Killam Memorial Chairs
The Killam Chairs are awarded to academics of the highest distinction at Dalhousie, with appointments of up to five years.
The Arthur B. McDonald Research Chairs
The Arthur B. McDonald Chairs were established in 2016 as a way to honour Dr. McDonald, a Dalhousie Alumnus and Nobel Laureate, and to recognize and retain professors of high-calibre at the university.
View the Arthur B.McDonald Chairs terms of reference [PDF - 95 KB]
The President’s Research Excellence Awards
The Dalhousie University President’s Research Excellence Awards recognize the research achievements of Dalhousie University faculty at all stages of their career.
Emerging Investigator
The President’s Research Excellence Awards for Emerging Investigators have been created to honour those who, early in their careers, have made noteworthy contributions to Dalhousie’s research culture.
Emerging Investigator Award Terms of Reference [PDF - 81KB]
Research Impact
The President’s Research Excellence Awards for Research Impact have been created to recognize researchers who have, in recent years, made a major and impactful contribution to their field of research.
Research Impact Award Terms of Reference [PDF - 106KB]
Distinguished Research Professorships
The title of Distinguished Research Professor is granted to a limited number of individual Dalhousie faculty members who have achieved distinction in scholarship.
View the Distinguished Research Professorships Terms of Reference [PDF - 59KB]
University Research Chairs
The University Research Chair designation is given to new faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional achievement and pre-eminence in a particular field of research.
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For more information about research awards and prizes please contact resprize@dal.ca.