Notice Board

The University of Lethbridge invites eligible faculty members to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 2027 National Killam Program Awards, including the Killam Prizes, the Dorothy Killam Fellowships and the Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowships.

Candidates interested in applying for these awards must submit a complete EOI by March 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. through the 2027 National Killam Program Awards EOI Form. Early submissions are encouraged. 

The Killam Prizes are awarded to active Canadian scholars who have distinguished themselves through sustained research excellence, making a significant impact in their respective fields in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences and engineering.

Award amount: $100,000

Program Application Deadline: May 28, 2026 

For complete details, program guidelines and eligibility criteria, please refer to the portal.

The Dorothy Killam Fellowships provide support to scholars of exceptional ability by granting them time to pursue research projects of broad significance and widespread interest within the disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering or studies linking any of these disciplines.

Award amount and duration: $80,000/year for two years

Program Application Deadline: May 21, 2026 

For complete details, program guidelines and eligibility criteria, please refer to the portal.

Note that selected candidates will be required to obtain approval from their faculty Dean to proceed with their application process.

The Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowships provide support to distinguished scholars, granting them time to pursue a novel project in collaboration with an NRC researcher, leveraging NRC facilities.

The Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship may support a specific collaborative project, a knowledge exchange initiative, a novel multidisciplinary collaboration, or other scholarly pursuits that advance knowledge.

Award amount and duration: $150,000 for 12 months

Program Application Deadline: June 9, 2026.

For complete details, program guidelines and eligibility criteria, please refer to the portal.

Note that selected candidates will be required to obtain approval from their faculty Dean to proceed with their application process.

The University of Lethbridge is proud to support and celebrate the exceptional research contributions of our scholars. We encourage all eligible researchers to consider this opportunity to deepen their impact and advance their research programs.

Take this opportunity to highlight your achievements and inspire the next generation of scholars!