Internal Awards
President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching & Learning More Information
The President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning recognizes those who, through innovation and commitment, have significantly enhances the quality of their students’ learning experience.
Leadership in Teaching & Learning Fellowships More Information
Thanks to a generous donation from Paul R. MacPherson, this Fellowship recognizes faculty members who have demonstrated exemplary teaching practices and who show leadership qualities.
MSU Teaching Awards More Information
The MSU Teaching Awards were established in 1978 by the McMaster Students Union (MSU) to recognize and encourage excellence in teaching through awards presented on behalf of all MSU members.
Petro Canada-McMaster Young Innovator Award More Information
This award celebrates the achievements of outstanding early career faculty innovators.
External Teaching Awards
Global Teaching Excellence Award Read More
Awarded in 2018 by the Higher Education Academy in partnership with Times Higher Education, the Global Teaching Excellence Award recognizes McMaster’s long history of providing the best possible learning experience for our students.
3M National Teaching Fellowship More Information
Sponsored by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and 3M Canada, this national teaching award recognizes exemplary teachers who are also active in promoting excellence in university teaching to others.
D2L Innovation Award More Information
Established in 2012, the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning celebrates and recognizes up to five post-secondary collaborative teams each year for their innovative approaches that promote student-centred teaching and learning.
OCUFA Teaching & Academic Librarianship Award More Information
OCUFA recognizes outstanding teachers and academic librarians in Ontario who have made exceptional contributions to the higher education community.
External Grants
Virtual Learning Strategy Grants Recipients
Announced on December 11, 2020, the VLS is an historic $50 million investment by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) intended to drive growth and advancement in virtual learning across the province’s post-secondary institutions. The strategy will expand the possibilities of traditional and life-long learning through the accelerated use of both online and hybrid learning.
In 2021, McMaster University received $2.4 million to fund 28 projects.
Read more about the funding on the Ontario Newsroom website.
Training, Equipment, and Renewal Fund Grants Recipients
The Ontario government has committed to investing $583 million over three years to help colleges and universities provide a modern and safe learning environment for students, faculty and staff, both virtually and on campuses.
McMaster received $1 million grants in 2021 and 2022 – the maximum amount awardable to an institution.
Read more about the funding on the Ontario Newsroom website.
Micro-Credential Challenge Fund Recipients
To accelerate the development of micro-credentials and expand program offerings, Ontario is providing $15 million through the Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund.
McMaster University was awarded $650,000 in 2021 to support the development of four micro-credentials.
Read more about the funding on the Ontario Newsroom website.
eCampus Funding Recipients
McMaster educators have received over $250,000 to support improvements to teaching and learning, including work on open educational resources, accessibility, and inclusion.
Read more about eCampus funding opportunities on their website.