AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Originals:ÌýIzaak & Dorothy Killam established academic trusts that have been truly
transformative for university students across Canada.
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AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ is one of just five universities in Canada to receive support from theÌýKillam TrustsÌýfor scholarships, fellowships, prizes, and other funding and is the largest recipient of Killam funding.
Since 1967, the Killam Trusts have provided more than $1 billion to support research and learning. No other private philanthropic effort has contributed this level of funding to higher education in Canada.
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AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s Killam Prize WinnersÌý
Five Killam Prizes are awarded annually to distinguished Canadian scholars in the categories of health sciences, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The prizes are given in recognition of distinguished careers and awarded to recipients who will continue to make substantial contributions.
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s awardees, include:
2022 Ìý |
Dr. Françoise Baylis Faculty of Arts and Social Science,ÌýFaculty of Medicine Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý |
Read Dal News:ÌýWorld‑renowned AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ bioethicist and battery pioneer win prestigious Killam Prize Ìý |
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Dr. Jeff Dahn Faculty of Science Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý |
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2017 | Faculty of Medicine Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý |
Read Dal News:ÌýChallenging convention - Evolutionary Biologist Ford Doolittle wins Killam Prize | |
2016 | Dr. Axel Becke Faculty of Science Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý |
ReadÌýDal News:ÌýAnother big honour for one of Dal's most acclaimed scientists | |
2006 | Dr. Susan Sherwin Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý |
Read Dal News:ÌýOutstanding achievement | |
2005 | Dr. Brian HallÌý Faculty of Science ÌýÌý |
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Killam Memorial Chairs
The Killam Memorial Chairs are awarded to early career and established academics of the highest distinction at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿.Ìý
Read Dal News:ÌýFour researchers receive preeminent award at Dal
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s current Killam Memorial Chairs are:
Killam Memorial Chair - Established Research Leaders
Phone: 902-494-3297
Fax: n/a
Mailing Address:
Sexton Campus; Dean's Office
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Killam Memorial Chair - Early Career Researchers
Mailing Address:
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿
6243 Alumni Crescent
P.O. Box 15000
Halifax NS B3H 4R2
Phone: 902-494-8881
Fax: 902-494-6849
Mailing Address:
2nd Floor 2A01, Office 2A08
5850 College Street
PO Box 15000
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Canada
Dorothy Killam Fellowships
Dorothy Killam Fellowships grant $160,000 over two years to researchers pursuing projects of broad significance so they can focus on and accelerate the pace of their work. The Dorothy Killam Fellow is a leading researcher whose superior, ground-breaking, best-in-class research stands to have significant impact on a national or global scale.ÌýÌý
Previous Killam Fellowship winners:
2024 | Dr. Elaine CraigÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | ÌýLaw |
2010 | Dr. Donald WeaverÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | MedicineÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý |
2007 | Dr. Ian MeinertzhagenÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý | PsychologyÌý Ìý ÌýÌý |
2005 | Dr. Axel BeckeÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | ChemistryÌý Ìý |
2003 | Dr. Neil BurfordÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | ChemistryÌý Ìý |
2003 | Dr. Brian HalÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | Biology |
1995Ìý | Dr. Roderick WasylishenÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý | ChemistryÌýÌý |
1988 | Dr. Gilbert WinhamÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | Political Science |
1980Ìý | Dr. Karen MannÌý | BiologyÌý ÌýÌý |
1978Ìý | Dr. Roy HainesÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | HistoryÌýÌý |
1977Ìý | Dr. G.V. Goddar | MedicineÌý |
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Faculty of Science Killam ProfessorshipsÌý
The Faculty of Science Killam Professorships were established by the faculty in recognition of the financial support provided by the Killam endowment at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿. Up to ten professorships are awarded to faculty members in recognition of their outstanding careers for a term of five years.ÌýEach professorship is accompanied by an award of $2,000.
Current professorships are held by:
Dr.ÌýMladen NedimovićÌý |
Dr. Anna Metaxas Department of Oceanography |
Dr. Penny Corkum |
Dr. Laura Turculet |
Dr. Alastair Simpson |
Dr. Peng Zhang |
Dr. Andrew IrwinÌý Ìý Ìý Department of Mathematics and StatisticsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý |
Dr. Arunika Gunawardena Department of Biology |
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Faculty of Science Killam PrizeÌý
The Faculty of Science Killam Professorships were established by the faculty in recognition of the financial support provided by the Killam endowment at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿. One prize is awarded annually to enhance the careers of the faculty’s most promising scientists who have obtained their doctorate within the preceding eleven years. The prize is accompanied by an award of $2,000.Ìý
Recent winners include:
2024 | Dr. Miao Zhang Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences |
2023 | Dr. Saurabh Chitnis Department of Chemistry |
2022 | Dr. Eric Oliver Department of Oceanography |
2021 | Dr. Lam Ho Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
2020 | Dr. Erin Bertrand Department of Biology |