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Building a strong research profile goes beyond publications and grants; academic awards and prizes can play a critical role in advancing your career and strengthening the reputation of your institution. Yet, many researchers are not fully aware of the opportunities and benefits that awards can provide.

In this session, Mona Rahman, Research Awards Officer (Vice-Principal Research Portfolio), will outline the value of the award nomination process and share strategies to help you identify suitable opportunities and prepare strong applications.

Key learning objectives:

• Identify different types of academic awards and their potential impact at various career stages
• Learn strategies to effectively position yourself for award nominations
• Recognize how awards contribute to both individual career advancement and institutional reputation

This session is designed for early-career researchers and faculty seeking to gain a better understanding of the academic awards landscape and how to build an award portfolio for long-term success.