National Killam Program Information Session 2025 at University of Waterloo

1. The National Killam Program Information Session -2025 PAGE 1

2. University of Waterloo Territorial Acknowledgement About the Haldimand Tract On 25 October 1784, Sir Frederick Haldimand, the governor of Québec, signed a decree that granted a tract of land to the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), also known as the Six Nations, for their alliance with British forces during the American Revolution (1775-83). The Haldimand Tract extends by 10 kilometers on both sides of the Grand River, from its source in Dundalk Township to its mouth at Lake Erie. Originally, 950,000 acres was designated for the Haldimand Tract, today approximately 48,000 acres remain. Read more about the history and ongoing negotiations: Six Nations Lands and Resources. PAGE 2

3. Agenda Welcome and staff introductions (5 min) Brief overview of NKP offerings (15 min) Dorothy Killam Fellowship Killam Prize Paul Corkum Fellowship    Introduction of guest speakers and open question period (30 min) Professor Jennifer Clapp (NKP committee member) Professor Adam Wei Tsen (2024 DKF winner)   Conclusion or Review of Killam User Guides (30 min) PAGE 3

4. Meet the Awards Team Tom Barber Veronica Nhio-son Awards Officer Inclusive Awards Manager tom.barber@uwaterloo.ca vsnhioson@uwaterloo.ca 519-888-4567 x. 45108 519-888-4567 x. 43145 Website: Prestigious Awards General email: awards@uwaterloo.ca Follow us on X @UWaterlooAwards PAGE 4

5. Waterloo Awards Committee  The Awards Team reports to Charmaine Dean, Vice- President Research & International and works closely with the Waterloo Awards Committee (WAC)  The WAC promotes and facilitates the submission of high- quality nominations of Waterloo scholars across all disciplines for prestigious awards, prizes, and honorific titles  The WAC is led by Co-Chairs Ian Milligan and Susan Elliott, and is made up of Faculty and Staff members from each of the six faculties PAGE 5

6. WAC Staff Members Faculty Staff Member Contact Arts Selena Santi selena.santi@uwaterloo.ca Engineering Page Burton page.burton@uwaterloo.ca Environment Sandra Ramautarsingh sramautarsingh@uwaterloo.ca Health Ryan McGuinness ryan.mcguinness@uwaterloo.ca Mathematics Sarindra Andrianasolo Danusha Kalinga sandrianasolo@uwaterloo.ca danusha.kalinga@uwaterloo.ca Science Kim Arnold kim.arnold@uwaterloo.ca PAGE 6

7. The National Killam Program - Overview  The National Killam Program is privately funded through the generous contribution of Dorothy J. Killam to build Canada's future by encouraging advanced study. It consists of the Killam Prizes, the Dorothy Killam Fellowships, and the Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowships. Dorothy Killam had a vision of building Canada’s future through advanced study. Through her Will, Dorothy Killam established a perpetual trust to realize that vision and fund generations of scholars in Canada  The Mission of the NKP is to provide scholarships, fellowships, prizes and other funding to scholars who contribute to building Canada's future and increasing the scientific attainment of Canadians through research excellence.  Since its inception, the Killam Trusts have provided more than $1 billion for higher education in Canada. There are more than 8,000 Killam laureates worldwide. PAGE 7

8. Killam Prize Overview  The Killam Prize is a $100,000 personal award 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.  Sponsor deadline is June 6, 2024  Please note that Office of Research Cover Sheet is NOT required for this competition  If requesting that the President act as your nominator, please email the Awards Team by April 26 PAGE 8

9. Killam Prize – Required Elements  Nomination Letter (1000 words)  Biography of the nominee (500 words)  Three letters of support (1000 words)  Curriculum Vitae (30 pages)  Applications are to be submitted online through the NKP portal  A full list of past recipients of Killam Prizes is available on the Killam Laureate website. PAGE 9

10. Killam Prize – Criteria Criteria Description Weight Exceptional quality of the candidate’s research record achieved in line with the Killam values and including candidate’s outstanding commitment, creativity and efforts to share research knowledge beyond the academic community. Relevance 33.3 % Contribution of the candidate’s ideas and research results to Canadian society, including the nation’s intellectual and/or cultural life; as well as mentorship international stature where appropriate. Impact 33.3 % Quality of the candidate’s research record and scope of the candidate’s research contributions taking into account the norms of the field of study. Merit 33.3 % PAGE 10

11. Dorothy Killam Fellowship - Overview  Dorothy Killam Fellowships are valued at $80,000 per year for a total of up to $160,000 for 2 years. Between 5 and 8 fellowships will be awarded annually  The Fellowships are intended as release time from employment for established scholars who have demonstrated outstanding research ability.  Release time typically begins no later than January 1, 2026  Sponsor deadline is June 13, 2024  Please note that a completed Office of Research Cover Sheet is required one week before the sponsor deadline along with a penultimate draft  Your Dean and/or ADR must be made aware of your potential release from teaching and research PAGE 11

12. Dorothy Killam Fellowship – Eligibility  A Dorothy Killam Fellow is a leading researcher whose superior, ground- breaking, best-in-class research stands to have significant impact on a national or global scale. A Fellow is someone who also reflects some of the Killam attributes:  Inclusive collaborator  Barrier breaker  Research leader  The Dorothy Killam Fellowships support scholars who:  demonstrate commitment to building Canada’s future and alignment with Killam attributes  are mid-career researchers who usually completed their PhD no more than 15 years prior, though special circumstances may result in applicants being more or less than 15 years post-PhD.  are employed at a Canadian research institution. PAGE 12

13. Dorothy Killam Fellowship – Required Elements  Abstract (250 words)  Research Proposal (1500 words)  Candidate Statement (1000 words)  Community Research Supplement (Optional – 500 words)  CV (30 pages)  Two unique letters of support PAGE 13

14. Dorothy Killam Fellowship - Criteria Criteria Description Weight The application clearly states the significance and the importance of the proposed research toward building Canada’s future through advanced study as well as strong evidence of one or more of the Killam attributes.  Inclusive collaborator  Barrier breaker  Research leader Significance 25 % Advancement of knowledge Details on the proposed research, how it advances knowledge in the field and the applicant’s knowledge mobilization strategy. 25 % Sound research methods including a description of the approach, hypothesis and statement of problem and a commitment to ethical research conduct including honest and thoughtful inquiry, rigorous analysis, commitment to safety and research ethics, to the dissemination of research results, and adherence to professional standards. Methods 25 % Relevance of the research, immediate as well as long term outcomes, and clear and compelling evidence of how the research stands to have a positive impact on Canada. Relevance 25 % PAGE 14

15. Paul Corkum Fellowship - Overview  The Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship provides support to a distinguished scholar, 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 advances knowledge.  The program operates on a co-Principal Investigator (co-PI) model where the Fellow and NRC researcher collaborate for a period of time, typically 12 months. Applicants submit their collaborative proposal jointly by email.  Up to 3 fellowships awarded each year based on their merit, compared with each other and in a national context and each fellowship project must align with one or more NRC challenge programs. PAGE 15

16. Paul Corkum Fellowship – Overview Continued  Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellows are leading researchers whose superior, ground-breaking, best-in-class research stands to have significant impact on a national or global scale. A Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellow embodies one or more of the Killam attributes:  Inclusive collaborator  Barrier breaker  Research leader  Sponsor Deadline is June 20  Please note that a completed Office of Research Cover Sheet is required one week before the sponsor deadline along with a penultimate draft  Your Dean and/or ADR must be made aware of your potential release from teaching and research PAGE 16

17. Paul Corkum Fellowship - Funding Amount Funded by Funded to Purpose Grant funding from the NRC’s Collaborative Science, Technology, and Innovation Program (CSTIP) To cover release time and to support the Fellow and the project $100,000 CAD Institution of Fellow To cover Fellow’s travel, accommodation, and knowledge dissemination costs (based on provided budget estimates) Up to $50,000 CAD Grant funding from CSTIP Institution of Fellow To cover NRC co-PI’s travel, accommodation, and knowledge dissemination costs Operational funding from the NRC research centre NRC co-PI through their Research Centre Up to $50,000 CAD Provide access to NRC facilities as identified in the proposal to execute the project Existing NRC (or partner) research infrastructure is leveraged for the project Made available to the both the Fellow and the NRC co-PI Project costs PAGE 17

18. Paul Corkum Fellowship – Required Elements  Application Form  Joint Collaborate Research Abstract (250 words)  Joint Project Proposal (1500 words)  Joint Knowledge Mobilization Plan (1000 words)  Joint Community Research Supplement (optional – 500 words)  Two Unique Letters of Support (1000 words each)  Two CVs with Candidate Statements  Each CV can be 30 pages in length and each PI must include a candidate statement of up to 1000 words  Attestations  Voluntary Self-Identification Form PAGE 18

19. Paul Corkum Fellowship - PI Eligibility  To be eligible, Fellowship applicants must: • be willing and able to travel to an NRC location or locations in Canada to collaborate with an NRC co-PI as required; • obtain a reliability status personnel security clearance; • demonstrate commitment to building Canada’s future and alignment with Killam attributes; • agree to participate in community engagement and knowledge mobilization activities. This may include: participation in the Killam Laureate Network, participation in a Fellows lecture series and invited lectures, and/or participation in dissemination activities with relevant University departments, or with other organizations or appropriate scientific societies. PAGE 19

20. Paul Corkum Fellowship – PI Eligibility continued • demonstrate commitment to knowledge exchange with their NRC co-PI; • be a mid-to-late career researcher, although researchers at earlier career stages may be considered in some cases; • receive release time to conduct the proposed research, and will continue to be employed by the same institution for up to 12 months from the start of the Fellowship; and, • consent to disclose any information that may constitute a significant departure from generally-recognized standards of public behaviour and which is seen to undermine the public reputation of the National Killam Program. PAGE 20

21. Paul Corkum Fellowship – Eligibility NRC PI  To be eligible, the NRC co-PI must:  be employed by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) at any stage of career;  hold a reliability status personnel security clearance at the NRC;  demonstrate commitment to building Canada’s future and alignment with Killam attributes;  demonstrate commitment to collaborate with the Fellow at one or more NRC sites as required for the project; PAGE 21

22. Paul Corkum Fellowship – Eligibility NRC PI continued  receive release time to conduct the proposed research from the NRC, and continue to be employed by the same institution for up to 12 months from the start of the Fellowship;  demonstrate commitment to knowledge exchange with the Fellow;  agree to participate in community engagement and knowledge mobilization activities which may require travel; and,  consent to disclose any information that may constitute a significant departure from generally-recognized standards of public behaviour and which is seen to undermine the public reputation of the National Killam Program. PAGE 22

23. Paul Corkum Fellowship - Criteria Criteria Description Weight Exceptional quality of each candidate’s research record taking into account career stage, the norms of the field of study, and the nature of the research environment. Clear evidence of how the proposed candidates and/or collaboration builds Canada’s future through advanced study in alignment with one or more of the Killam attributes:  Inclusive collaborator  Barrier breaker  Research leader Merit 25 % Evidence of each candidate’s outstanding commitment, creativity and efforts to share research knowledge beyond the academic community. Details on the proposed collaborative research, how it advances knowledge in the field, how knowledge will be effectively disseminated, if there are potential interdisciplinary benefits as well as the urgency of this research at this moment in time. Advancement of knowledge 25 % Sound research methods including a clear description of the approaches, hypothesis and statement of problem and a commitment to ethical research conduct including honest and thoughtful inquiry, rigorous analysis, commitment to safety and research ethics, to the dissemination of research results, and adherence to professional standards. Methods 25 % Demonstrates how the proposed collaborative research is transformative while addressing Canada’s priorities. Potential contribution of collaborative research results to Canadian society, including the nation’s intellectual and/or cultural life; as well as international impact where appropriate. Relevance of the research, immediate as well as long term outcomes, and clear and compelling evidence of how the research stands to have a positive impact on Canada, creating conditions that trigger breakthroughs across the innovation continuum. Impact 25 %

24. Question and Answer Period Jennifer Clapp Adam Wei Tsen Jennifer Clapp is a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security and Sustainability and Professor in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability in the Faculty of Environment. She has published widely on the global governance of problems that arise at the intersection of the global economy, food security and food systems, and the natural environment. She has won numerous awards, including a Killam Research Fellowship in 2020. She serves on several international expert panels, including several that advise the United Nations. She also has served on the Killam selection committee in recent years. Adam Tsen is a professor at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) and the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on the study of various two-dimensional (2D) quantum materials and making new magnetically active molecules for quantum material applications, including quantum computing and quantum information. Adam is the recipient of the 2024 Dorothy Killam Fellowship, and his research will allow the global quantum community to use the advantages of different physical platforms to further Canada’s lead in quantum information and materials sectors. PAGE 24

25. Wrap Up  Thank you for joining us today! If you would like to stay around and go through the various Killam Program Guidelines, I am happy to review those with you and answer questions.  I’m also available for any 1 to 1 consultations for this competition or any other prestigious prize, award, or distinction.  NKP – Frequently Asked Questions  You can contact the National Killam Program Office directly at KillamProgram-ProgrammeKillam@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca  Are you interested in being a Reviewer for the NKP? Register in the Portal! PAGE 25

26. Useful Links • Killam portal user guide • Guide for institution contacts (Dorothy Killam Fellowship) • Guide for applicants (Dorothy Killam Fellowship) • Guide for nominators (Killam Prize) • Guide for nominees (Killam Prize) • Guide for letters of support (Dorothy Killam Fellowship and Killam Prize) • Guide for reviewers (Dorothy Killam Fellowship and Killam Prize) • Conflict of Interest Protocol for National Killam Program • Killam Values PAGE 26

27. Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship: • Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship Guidelines • Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship Expression of Interest Form • Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship Application Form • Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship NRC Co-PI Attestation • Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship Fellowship Applicant Attestation • Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship NRC Institutional Attestation • Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship Fellow Institution Attestation • Voluntary Self-Identification Form • Reliability Status Request Process • NRC Challenge Programs PAGE 27