Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Nature Awards currently supports (see links to program websites for more information):

Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science

Nature Awards, in partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies, launched two annual awards in 2018 to celebrate inspirational early-career female researchers and those who have worked to champion women and girls’ participation and retention in science. 

View the Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science Awards page

Nature Awards for Inclusive Health Research

The Inclusive Health Research awards have been established by Nature Awards in partnership with Takeda to celebrate those who are driving a more inclusive approach to health research and, in doing so, promote a future of greater health equity globally.

View the Nature Awards Inclusive Health Research page

Nature Awards for Driving Global Impact

The Nature Awards for Driving Global Impact, celebrate early career researchers, whose work has made, or has the potential to make, a positive impact on the global challenges.

View the Nature Awards for Driving Global Impact page

The Spinoff Prize

The Spinoff Prize has been established by Nature Awards in partnership with Merck to showcase and celebrate global excellence in the commercialisation of research through the creation of spinoff companies.

View The Spinoff Prize page

Science in Shorts

A science communication challenge from Nature Awards in partnership with Merck

Tell the world about your research in a 1-minute video. Your audience is everyone. Your goal is to inform, engage and entertain.

View the Science in Shorts page

Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science

Since 2005, Nature has sponsored annual awards which recognise scientists who have made outstanding contributions to mentoring early-career scientists. Each year the awards focus on one or more countries.

View the Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science page

Note: If institutional nomination is sought (individuals may also nominate candidates outside of the institutional process), please submit a candidate suggestion form at least three months in advance of the external deadline to recommend a candidate to the President’s Advisory Committee on Awards, Honours and Prizes. For more information, please contact awards@sfu.ca.