The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship is awarded every year to a recent PhD graduate who identifies as a woman and who has demonstrated research excellence. It commemorates the contributions of Drs. Luise and Gerhard Herzberg to science.
Dr. Gerhard Herzberg received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1971, "for his contributions to the knowledge of electronic structure and geometry of molecules, particularly free radicals."
Dr. Gerhard Herzberg joined the NRC in 1948, and shortly after became the director of the Division of Pure Physics. On his retirement, he became its first distinguished research scientist. Dr. Herzberg's research encompassed physics, chemistry, molecular spectroscopy and astrophysics.
Dr. Luise Herzberg received her PhD in astrophysics in Germany in 1933. Dr. Herzberg worked at the NRC as a volunteer research associate, then at the Dominion Observatory of Canada and later at the Radio Physics Laboratory in Ottawa, where she worked on the development of Alouette, Canada's first satellite.
The fellowship was announced as part of the 50th anniversary of the Canada-Germany Science and Technology Agreement on the occasion of the NRC Symposium Celebrating the Success of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) on February 11, 2022.
We're now accepting applications for the NRC Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Fellowship.
Frequently asked questions
Collaboration opportunity
Fellows are expected to undertake cutting-edge, independent research from any discipline. Fellows will be associated with one of the 14 NRC research centres . This can include collaboration with industry and other partners.
Community
The scientific atmosphere at the NRC is vibrant and collegial, with staff ranging from young researchers to emeritus researchers. Fellows are also eligible to mentor undergraduate or graduate students and are encouraged to participate in outreach programs within the community.
Research facilities
Our 14 research centres span a broad spectrum of activities and enable our researchers and partners to advance research and accelerate commercial development that leads to scientific breakthroughs and innovation.
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