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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Steacie Prize provides a $10,000 annual award to recognize outstanding research in the natural sciences in Canada. It supports young scientists and engineers under 40 who are nominated by colleagues, with nominations requiring a statement, CV, publication list, and independent letters of support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Outstanding scientific research in the natural sciences.
- Exceptional work by young scientists or engineers in Canada.
Documents Needed
- Brief nomination statement
- Candidate’s curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- 3 to 5 letters of support from independent reviewers
- Optional EDI statement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young scientists in Canada
- Young engineers in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Applicants over 40 years old.
- People not nominated by colleagues.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Exceptional contribution to scientific research.
- Work carried out in Canada.
- Recognition by an expert committee of specialists.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the nomination package
- Write a brief statement supporting the nomination.
- Collect the candidate’s CV and publication list.
- Obtain 3 to 5 letters of support from independent reviewers.
- Include an EDI statement if desired.
- Step 2: Submit the nomination
- Send the nomination documents before August 31.
- Step 3: Await the decision
- The winner is announced in December.
- A letter is sent to the winning candidate(s).
Processing and Agreement
- Nominations are reviewed by an expert selection committee appointed annually.
- A winner is selected, and one or more finalists may also be retained.
- The winner is notified by letter from the Foundation secretary.
Additional information
- The nomination deadline is August 31.
- The winner is announced in December.
- One or more finalists may be selected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Le prix Steacie Program
What is the Le prix Steacie?
The Steacie Prize provides a $10,000 annual award to recognize outstanding research in the natural sciences in Canada. It supports young scientists and engineers under 40 who are nominated by colleagues, with nominations requiring a statement, CV, publication list, and independent letters of support.
How much funding can be received?
Le prix Steacie Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Le prix Steacie program?
To be eligible for the Le prix Steacie program, you must:
Nominated by colleagues
Age 40 or under
Research conducted in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Le prix Steacie?
Outstanding scientific research in the natural sciences.
Exceptional work by young scientists or engineers in Canada.
Who can I contact for more information about the Le prix Steacie?
You can contact E.W.R. Steacie Foundation by email at PrixSteaciePrize.SIMS@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
Where is the Le prix Steacie available?
The Le prix Steacie program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Le prix Steacie?
Le prix Steacie is funded by E.W.R. Steacie Foundation