Call for nominations
Prestigious prizes and awards for research are an important element in a faculty member’s career, as they provide recognition, at various levels, of the excellence and significance of scholarly contributions. These awards also provide a measure of an individual’s contributions to their discipline or field and impact of their research, which is frequently utilized to secure research funding and further recognition within the specific discipline, in the broader research community, and with the general public.
Recognition of individual faculty members also reflects upon the University of Calgary, broadening and strengthening its reputation for research excellence, contributing to concrete benefits such as the attraction and retention of high-caliber students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty members, and increased public awareness of the University’s activities. Recognition of the excellence of individual faculty members is essential for accomplishing our Academic Plan and Research Plan.
Nominate a Colleague
All members of the University of Calgary are strongly encouraged to nominate their colleagues. The Research Services Office provides a number of related services (below). You may also contact a faculty representative, either your Associate Dean (Research) or a designated Prizes and Awards contact:
- Faculty of Arts:
- Dr. Amie Kiddle, Associate Dean (Research), and Associate Professor, History
- Dr. Kinga Olszewska, Sr. Research Advisor
- Cumming School of Medicine Awards and Recognition Committee:
- Dr. Fiona Clement (Chair), Associate Professor, Community Health Sciences
- Tanna Giroux, Specialist Advisor, Awards & Recognition Committee
- Haskayne School of Business:
- Dr. Sandy Hershcovis, Sr. Associate Dean (Research) and Professor
- Dr. Aber Abulhassn, Research Facilitator
- Faculty of Kinesiology:
- Dr. Reed Ferber, Associate Dean (Research) and Professor
- Catherine Leonard, Research Facilitator
- Faculty of Law:
- Dr. Michael Nesbitt, Associate Dean (Research) and Associate Professor
- Faculty of Nursing:
- Dr. Nancy Moules, Associate Dean (Research) and Professor
- Dr. Christine Lange, Sr. Research Advisor, Nursing Research Office
- Schulich School of Engineering:
- Dr. Svetlana Yanushkevich Associate Dean (Research) and Professor, Electrical and Software Engineering
- Dr. Cathy McLaughlin, Awards Writer and Coordinator
- Faculty of Science Awards Committee:
- Dr. Kristopher Innanen (co-Chair), Associate Dean (Research) and Professor, Geoscience
- Katie Ryan, Awards Specialist
- Faculty of Social Work:
- Dr. David Nicholas, Associate Dean (Research and Partnerships)
- Dr. Alyona Belikova, Specialist, Research Funding, Awards & Facilitation
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Major Awards Committee:
- Nicole Genereux, Senior Research Advisor, UCVM Research Office
- School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape:
- Dr. Joshua Taron, Associate Dean (Research + Innovation)
- Jonathan Jucker, Research Facilitator
- Werklund School of Education
- Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew, Associate Dean (Research) and Professor
- Dr. Anna Manko, Research Facilitator
In order to track the success of our faculty members and share their stories, we ask that nominators inform the Research Services Office of any nominations being put forward.
Prize and Award Opportunities:
The Office of the Vice-President (Research) and the Research Services Office regularly announce opportunities for prizes and awards to the University community. Targeted announcements are also shared with specific faculties and departments. If you wish to be added to the mailing list, please contact the Research Services Office, below.
A searchable Research Opportunities Database is available to the University community, which lists prizes and awards for all disciplines and career stages, deadlines, eligibility requirements and other important information, and links to the sponsors’ web sites. If you are aware of prizes and awards not listed on the Calendar, please contact the Research Services Office.
Research Services can also assist faculty members find prizes and awards suitable for their area of research and career stage.
Research Services:
The Research Services Office provides broad support for award nominations:
- maintain prize and award Research Opportunity Database entries
- distributes calls for nomination for major awards
- advises award committees and faculty members on potential candidates for award nominations
- reviews the requirements and terms of reference with nominators, nominees, and staff considering the nomination of a faculty member
- solicits letters of reference on behalf of the nominator
- solicits application signatures for any nomination forms
- meets with you to discuss possible nominees and how to prepare the nomination package
- coordinates review of nomination packages by members of the College of Reviewers (comprised of previous award winners and faculty members who have served on a relevant selection committee)
- edits draft nomination packages
- reviews nomination packages for completeness
- submits nominations via courier
Awards Nomination Resources
Research Services has developed an introduction to award nominations for Early Career Researchers and those new to the award nomination process:
- Early-Career Researcher Introduction to Award Nominations
- Award Nomination Writing Tips
- Advice on RSC College nomination
- Advice on RSC Fellowship nomination
Please note: A UCalgary account is required to view these resources.
Contact:
Maryam Tahir
Specialist, Research Awards and Grants
Research Services Office
Erin O'Toole
Specialist, Research Awards and Chairs
Research Services Office
Email: researchawards@ucalgary.ca