Applications are currently being accepted for The Hunter Prize for Public Policy 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Hunter Prize for Public Policy
The Hunter Prize for Public Policy aims to shake up Canadian policymaking by marshalling fresh ideas, energy, and voices to take on a clearly-defined “wicked problem” and improve the economic and social well-being of Canadians. The Hunter Prize is an initiative of the Centre for Civic Engagement. The Hub is the project’s media partner.
Benefits of The Hunter Prize for Public Policy
- The Hunter Prize will include $50,000 in prizes to be awarded.
- The winner will receive a cash prize of $25,000 to translate their idea into public policy. The runner-up will receive a $5,000 prize. Those placing 3 through 10 will receive prizes of $2,500.
The Hunter Prize for Public Policy Requirements
- Submissions are limited to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals on refugee, student, or work visas.
- Canadian citizens living abroad can apply.
- Entries can be made in English or French.
Application Date and Process
Rules and Expectations
- Initial submissions should be 1,500 words or less. Entry directions will be provided on the submission form.
- If your initial submission is selected as one of ten finalists, you will be asked to produce a longer-form policy proposal (approximately 2,500-3,000 words) that further develops and refines your idea, including cost estimates, implementation plans, etc. Finalists will also be asked to produce an op-ed style article in support of their proposal to be published at TheHub.ca.
- Figures and tables cannot be included in the initial submission. However, if selected to be a finalist, figures and tables can be included in the longer-form papers.
- Submissions can be co-authored, and the details of all authors should be included in the submission. Any potential winnings will be split among authors.
- The Hunter Prize will only accept one submission per author.
Application Deadline
03 August, 2026
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