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NSERC is pleased to announce the newest addition to its suite of prizes, the Geoffrey Hinton Prizes. These awards will recognize Discovery Grants applicants whose creative application of artificial intelligence (AI) has generated, or is poised to generate, significant impact. The prizes also celebrate and honour Dr. Hinton’s pioneering work in artificial intelligence, which has revolutionized science, engineering and daily life, and ultimately led to his recognition as a Nobel Prize laureate in Physics.
The Geoffrey Hinton prizes are intended to accelerate discovery and innovation in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) by recognizing and supporting early-stage researchers from any NSE field who are leveraging AI in novel, innovative, and impactful ways. Each year, up to three prizes, valued at $100,000 each, will be awarded. Information about eligibility, application instructions, and the review process will be posted by August 2026.