Killam Annual Professorships

Up to eight Killam Annual Professorships are awarded to outstanding academics at the University of Alberta in recognition of their distinguished scholarship.

The award is based on scholarly activities including teaching, research, publications, creative activities, presented papers, supervision of graduate students, courses taught, and service to the community beyond the University in activities related to University responsibilities.

The duties of Killam Annual Professors are not changed from those that they regularly perform. At the Annual Killam Luncheon, each professor is presented with a prize of $3,500 (increased from $2,500 in 2001) and a scroll.

A committee appointed and chaired by the Vice-President (Research) selects awardees. Nominations are initiated directly by the applicants.