The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) offers a variety of prestigious medals and awards each year recognizing outstanding achievements of Canadian scholars. In 2024 the following medals and awards are open for competition in the Humanities and Social Sciences:
| Medal or Award | Award Focus |
| Innis-Gérin Medal | Distinguished and sustained contribution to the literature of the social sciences |
| J.B. Tyrrell Historical Medal | Outstanding work in the history of Canada |
| Lorne Pierce Medal | Achievement in critical or imaginative literature |
| Ursula Franklin Award in Gender Studies | For contributions to furthering our understanding of issues concerning gender |
| Yvan Allaire Medal (Medal + $5,000) | Awarded in recognition of an outstanding contribution in the governance of public and private organizations |
| Deadline | Required Steps |
| Internal: Thursday, January 25, 2024 | Notice of Intent to Nominate (email rwprizes@uwo.ca if you wish to have Western Research support and coordination of your nomination) |
| External: Friday, March 15, 2024 | Complete nomination submitted to the Royal Society of Canada |
Further details about the complete nomination process and required documents will be available on the Western Research website and additional information on the Royal Society of Canada‘s website.
Contact: Interested parties are encouraged to consult with Awards & Distinctions (rwprizes@uwo.ca) in Western Research regarding this award and the nomination processes.
Please contact Karen Kueneman and your ADR if you wish to be nominated.
