REACH Research Awards
How to nominate
Nominations for the REACH awards 2023 are now closed.
- To submit a nomination, complete the online nomination form
- Refer to the individual award guidelines for nomination terms and supporting document requirements
- Supporting documents are to be uploaded to the form as PDFs
- When creating the supporting documents, write so that a person outside the nominee’s area of expertise can understand the nominee’s achievements
- Please maintain the confidentiality of nominations. Do not disclose nominations to anyone other than the referees and nominee
- Renominations are welcome and should follow the current guidelines for nomination components (outlined separately for each award)
Timeline
Selection Committee
The REACH Research Awards selection committee consists of six members:
- The Vice-President Research & Innovation (Chair)
- A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
- An emeritus faculty member
- A previous Gold Medal Award winner appointed by the President
- An Indigenous faculty member
- A community member appointed by the President
With the exception of the Vice-President Research & Innovation, committee members shall serve for three years, with one third of the committee being replaced each year after the initial three years. Sitting members of the committee shall not be eligible to make nominations or provide references.
For REACH Teaching awards please see the Teaching Award terms.
Selection guidelines
The selection committee interprets "research" as the advancement of knowledge through the intentional process of study, discovery, innovation and creative expression.
The committee will consider differences among nominees’ achievements, including the various outputs and outcomes in their respective scientific, artistic and scholarly disciplines. It may confidentially consult with experts in these disciplines. Moreover, it may elect to move a nominee to another award category.
The committee may decide not to make the full number of awards in any year depending on the quality and/or number of nominations available. It also reserves the right to make joint awards and/or to confer two awards in a category.
The Committee holds its discussions and deliberations in camera. The committee will meet in November 2023 and recipients will be notified in confidence in December.
Recognition
Recipients will receive their awards at the annual REACH Awards ceremony in May 2024. The awards will be publicized by UVic Communications + Marketing.
Confidentiality
The Committee holds its discussions and deliberations in camera. Upholding confidentiality measures is important to safeguarding the privacy and professional reputation of the nominees and to foster an environment of trust in the selection process.
The committee members recognize that the materials and discussions shared during the adjudication process are privileged and confidential. This includes all application documents, letters of support, and any other information pertaining to the nominees. Committee members shall not disclose any details of the deliberations or discussions outside the committee. The REACH Research Awards Adjudication Committee will ensure the protection of nominees' privacy, uphold the credibility of the selection process, and reinforce the University of Victoria's dedication to ethical and equitable recognition of outstanding research contributions.
Questions?
Contact the Awards Facilitator David Murphy.