Given by the Canada Council for the Arts, two Molson Prizes are awarded annually to encourage continuing contributions to Canada’s cultural and intellectual heritage. One is given in the arts, and one in the social sciences or humanities.
The prizes are intended to encourage ongoing contributions to Canada’s cultural and intellectual heritage.
Amount: $50,000
| Deadlines | Required Steps |
| Internal: Tuesday, August 16 | Notice of Intent to Nominate Email rwprizes@uwo.ca if you wish to have Western Research support and coordination of your application. |
| External: Saturday, October 1 | Final Submission to the Canada Council for the Arts. |
Eligible nominees must:
- be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, but do not need to be residing in Canada;
- have made a substantial and distinguished contribution over a significant period, having clearly demonstrated their outstanding achievements through a body of work or by other tangible/quantifiable means; and
- should still be active and productive in their careers.
Western Contact: Interested parties are encouraged to consult with Julaine Hall, Research Development Officer (Awards & Distinctions), regarding this award and the nomination processes.
Please contact your ADR and Research Officer if you intend to apply.
