Killam Prizes
Overview
Winners of the Killam Prize expand the frontiers of our understanding of the world with boldness and determination.
What is this prize?
The Killam Prizes are awarded to active Canadian scholars who have made a substantial and significant contribution to their respective fields in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences or engineering.
Prize amount
Up to five prizes of $100,000 each (one prize per discipline)
How to qualify
Nominations must be submitted to the Council by an expert in the same field as the nominee.
A peer assessment committee will select the recipients from among all nominees.
Read the Killam Prizes Guidelines for eligibility criteria and the nomination form.
Visit the Killam Program website for more information on the Killam Prizes.
Deadline(s)
Annual
15 June
Who created this prize?
These prizes, which are among most distinguished research awards in Canada, were established by the Killam Trusts thanks to a bequest and gift of Mrs. Dorothy J. Killam in memory of her husband, Izaak Walton Killam, and his outstanding achievements.
Further Information
Luiza Pereira
Program Officer
E-mail: luiza.pereira@canadacouncil.ca
613-566-4414, ext. 4086
Toll free: 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4086
TTY: 1-866-585-5559
Next Deadline
Annual
Prize Amount
$100,000
By Nomination
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