NSERC is pleased to announce the launch of the Geoffrey Hinton Prizes, recognizing Discovery Grant applicants whose creative application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) has generated or is poised to generate significant impact.

Named in honour of Nobel laureate Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, the prizes aim to accelerate discovery and innovation across the NSE by recognizing and supporting early-stage researchers from any NSE discipline who are leveraging AI in novel, innovative, and impactful ways. Each year, up to three prizes, valued at $100,000 each, will be awarded.

For more information on eligibility, application instructions and the review process, please consult the Geoffrey Hinton Prizes web page.

“By recognizing innovative researchers who are harnessing AI to drive discovery, the Geoffrey Hinton Prizes celebrate the ingenuity and ambition that define our scientific community. These prizes will highlight exceptional examples of research excellence, showcase groundbreaking ideas and inspire the next generation of researchers to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation.”

hinton@nserc-crsng.gc.ca