Molson Prizes - 2025
The Canada Council for the Arts
The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada’s public arts funder, with a mandate to foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts.
Presented by the Canada Council for the Arts, two Molson Prizes valued at $50,000 each 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.
Applications and nominations from culturally diverse, persons who are deaf or have other forms of disability and official language minority artists, groups and organizations are encouraged.
Eligibility
These prizes are for individual candidates. Nominees must:
- be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, but do not need to be residing in Canada.
- be living as of the nomination deadline.
- must have made a substantial and distinguished contribution over a significant period
- still be active and productive in their careers
Nomination Process
A complete nomination package will consist of:
- The nomination form
- Letter of nomination containing original signature (2 pages) that includes a brief description of the nature of the nominee’s distinguished contributions to their field, including why they should be considered for the prize
- One-page biography of the candidate, summarizing education, achievements, professional activities, and honours or awards received
- Nominee's CV (10 pages maximum)
- Three original signed letters of support from experts in the field (2-4 pages each)
- A maximum of three support items (max 4 pages each) from sources other than the nominee; e.g., articles, reviews, commentaries, and promotional items
Assessment:
Nominations will be evaluated based the following weighted criteria:
Merit (50%)
- the quality of the candidate’s overall career achievements and where appropriate, the international stature of the candidate
Impact (50%)
- the scope of the candidate’s contributions to the cultural or intellectual heritage of Canada, taking into account the context of their artistic discipline or academic field of study
- evidence of the candidate’s outstanding commitment, creativity and efforts to share research and knowledge beyond the artistic or academic community
- the candidate’s contributions towards a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive society
Resources
Dedicated support and resources for Indigenous research and Equity Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization in research are provided through the Inclusive Research Excellence and Impact team. You can access tailored and curated resources through our webpages (EDID, Indigenous Resources, Knowledge Mobilization) and you can also complete a request for support form to request a consultation and additional assistance. If you are unsure if your nomination involves Indigenous research, it is recommended that you contact the team early for determination and support.
Submission
Submit your nomination package as one email to molson-prizes@canadacouncil.ca.
Deadline(s)
Internal Notice of Intent (NOI) to Nominate: August 16, 2024
Email rwprizes@uwo.ca if you wish to have Western Research support and coordination of your application
The final submission deadline for the 2025 Molson Prizes: October 5, 2024.
Contact
Potential nominators and nominees are encouraged to contact Research Awards & Distinctions at rwprizes@uwo.ca regarding Western Research support and coordination of your nomination.
