Award opportunities

Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists (Science/AAAS)

For young scientist with outstanding science research for which he/she was awarded a doctoral degree in the previous two years. Deadline: July 15, 2020

Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility (AAAS)

To honor scientists and engineers, or their organizations, whose exemplary actions have demonstrated scientific freedom and responsibility in challenging circumstances. Deadline: June 30, 2020

Frontiers of Knowledge Awards (BBVA Foundation)

To recognize and encourage world-class research that successfully enlarges the scope of our current knowledge – pushing forward the frontiers of the known world. Deadline: June 30

Award for Public Engagement with Science (AAAS)

Recognizes scientists and engineers who make outstanding contributions to the “popularization of science.” Deadline: June 30, 2020

President’s Fishery Conservation Award, (AFS)

Given annually, by the American Fisheries Society, to an individual or organization for a singular accomplishment or long-term contributions that advance aquatic resource conservation at a regional or local level. Deadline: April 1, 2021

William E. Ricker Resource Conservation Award (AFS)

Given annually, if warranted, by the American Fisheries Society, to an individual or organization for a singular accomplishment or long-term contributions that advance aquatic resource conservation at a national or international level. Deadline: April 1, 2021

Frontiers of Knowledge Award (BBVA)

Recognize fundamental contributions in a broad array of areas of scientific knowledge, technology, and humanities and artistic creation. Deadline: June 30

Robert Peters Award – Society of Canadian Limnologists

Best aquatic sciences paper published in the preceding year by a Canadian student or a student working in Canada. Deadline: Nomination submission deadline set for the last Friday in August.

Frank Rigler Award – Society of Canadian Limnologists

To recognize and honour major achievements in the field of limnology by Canadians or those working in Canada Deadline: Nomination submission deadline set for the last Friday in August.

Order of Canada

The Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Deadline: Submissions can be made at any time