The President’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media was created to recognize outstanding achievement among members of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ community who share their knowledge with the media and the public. They play a vital role in supporting ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University’s commitment to being of service to society and engaging with the broader community.
Prizes will be given out in four (4) categories:
- Prize for Groups – for groups of undergraduate or graduate students that engage with the external community and/or the media.
- Prize for Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Fellows – for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are just starting to work with media and engage with the public.
- Prize for Emerging Researchers – for those who are no more than fifteen (15) years beyond their PhD or other highest degree; and
- Prize for Established Academics – for those who are more than fifteen (15) years beyond their PhD or other highest degree.
The winners in each category will receive a cheque of $5,000.
If you have any questions, please consul ourÌýFAQ page. If you cannot find the answer there, you can send your questions to communications.prize [at] mcgill.ca.
The deadline to submit your application is January 31, 2025, at midnight. Winners and runners-up will be notified by mid-March 2025.
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