H.L. Holmes Award at University of Lethbridge 2026

The H.L. Holmes Award has been established by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in honour of the late Dr. R.H.L. Holmes, a chemist who spent most of his research career in Alberta.

Bequeathed by the late Dr. Holmes, in recognition of the NRC's commitment to promoting research excellence, the award gives recipients the opportunity to conduct post-doctoral studies under the supervision of outstanding researchers at Canadian graduate schools or research institutes. Research must be undertaken in chemistry, physics, biology or mathematics as they relate to medical and biological processes.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 20, 2026
• Value$100,000
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorUniversity of Lethbridge
• City to studyLethbridge
• School to studyUniversity of Lethbridge
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

• Up to $100,000 per year for 1 to 2 years

Requirements

• Be a Canadian citizen
• Hold a degree from a recognized Canadian university.
• Hold a doctoral degree (from a Canadian or exceptional foreign institution) received within the past 5 years before the application deadline.
  • Extensions may be considered for relevant industry/government experience.
  • Extensions may also be considered for documented career interruptions (e.g., parental, medical, or family-related leave).
• Propose research in chemistry, physics, biology, or mathematics related to medical or biological processes.
• Demonstrate strong research ability.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Proposal (max. 10 pages) including:
  • Proposed research location
  • Project timeline
  • Project budget
  • Knowledge mobilization plan (including any non-traditional methods of sharing results)
  • Impact statement outlining the importance of the research, potential outcomes, and indicators for success
  • Candidates may include information about career interruptions or special circumstances if relevant
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) demonstrating eligibility and research experience
• Three letter of endorsement evaluating the candidate's research ability
  • Letters must be sent directly by endorsers to [email protected]
  • Letters should not come from the proposed research supervisor
• Letter from the host organization confirming acceptance of the candidate, ability to administer the award, and level of support
  • Must be written by a department or faculty representative (not the proposed supervisor).

For more details, visit University of Lethbridge Scholarship webpage