Entries now open: Canada Gairdner International Award for Researchers

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award. This prestigious award honors exceptional researchers whose innovative scientific contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of human biology and disease.

The Gairdner Foundation encourages the scientific community to submit nominations for qualified researchers for this esteemed award. Nominations for the Canada Gairdner International Award focusing on translational research are particularly encouraged. It is important to note that the award is aimed at recognizing groundbreaking bodies of work rather than cumulative lifetime achievements.

High-quality nominations are crucial for the evaluation process. Nomination packages must be accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive throughout the five-year consideration period. The nomination portal for the Canada Gairdner International Award remains open annually from mid-April to October 1, allowing nominators to make edits, changes, or additions.

Nomination Components – Canada Gairdner International Award for Researchers

1. NOMINEE DETAILS: Basic professional information and contact details.
2. CITATION (Max. 150 words): A concise statement of 1-2 sentences identifying the nominee’s unique research contributions.
3. RESEARCH SUMMARY (Max. 1000 words): An overview of the nominee’s nominated scientific work.
4. TOP FIVE: A list of the top five publications relevant to the research summary, accompanied by a brief description of their impact and significance.
5. SHORT CV: A document spanning 10-20 pages.
6. NOMINEE IN CONTEXT (Max. 1000 words): A contextualization of the nominee’s work, including its impact on the field’s trajectory or foundational understanding, other notable contributors or potential co-nominees, and clarification of individual contributions within collaborative efforts and publications.
7. LETTERS OF EVALUATION (3-5 letters, 2-3 pages each): Evaluators should possess familiarity with the field, provide objective assessments of the candidate and their work rather than mere endorsements, and represent a diverse range of stakeholders within the nominee’s professional network.

Benefits – Canada Gairdner International Award for Researchers

1. Recipients of the Canada Gairdner International Award are honored with a prize of $100,000, along with an award citation and a medal.
2. They participate in Canada Gairdner International Award Week activities and the annual Awards Gala, which takes place in late October each year, where they present and celebrate their distinguished contributions.

Application Timeline: Canada Gairdner International Award for Researchers

1. Nominations for the 2025 International and Global Health Awards must be submitted by 11:59 PM PDT on October 1, 2024.
2. Nominations for the 2025 Momentum Awards are required by 11:59 PM PDT on July 15, 2024.
3. The Canada Gairdner International Award recipients for 2025 will be announced in March or April of that year and will be formally recognized in October 2025.
4. For details visit the official website of the Canada Gairdner International Award.