Sponsor
National Academy of Engineering (NAE)
Description
Recognized as one of the world's preeminent awards for engineering achievement, the Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering honors an engineer whose accomplishment has significantly impacted society by improving the quality of life, providing the ability to live freely and comfortably, and/or permitting the access to information.
Eligibility
The prize recognizes achievements in all engineering disciplines. NAE members and non-members worldwide are eligible to receive the Draper Prize. There are no restrictions on who may nominate candidates for the prize, but self-nominations are not accepted.
Prize
The Draper Prize is awarded biennially in even numbered years, the recipient receives a $500,000 cash award, a commemorative medallion, and a hand-scribed certificate.
Special Notes
Please note that research activities carried out in the context of COVID-19 need to adhere to the University of Guelph COVID-19 research principles, policies, guidelines and processes as they may be updated from time to time and communicated on the Office of Research Web-Page.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Please submit the nomination directly to the NAE Awards website by the external deadline. Please also submit a copy of the full nomination and OR-5 to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline. |
How to Apply
Please submit the nomination directly to the NAE Awards website by the external deadline. Please also submit a copy of the full nomination and OR-5 to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline.
For More Information
For more information, contact research.honours@uoguelph.ca or dyoung@nae.edu or see the NAE Awards website.