/english/portal/index.html
December 31, 2011 / Bressler Prize in Vision Science / http://www.jgb.org/bressler.asp
SUMMARIES – MAJOR RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES:
GUGGENHEIM FELLOWSHIPS
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: September 15, 2011
Website: http://www.gf.org/about-the-foundation/the-fellowship/
Description: Guggenheim Fellowships are awarded to selected individuals for a (minimum of six months) and a (maximum of twelve months.) The average amount of Fellowship grants in the 2008 United States and Canada competition was approximately $43,200. Often characterized as "midcareer" awards, Guggenheim Fellowships are intended for men and women who have already demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts. Candidates may apply to the Guggenheim Foundation in order to be considered.
Research Area(s): Humanities, Social Sciences
HOLBERG INTERNATIONAL MEMORIAL PRIZE
Ludvig Holberg Memorial Fund
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: September 15, 2011
Website: http://holbergprisen.no/en/holberg-international-memorial-prize.html
Description: The Holberg International Memorial Prize is awarded annually by the Ludvig Holberg Memorial Fund for outstanding scholarly work in the fields of the arts and humanities, social sciences, law and theology. The prize is awarded to a scholar who has made an outstanding contribution, either within one of these academic fields alone or through interdisciplinary work. Scholars holding positions at universities and other research institutions, including academies, are entitled to nominate candidates for this prize.
Research Area(s): Humanities, Social Sciences
USD$765,000
SLOAN RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: September 15, 2011
Website: http://www.sloan.org/fellowships
Description: The Sloan Research Fellowships seek to stimulate fundamental research by early-career scientists and scholars of outstanding promise. These (two-year fellowships) are awarded annually to 118 researchers in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions to their field.
Candidates must be nominated by department heads or other senior researchers. Direct applications are not accepted. More than one candidate from a department may be nominated, but no more than three.
Research Area(s): Health & Life Sciences, Physical & Engineering Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences.
USD $50,000.
STOCKHOLM WATER PRIZE
Stockholm International Water Institute
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: September 15, 2011
Website: http://www.siwi.org/stockholmwaterprize/nominate
Description: The Stockholm Water Prize is the world’s most prestigious prize for outstanding achievement in water-related activities. Any activity which contributes broadly to the availability, conservation and protection of the world’s water resources, and to improved water conditions which contribute to the health of the planet’s inhabitants and ecosystems, is eligible to be nominated. The activities can be within the fields of education and awareness raising, human and international relations, research, water management or water-related local activities. The work of nominees should have great potential or proven impact.
Research Area(s): Health & Life Sciences, Physical & Engineering Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences
USD $150,000
ZAYED FUTURE ENERGY PRIZE
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: September 19, 2011
Website: http://www.zayedfutureenergyprize.com/index.php/en/about-the-prize/evaluation-process/judging-process/selection-criteria
Description: This annual award celebrates achievements that reflect impact innovation, long-term vision and leadership in renewable energy and sustainability. The prize honours individuals, organizations and NGOs.
Research Area(s): Physical & Engineering Sciences
KISTLER PRIZE
Foundation for the Future
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: September 30, 2011
Website: http://www.futurefoundation.org/awards/kpr_process.htm
Description: This prize is awarded annually to a scientist or research institution that has, with courage and wisdom, pursued the truth and made original, substantive, and innovative contributions in the study of the connections between human genome and human society. Candidates are nominated by academic peers, individuals or by the Kistler Advisory Panel.
Research Area(s): Health & Life Sciences, Physical & Engineering Sciences
USD $100,000
FUKOKA PRIZE
The Fukoka Asian Culture Prizes
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: September 30, 2011
Website: http://www.asianmonth.com/prize/english/about/index.html
Description: The Fukuoka Prize was established to honor outstanding achievements by individuals or groups/organizations in preserving and creating the unique and diverse cultures of Asia. Recipients are honoured for their outstanding contributions to academia, arts, and culture.
THE FUKOKA ACADEMIC PRIZE honours outstanding achievements in the field of Asian studies such as social and human sciences, contributing to the world’s understanding of Asia, and whose great contributions are expected in the future. The prize value is 3 million yen.
THE FUKOKA ARTS & CULTURE PRIZE honours recipients for their outstanding contributions in the cultivation and/or advancement of the unique and diverse arts and culture of Asia, covering a wide range of fields including fine arts, literature, music, drama, dance, film, architecture, traditional and ethnic culture. Prize value: 3 million yen.
THE FUKOKA GRAND PRIZE is presented to an individual or an organization in either the field of academics or arts and culture. The laureate must have made outstanding contributions to the preservation and creation of Asian unique and diverse cultures. Prize value: 5 million yen.
Research Area(s): Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
CANADA GAIRDNER AWARDS
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: October 1, 2011
Website: http://www.gairdner.org/tonominate
THE CANADA GAIRDNER GLOBAL HEALTH AWARD. The Canada Gairdner Global Health Award is directed at health issues pertaining to developing countries. It recognizes those who have made major scientific advances in any one of four areas; namely basic science, clinical science or population or environmental health. These advances must have, or have potential to make a significant impact on health outcomes in the developing world. Nominations for leadership and administration however outstanding, do not fall within the parameters of this award. CAD $100,000.
CANADA GAIRDNER INTERNATIONAL AWARD. The Foundation's aim is to honour and reward outstanding biomedical scientists who have made original contributions to medicine with the ultimate goal of contributing through research to the conquest of disease and relief of human suffering. The Foundation invites the scientific community to nominate qualified scientists from every branch of biomedicine. CAD $100,000.
CANADA GAIRDNER WIGHTMAN AWARD. A special annual award will be given to a Canadian who, in the opinion of the Foundation, has demonstrated outstanding leadership in medicine and medical science consistent with the purpose of the Foundation. CAD $100,000.
Research Area(s): Health & Life Sciences
TRUDEAU FELLOWSHIPS
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
Research Area(s): Arts & Humanities
UBC Internal Deadline for Potential Candidates: October 14, 2011
Website: http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/program/fellowships
Description: Every year the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation selects up-to five Fellows who have set themselves apart through their research achievements, creativity and social commitment. The Foundation does not accept direct applications for these prizes. The Office of the V.P. Research & International will have an opportunity to forward candidates on UBC’s behalf. The Trudeau Fellowships are of a total value of $225,000 and Fellows are appointed for a mandate of three years.
UBC Internal Selection Process:
Documents required by October 14:
· Two page summary of candidates strengths based on the Trudeau Fellowship criteria: leadership,
· productivity, reputation, communication and involvement.
· An updated CV
If a candidate is approved by Dr. John Hepburn, Vice President Research & International, and by President Toope, we will then ask you to submit a full Trudeau Fellowship nomination package to us by: November 2, 2011. All potential candidate information should be submitted directly to
THE HARVEY PRIZE
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: November 1, 2011
Website: http://www.admin.technion.ac.il/harvey/
Description: The Harvey Prize is awarded annually in a variety of disciplines within the categories of Science & Technology and Human Health. The prize has also been awarded for Contribution to Peace in the Middle East. The 2011 award cycle will offer two prizes in Science and Technology. Harvey Prize winners are selected by a council of world-renowned scientists and experts in each field through a rigorous selection process. The award is sponsored by Technion’s Institute of Technology, Israel's premier technological university for both teaching and research.
Research Area(s) Science & Technology
USD$75,000
DAN DAVID PRIZE
Dan David Foundation (Tel Aviv University)
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: November 30, 2011
Website: http://www.dandavidprize.org/
Description: Three prizes of one million US dollars each are granted annually in the fields chosen for the three time dimensions, Past, Present , and Future. The prizes are granted to individuals or institutions with proven, exceptional, distinct excellence in the sciences, arts, and humanities that have made an outstanding contribution to humanity. This year the time dimensions are: Past - History/Biography, Present - “Plastic Arts” and Future - “Genome Research.”
Research Area(s): Multiple
US$ 1 million
KAVLI PRIZE
The Kavli Foundation
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: December 1, 2011
Website: http://www.kavliprize.no/artikkel/vis.html?tid=27134
Description: The Kavli Prize recognizes scientists for their seminal advances in three research areas: astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. Prizes are awarded in each of these scientific fields. The prize was established to recognize outstanding scientific research and to honour highly creative scientists. The aim of the award is to promote public understanding of scientists and their work and foster international cooperation among scientists.
Research Area(s)
USD$1,000,000
MANNING INNOVATION AWARDS
Ernest C. Manning Innovation Awards Foundation
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: December 1, 2011
Website: http://www.manningawards.ca/index.shtml
Description: By means of a nomination, Canadian resident citizens, who have demonstrated recent innovative talent in developing and successfully marketing a new concept, process or procedure, may be eligible for one of these awards: Principal Award ($100,000), Award of Distinction ($25,000), Innovation Awards (2 at $10,000). The last award is available to citizens without the benefit of research facilities or advanced education.
Research Area(s): Multiple
Award: CDN $25,000 - $100,000
MOLSON PRIZE
Canada Council for the Arts (& SSHRC)
Internal tracking: Please inform Brenda Carrier if you are planning to nominate a candidate or submit an application.
Deadline: December 1, 2011
Website: http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/molson/sg127237757005156250.htm
Description: Two prizes are awarded annually to distinguished individuals. One prize is awarded in the arts, one in the social sciences and humanities. The prizes are $50,000 each, and intended to encourage continuing contribution to the cultural and intellectual heritage of Canada.
Research Area(s): Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities