Health Sciences | Research

American Public Health Association Awards

APHA publishes the American Journal of Public Health and The Nation's Health newspaper. APHA serves as a convenor, catalyst and advocate to build capacity in the public health community.

Value of Award	Varies by competition – typically involves small financial amount plus travel and accommodation to awards presentation ceremony
Eligibility requirements	For full details please contact Deborah Dillard
Nature of submission
Deadline	April 20, 2024
Website	American Public Health Association Awards

Article of Year (Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) and Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR)

This award is intended to recognize published research in a peer-reviewed journal that has significantly contributed to the advancement of the field of HSPR in Canada. The research article must report on original research conducted by the author (commentaries and editorials will not considered).

Research that demonstrates a clear or potential impact on policy, practice, or health outcomes (e.g., inform the design or implementation of health services policies or interventions, decision maker uptake, change management for improved practice);

Research that breaks ground in the way health services or policy research is conducted (e.g., innovations in methodology, novel theory or application of theory, new approaches to existing problems, new methods for engaging ‘hard-to-reach’ populations).

Value of Award	$10,000 research/KMb grant + invited lecture
Eligibility requirements	The award will be granted to the lead author(s). a. In the case where lead authorship is shared, the award will be shared equally between the authors. Lead author(s) of the article must have a primary appointment with a CIHR eligible institution or a Canadian institution. Lead author(s) can be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a citizen of another country. The article must be original research or original research synthesis and must have been published (i.e., published and accessible online, not accepted to be published at a future date) in a peer-reviewed journal between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. At least one author of the article (lead or co-author) must be affiliated with a CIHR Eligible institution to receive the funds. Applicants may only submit one article per competition year. This article must not have been submitted in the previous competition cycle. Applicants cannot have previously received the Article of the Year award. Articles involving members of the CIHR Governing Council, CIHR Scientific Directors and CIHR and institute staff as lead author (first or last) are ineligible for this award.
Nature of submission
Deadline	February 8, 2024
Website	Article of Year

Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research (Canadian Cancer Society)

Each year the Canadian Cancer Society honours exceptional men and women who have made a significant contribution in cancer research. Six awards are available: Robert L. Noble Prize, O. Harold Warwick Prize, William E. Rawls Prize, and Bernard and Francine Dorval Prize, Inclusive Excellence Prize, and the Lifetime Contribution Prize

Value of Award	$20,000 towards research program for each of the six awards.
Eligibility requirements	Varies – see award description. Candidates will either be promising young researchers beginning their independent research career, or researchers who have had outstanding achievements in cancer research.
Nature of submission	NEW Process Varies by award. Candidates will be either promising young researchers beginning their independent research career, or researchers who have had outstanding achievements in cancer research. Nominees must create and submit their own nomination(s) in EGrAMS by the award deadline date.
Deadline	January 17, 2024
Website	https://cancer.ca/en/research/for-researchers/awards-for-excellence

Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement Award and other diabetes related awards (National Scientific & Health Care Achievement Awards)

The Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement Award is the highest scientific award of the American Diabetes Association. Given in memory of Sir Frederick Banting, a medical scientist, doctor and Nobel laureate who is noted as one of the key investigators in the discovery of insulin, the Banting Medal is awarded annually to honor highly meritorious career achievement in the field of diabetes research.

Value of Award	$20,000 Honorarium; Award includes two round-trip coach airfares and hotel accommodations for up to 7-nights and other travel related expenses. Includes complimentary registration to Scientific Sessions.
Eligibility requirements	Nominee will have demonstrated highly original, sustained and reproducible scholarship that has made major contributions to the understanding of diabetes, its treatment and/or prevention. Nominee must have MD, PhD, MD/PhD degree or equivalent. Both U.S. and non-U.S. residents are eligible for award. Contributions and volunteer service to both national and international diabetes organizations and the broader diabetes community may also be taken into consideration.
Nature of submission	Candidates must be nominated by any professional member of the American Diabetes Association; All Banting nominations must have the following documents uploaded as one .pdf file: Letter of nomination (no more than 400 words), signed by no more than 3 individuals, will be accepted. Letter of nomination should address criteria for selection. Nominee’s biography. Nominee’s CV with career and publication highlights. Annotated list of the nominee’s 10 most significant publications.
Deadline	September 15, 2023 by 8:00 pm ET (anticipated)
Website	https://professional.diabetes.org/

BIOTECanada Gold Leaf Awards

As a celebration of Canadian innovation, BIOTECanada's Gold Leaf Awards program is your opportunity to recognize both companies and individuals who have made significant achievements to our industry. Launched in 2001, these prestigious awards are given annually by Canada's national biotechnology industry association.

Value of Award	Gold Leaf Glass Trophy
Eligibility requirements	Open to members and non-members of the association.
Nature of submission	The nominator is responsible for informing the nominee their name has been submitted, and must indicate on the form the nominee is willing to stand.
Deadline	April 30 (annually)
Website	https://www.biotech.ca/about/gold-leaf-awards/

Canada Gairdner - Early Career Investigator Competition

Up to five investigators will be chosen to give 10 minute talks in association with the Laureate Lectures on October 26, 2023, to participate in a follow-up networking session with 2023 laureates and to attend the 2023 Awards Gala on October 26, 2023 (travel and hotel provided). The talks will be broadcast live and recorded for YouTube distribution globally. This is a competitive process, with the finalists being selected by the laureates themselves.

Value of Award	Networking session, attendance at Awards Gala, travel and hotel provided.
Eligibility requirements	The sponsor invites early career investigators across Canada to submit a 2 minute video proposal for their research presentation, plus a 100 word summary. This call is open to all faculty and professionals at the Assistant Professor or equivalent rank.
Nature of submission	Applicants must indicate one of the following Laureate options as their intended match: Bonnie Bassler, Michael Silverman, Peter Greenberg - Quorum sensing, bacterial biology Demis Hassabis, John Jumper – Protein structure prediction, artificial intelligence in research José Belizán - Perinatal health, evidence-based interventions, community inclusion in research Christopher Mushquash - Culturally- and contextually-led research and interventions, mental health and substance abuse Gelareh Zadeh - Brain tumour biology, treatment and early detection Submissions should include a 2 minute video proposal for your research presentation, plus a 100 word summary explaining how your science relates to one or more of this year’s laureates and what you hope to learn from your interactions with them. If you wish to use slides in your video we request no more than two (2) be included.
Deadline	August 15
Website	https://www.gairdner.org/resource-hub/2023-gairdner-early-career-investigator-competition

Canada Gairdner International Award

The Canada Gairdner International Award recognizes outstanding researchers whose unique scientific contributions have increased the understanding of human biology and disease and contributed to the relief of human suffering.

Value of Award	$100,000, medal (5 awarded)
Eligibility requirements	Open to residents of any country without restriction. Candidates must have seminal discoveries or major scientific contributions that constitutes an original and significant achievement in biomedical science.
Nature of submission	NOMINEE DETAILS: Contact and basic professional information CITATION (Max. 150 words): 1-2 sentence statement identifying nominee’s distinct body of research. RESEARCH SUMMARY (Max. 1000 words): Summary of nominee’s nominated scientific body of work TOP FIVE: Top 5 publications related to the research summary, with a brief summary of the impact/importance SHORT CV: 10-20 pages NOMINEE IN CONTEXT (Max. 1000 words): Contextualize the nominee’s body of work, including: Impact on the trajectory or foundational understanding of their field, Other significant contributors or potential co-nominees for the work highlighted in the nomination Clarification of their individual contributions within collaborative projects and publications. LETTERS OF EVALUATION (3-5 letters, 2-3 pgs): Letter writers should be familiar with the field, be able to provide objective evaluations of the candidate and their body of work, not just an endorsement, and should represent a range of stakeholders in the nominee’s professional sphere. Online information sessions are available in July, August and early September for those interested in the award and nomination – see website.
Deadline	October 1 (annually)
Website	https://www.gairdner.org/award/canada-gairdner-international-award

Canada Gairdner Momentum Award

The Canada Gairdner Momentum Award annually recognizes two mid-career investigators (typically 10-15 years past their first independent research appointment) working in Canada who in their last six active years have produced exceptional scientific research contributions with continued potential for impact on human health. The Gairdner Foundation welcomes submissions from all areas of health research including but not limited to discovery, clinical, global health, and population science and translational research.

Value of Award	Medal and $50,000 for personal use
Eligibility requirements	Typically 10-15 years past their first independent research appointment, candidates must be working in Canada who in their last six active years have produced exceptional scientific research contributions with continued potential for impact on human health.
Nature of submission	Successful nominees will have produced a focused, cohesive body of scientific research which has made a significant impact in health research. Consideration will also be given to a nominee’s contributions to the growth and enrichment of the Canadian research community.
Deadline	July 15, 2024 (anticipated)
Website	https://www.gairdner.org/award/canada-gairdner-momentum-award

Canada Gairdner Wightman Award

On hold 2022/23

The Canada Gairdner Wightman Award recognizes a Canadian health researcher who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership paired with exceptional science. Successful nominees will demonstrate research excellence in the health sciences at an international level as well as superior leadership among their peers, with local, national and international impact.

Value of Award	$100,000
Eligibility requirements	Open to residents of any country without restriction. Candidates must have seminal discoveries or major scientific contributions that constitutes an original and significant achievement in biomedical science. .
Nature of submission	Candidates must be nominated by someone from the scientific community. An application consists of candidate's CV, bibliography, nomination, and two letters of support through nomination portal.
Deadline	October 1 (annually) - On hold 2022/23
Website	https://gairdner.org/awards/wightman-award/

Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

The Academy recognizes the full breadth of academic health science including all of the medical and allied health sciences and ranging from fundamental science to social science and population health. Fellows elected to the Academy will be health and biomedical science leaders who have achieved national and international peer recognition for their contributions to the health sciences (awards, invited lectures, invited reviews and editorials).

Value of Award	Fellowship
Eligibility requirements	They will have demonstrated leadership (evidenced by elected or appointed roles and offices in their own institution and in regional, national and international organizations); creativity (exceptional scholarship, publications, innovative technologies, patents); distinctive competencies (identifiable national/international expertise that will contribute to the body of expertise of the CAHS); and commitment to advance academic health sciences (academic service and innovation at local, national and international levels, including teaching and public service).
Nature of submission	The primary nominator must be a CAHS Fellow. In addition to providing a letter of nomination that introduces the nominee and co-nominators, the primary nominator accepts responsibility to co-ordinate the entire application. Two co-nominators, who would normally be an institutional leader from the nominee’s institution and a colleague from a different institution, national or international, will attest their support of the nomination. ● Data sheet on nominee (pg. 1), citation and key words (pg. 2), succinct summary of nominee's accomplishments and contributions (pg. 3) ● Letters of nomination from three (3) nominators (including the primary nominator which appears first) ● Personal statement from the nominee on the commitment s/he is willing to make to advance academic health sciences (page 4). A note for the guidance of the nominee in this regard is included in this nomination package (page 5) and should be provided to the nominee by the first nominator ● Curriculum vitae of the nominee that clearly identifies trainees as authors of papers by means of an asterisk on the trainee’s name.
Deadline	March 6, 2024 (anticipated)
Website	https://cahs-acss.ca/nominations/

Canadian Cancer Research Alliance

The CCRA Awards, initiated in 2011, recognize and celebrate on a biennial basis the outstanding contributions of individuals who have had a remarkable impact on cancer research and the cancer research community.

There are four award categories as follows:

Exceptional Leadership in Cancer Research
Outstanding Achievements in Cancer Research
Distinguished Service to Cancer Research
Exceptional Leadership in Patient Involvement in Cancer Research

Value of Award	Certificate
Eligibility requirements	Past award winners are not eligible for a second award. Please consult the CCRA website regarding past award winners. Nominations, including self-nominations, are accepted and nomination forms may be submitted in either official language. Additional space is provided for French language submissions. Participation in the nomination process is voluntary. Should the nominee refuse to provide the necessary information or sign-off on this nomination, the nomination cannot be accepted.
Nature of submission	Nomination or self-nomination via webform: 500 word lay summary should provide clear and concise examples of how the nominee’s contributions/achievements support the award category
Deadline	February 6, 2025 (Biennial nomination in Odd years)
Website	https://www.ccra-acrc.ca/ccra-awards/

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame - Laureate

Canadian citizens whose outstanding leadership and contributions to medicine and the health sciences, in Canada or abroad, have led to extraordinary improvements in human health. Laureates will be recognized for:

Leadership in building excellence in health for Canadians & the world
Leadership in health promotion, illness prevention and care
Leadership in research with national and international recognition for a scientific contribution

Value of Award	Laureate status
Eligibility requirements	Their work may be a single meritorious contribution or a lifetime of superior accomplishments. Pioneers in their field, they are role models who inspire young Canadians to pursue careers in the health sciences. The CMHF perceives health leadership to be inclusive of many professions and roles including doctors, researchers, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, policy makers - to name only a few. Nominations of Canadians, living or posthumous, who meet the criteria from the many aspects of health are encouraged. The CMHF recognizes that contributions deemed worthy of Laureate status evolve over time and differ across diverse communities, requiring that the selection process recognize excellence in the context of time and place. Up to six individuals may be selected for induction annually; only one individual may be inducted posthumously each year.
Nature of submission
Deadline	June 10, 2024
Website	https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/faq

2024 CIHR-ICRH/CCCS Distinguished Lecturer Award in Critical Care Sciences

To recognize an individual's outstanding contribution to the advancement of critical care in Canada and internationally. The selected candidate will be an outstanding investigator who has conducted the majority of their research in Canada and contributed significantly to the advancement of critical care medicine in Canada and/or internationally. The individual may have conducted work in any one of several acute care medicine disciplines and within any of the four CIHR research theme areas: biomedical; clinical; health systems and services; and social, cultural, environmental, and population health. The successful candidate's research should also be aligned with the interests of CCCS.

Value of Award	$5,000 honorarium in addition to reimbursement of eligible expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations, etc.) for the recipient to attend the 2024 CCCF Meeting to be held in Toronto and to deliver a lecture on a research topic relevant to the research audience.
Eligibility requirements	Please complete a standardized nomination form [ PDF (192 KB) ] form and submit it to icrh.iscr@cihr-irsc.gc.ca by 4:00 pm MT on April 15, 2024. All emails received will be acknowledged. Nomination letter to be signed by your Dean.
Nature of submission
Deadline	April 15
Website	2024 CIHR-ICRH/CCCS Distinguished Lecturer Award in Critical Care Sciences

2024 CIHR-ICRH/CCCS Mid-Career Lecturer Award in Critical Care Sciences

To recognize an individual's outstanding contribution to the advancement of critical care in Canada and internationally at the mid-point of their career. The award will be presented to the selected candidate at the 2024 Critical Care Canada Forum (CCCF) Meeting, wherein the recipient will deliver a lecture as part of the scientific program. The selected candidate will be an outstanding mid-career investigator, who at the time of application has assumed their independent research position 5-15 years ago. The selected candidate must have conducted the majority of their research in Canada and contributed significantly to the advancement of critical care medicine in Canada and/or internationally. The individual may have conducted work in any one of several acute care medicine disciplines and within any of the four CIHR research theme areas: biomedical; clinical; health systems and services; and social, cultural, environmental, and population health. The successful candidate’s research should also be aligned with the interests of CCCS.

Value of Award	$5,000 honorarium in addition to reimbursement of eligible expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations, etc.) for the recipient to attend the 2024 CCCF Meeting to be held in Toronto and to deliver a lecture on a research topic relevant to the research audience.
Eligibility requirements	Please complete a standardized nomination form [ PDF (192 KB) ] form and submit it to icrh.iscr@cihr-irsc.gc.ca by 4:00 pm MT on April 15, 2024. All emails received will be acknowledged. Nomination letter to be signed by your Dean.
Nature of submission
Deadline	April 15
Website	2024 CIHR-ICRH/CCCS Mid-Career Lecturer Award in Critical Care Sciences

Health Research Foundation - Diversity and Equity Award

To communicate to the public the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in health sciences innovation in Canada. This award recognizes outstanding individuals whose research advances diverse and equitable representation in and access to health research and improves the health and well-being of all Canadians, and particularly those facing health inequities in Canada. The Diversity and Equity in Research Award recognizes outstanding individuals whose work advances equitable participation in health research and access to health care in Canada, improving the well-being of all Canadians, particularly those facing inequities.

Value of award	The award recipient will be presented a Diversity & Equity in Research Award. The recipient will make an address/presentation at the November event.
Eligibility requirements	Nominations are accepted from any Canadian individual or organization and is not limited to industry. A secondary nominator is required for the nomination to be considered and cannot originate from a current member of the Selection Committee. Any nomination submitted may be considered for up to two award cycles. The nominee’s work/research must have been performed in Canada by a Canadian Resident and have achieved international recognition for its contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the health sciences, health policy and/or the improvement of therapeutics and healthcare.
Nature of submission	Online nomination form - Each nomination package includes a letter of recommendation from each nominator, the nominee’s Curriculum Vitae, and supplemental material that supports the nomination.
Deadline	September 15, 2023
Website	https://innovativemedicines.ca/browse-by/health-research-foundation-hrf/awards/

Health Research Foundation - Medal of Honour

Since its inception in 1945, the Medal of Honour has been awarded to remarkable individuals whose research or contributions to public policies supportive of research and development in Canada have achieved international recognition. All recipients have made pivotal contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the health sciences and/or the improvement of therapeutics healthcare.

Value of award	$20,000 CAD; Medal
Eligibility requirements	Nominations are accepted from any Canadian individual or organization and is not limited to industry. A secondary nominator is required for the nomination to be considered and cannot originate from a current member of the Medal of Honour Committee. The nomination deadline is June 21 of the award granting year. Any nomination submitted may be considered for up to two award cycles. The nominee’s work/research must have been performed in Canada by a Canadian Resident and have achieved international recognition for its contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the health sciences, health policy and/or the improvement of therapeutics and healthcare.
Nature of submission	Each nomination package includes a letter of recommendation from each nominator, the nominee’s Curriculum Vitae, and supplemental material that supports the nomination.
Deadline	July 14, 2024 (anticipated)
Website	http://www.hrf-frs.com/en/programs/medal-of-honour

Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research

The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research was established in 2005 by Friends of CIHR in recognition of Dr. Friesen’s distinguished leadership, vision and innovative contributions to health research and health research policy. The award supports an annual fall lecture or series of lectures by a worthy and accomplished speaker of international stature on topics related to the advancement of health research and its evolving contributions to society. The Lecture endeavours to reach the broadest possible audience at major centres across Canada. Additional institutional visits ensure national impact.

Value of award	$35,000, a Citation, Travel and Hospitality costs for lecture series
Eligibility requirements	Nominees shall be individuals whose work in health-related fields has gained international recognition and skilled in explaining to peers and the public the significance, challenges and opportunities in health research.
Nature of submission	Members in good standing of Friends of Canadian Institutes of Health Research (FCIHR) or the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) may make nominations, at any time, without limit. Presidents and Deans of Medicine of Canadian universities are canvassed annually to nominate suitable candidates. Scientific Directors of Research Institutes are also welcome to submit nominations. Nominations from Universities and Research Centres outside of Canada will also be considered. There is no limit to the number of nominations that may be submitted. Nominations will be considered for up to three consecutive years, after which a new submission is required.
Deadline	February 16, 2024
Website	http://www.fcihr.ca/prize/about/overview

The John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award

The John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award recognizes the world’s leading researchers who have used rational, scientifically based research to improve the wellbeing of those facing health inequalities worldwide. While a single significant scientific discovery would continue to be sufficient evidence to select a nominee, the Award will also recognize outstanding researchers who apply rational scientific approaches to successful implementation, evaluation and policy interventions.

Value of Award	$100,000, citation, and medal
Eligibility requirements	A nominee for this award is an exceptional, research-focused scientific investigator impacting global health and health inequity. Has produced a distinct body of scientific research contributions by applying rational scientific approaches to discovery, implementation, evaluation or policy interventions. Is not primarily involved in administrative or advocacy roles.
Nature of submission	NOMINEE DETAILS: Contact and basic professional information CITATION (Max. 150 words): 1-2 sentence statement identifying nominee's distinct body of research. RESEARCH SUMMARY (Max. 1000 words): Summary of nominee's scientific body of work and their impact on global health and health equity. TOP FIVE: Top 5 publications related to the research summary, with a brief summary of the impact/importance SHORT CV: 10-20 pages NOMINEE IN CONTEXT (Max. 1000 words): Contextualize the nominee's body of work, including: Online information sessions are available in July, August and early September for those interested in the award and nomination. – see website
Deadline	October 1 (annually)
Website	https://gairdner.org/awards/global-health-award/

Lasker Medical Research Awards

The Awards Program recognizes the contributions of scientists, physicians, and public servants who have made major advances in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of human disease. The Lasker Awards will be offered in three categories in 2022: Basic Research, Clinical Research, and Public Service.

Value of Award	$250,000, inscribed statuette
Eligibility requirements	The Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award honors scientists whose fundamental investigations have provided techniques, information, or concepts contributing to the elimination of major causes of disability and death. Anyone who has made an original and significant contribution in basic or clinical medical research, or in public service, is eligible for nomination. The purpose of these Awards is to honor individuals who have made significant contributions in basic or clinical research. The Award winners may reside in any country of the world. The Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award honors investigators whose contributions have improved the clinical treatment of patients. The Lasker~Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science honors scientists whose contributions to research are of unique magnitude and have immeasurable influence on the course of science, health, or medicine, and whose professional careers have engendered within the biomedical community the deepest feelings of awe and respect. The Lasker~Bloomberg Public Service Award honors men and women who have helped make possible the federal legislation and funding that supports research, and who have created public communication, public health, and advocacy programs of major importance.
Nature of submission	Colleagues familiar with the nominee(s)'s work and with the relevant field of research (or area of public service) are ideal nominators. Self-nominations or nominations written by the candidates themselves will not be considered by the Jury.
Deadline	February 1, 2024 (anticipated)
Website	https://laskerfoundation.org/awards/about-the-awards/

Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical Science

The Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award is presented to scientists for recent discoveries of particular originality and importance to basic medical research. It was established to show that educational institutions have an important role in the encouragement and development of basic science as it applies to medicine.

Value of Award	A medallion and an unspecified cash prize
Eligibility requirements	Awards are given to scientists for recent discoveries of particular originality and importance to basic medical research.
Nature of submission	Candidates must be nominated; online nomination form, nomination letter, 3 supporting letters of nomination, and a C.V.
Deadline	August 31 (annually)
Website	https://www.brandeis.edu/rosenstiel/rosenstielaward/index.html

Ontario March of Dimes Canada Jonas Salk Award (Lifetime Achievement)

Jonas Salk Award – Ontario March of Dimes Canada

Currently on Hiatus due to COVID-19

The Jonas Salk Award is presented annually to a Canadian scientist, physician or researcher who has made a new and outstanding contribution in science or medicine to prevent, alleviate or eliminate a physical disability.

Value of Award	$10,000
Eligibility requirements	Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in Canada. Candidate must have made a significant contribution to science or medicine. The research conducted must have resulted in a significant advancement in scientific knowledge, prevention, treatment or cure of a physically disabling condition. The research findings must have been published in refereed journals.
Nature of submission	Submit nomination form to sbiswas@marchofdimes.ca. If the nominee is selected for the shortlist, you may be asked for further information to support the nomination.
Deadline	March 22, 2024 (anticipated) - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jonas Salk Award will not be awarded in 2022-2023.
Website	https://www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/AboutUs/research/Pages/JonasSalkAward.aspx

OPTICA Awards

The OPTICA Awards Program (Formerly Optical Society of America (OSA)) celebrates the field's technical, research, education, business, leadership and service accomplishments.

Value of Award	Varies by award – unless noted, the nomination deadline is October 1. Over 20 awards, medals, fellowships, and honorary memberships.
Eligibility requirements	1. Nominees do not need to be Optica members. 2. This award is presented to an individual, joint nominations are not permitted. 3. An individual may not receive more than one society award in a year, nor may an individual receive more than one award for the same body of work. 4. Awards are not presented posthumously, except in the case that the recipient's death occurs after the Selection Committee decision has been made.
Nature of submission	All nominations submitted online. Candidates must be nominated by OPTICA members (except for Goodman, Land, Lippincott, Tyndall, and Walther awards)
Deadline	Varies by award; most award nominations are due October 1 Fellow Memberships are due by July 9, 2020 (anticipated)
Website	https://www.optica.org/en-us/get_involved/awards_and_honors/awards/

Outstanding Achievement Award in the Evaluation of Clinical Competence

This prestigious distinction recognizes an individual or group who demonstrate sustained excellence in Canadian health care and/or health-care research. The award is unique in that its nominees and recipients come from a broad range of health disciplines, such as dentistry, physical therapy, and medical practice.

Value of Award
Eligibility requirements	Nominations may be made by an individual or organization knowledgeable in assessment procedures within the health care professions and faculties of medicine/health sciences in Canada. A nomination letter must be submitted electronically to awards@mcc.ca no later than April 30 of the current year. In addition, the supporting documents listed below must be either included with the nomination letter or submitted later: A minimum of one additional letter of support from a person or organization, other than the principal nominator, familiar with the work of the nominee The nominee’s current curriculum vitae
Nature of submission
Deadline	April 30, 2024
Website	https://mcc.ca/about/awards-research-grants/outstanding-achievement/

Partners in Research

Partners in Research (PIR) helps Canadians understand the significance or accomplishments and promise of biomedical research in advancing health and medicine. Since its genesis, PIR has broadened its scope to encompass Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics as fields of discover and study for Canadian students. Eight awards are available.

Value of Award	Dinner
Eligibility requirements	Not specified
Nature of submission	Nominations for the Award can be submitted by a Dean, Vice-President Research or their equivalent, from any Canadian research institute, hospital or post-secondary institution. Requirements vary per award.
Deadline	January 30, 2023 (anticipated)
Website	https://partnersinresearch.ca/

Prix Galien - Innovative Product

Innovative Product Award will be presented to a drug, launched at least 12 months ago and no more than 60 months (5 years) ago, that has made the most significant overall contribution to patient care in Canada, according to the Jury of Prix Galien Canada. The product is considered a “break-through” rather than a derivative of an already existing agent. The product has made a most significant overall contribution to patient care in Canada in terms of efficacy, safety, benefits, and innovation. The product has a major impact on standards of care. If applicable, the candidate will detail the Canadian contribution to the discovery and/or development of the product and to the contribution to publications related to the product.

Value of Award	Medal (Not specified)
Eligibility requirements	Candidates can be any person or team who has been involved for at least the last five years in biopharmaceutical research leading or making a substantial contribution to the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. Candidates from academia, health care institutions, research centers and industry are eligible. Research must be performed in Canada.
Nature of submission	Entry submission is mandatory. Applicants are required to send their submission to sylvie.jacques@prix-galien-canada.com. This application should not exceed fourteen pages, and must include: The entry form duly filled and signed by an authorized Officer of the Company
Deadline	August 2, 2024 (anticipated) – date is subject to change
Website	http://prix-galien-canada.org/

Prix Galien - Research Award

The Prix Galien Canada - Research Award is presented to the researcher or the research team judged by the Jury to have made the most significant contribution to pharmaceutical research in Canada. The competition is open to any person or team who has been involved for at least the last five years in research leading or making a substantial contribution to the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. Candidates from academia, health care institutions, research centers and industry are eligible.

Value of Award	Medal (Not specified)
Eligibility requirements	Candidates can be any person or team who has been involved for at least the last five years in biopharmaceutical research leading or making a substantial contribution to the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. Candidates from academia, health care institutions, research centers and industry are eligible. Research must be performed in Canada.
Nature of submission	Entry submission is mandatory. Applicants are required to send their submission to sylvie.jacques@prix-galien-canada.com. This application should not exceed fourteen pages, and must include: The entry form duly filled and signed by an authorized Officer of the Company
Deadline	August 2, 2024 (anticipated) – date is subject to change
Website	http://prix-galien-canada.org/

Prix Galien – A 3rd Award for COVID-19 Research

Prix Galien Canada introduces a third Galien Award aimed at celebrating outstanding achievements in research against COVID-19.

The award will be provided to the individual or team who demonstrates greatest likelihood of enhancing the health and/or reducing the impact of COVID-19 on Canadians.

Value of award	Not specified
Eligibility requirements	Research must be performed in Canada. Collaboration with other countries is acceptable provided there is clear evidence of Canadian leadership and funding. Research may include a new diagnostic tool, a preventive approach including the development of a vaccine, enhanced understanding of disease mechanisms, or a therapeutic approach to the disease. The diagnostic tool, treatment approach, or vaccine should be entering human trials by early 2021 and must be accompanied by registration on a clinical trials regulatory website. For contributions that enhance understanding of disease mechanisms, a clear path to novel diagnostic, preventative or therapeutic advances should be evident.
Nature of submission	Nominations are submitted on line. Along with the registration form, companies will be asked to please send a cheque or make a direct deposit in the amount of $2,500 to Innovation Life Canada. Universities will be asked to send a cheque in the amount of $500. The registration fees will help cover the cost of the files analysis.
Deadline	January 30, 2021
Website	http://prix-galien-canada.org/

Research Canada Leadership Award

Research Canada’s Leadership in Advocacy Award is presented to either an individual or organization who/which has made outstanding efforts in advocating for Canadian health research at the local, provincial and/or national level.

Value of award	Gala Dinner
Eligibility requirements	Nominees may be an individual or organization/company/institution who or which represents or is drawn from a stakeholder group across the health innovation continuum: government, academe, industry, non-governmental (not for profit sector), patients, health consumers. All nominees must be Canadian.
Nature of submission	Nominations are accepted from Research Canada’s Members, Supporters and Partners. A secondary nominator is required for the nomination to be considered and cannot originate from a current member of Research Canada’s Award Selection Committee. Any nomination submitted may be considered for up to two award cycles.
Deadline	April 20, 2024 (Anticipated)
Website	https://rc-rc.ca/awards/

The Ryman Prize

The Ryman Prize is awarded in New Zealand but is open to anyone, anywhere in the world for work completed on an advance that has been proven to enhance quality of life for older people. The work could include, but is not limited to, a mechanical device, a discovery, an invention, a study, a book, an initiative, a proven idea, a completed research project or initiative or any other advance that enhances quality of life for older people.

Value of award	$250,000 NZ and a commemorative medal.
Eligibility requirements	The award can be made to an individual or a team. The prize is to reward work done - not for speculative projects.
Nature of submission	By nomination or self-nomination. Form available on website to be mailed /emailed with supporting documentation.
Deadline	August 4, 2024 (anticipated)
Website	https://www.rymanhealthcare.co.nz/the-ryman-prize

Warren Alpert Foundation Prize

The Warren Alpert Foundation Prize recognizes one or more scientists whose scientific achievements have led to the prevention, cure or treatment of human diseases or disorders, and/or whose research constitutes a seminal scientific finding that holds great promise of ultimately changing our understanding of and/or ability to treat disease.

Value of award	$500,000 USD; a Citation; and a Plaque
Eligibility requirements	These prizes cover achievements across all pillars of research (biomedical, clinical, health services and policy, and population and public health) and will be awarded every two years. Self nominations are not accepted. Nominees must be living.
Nature of submission	Nominations are accepted from physicians and scientists from around the world. U.S. and non U.S. citizens are eligible to be nominated. Multiple nominations from an institution are permitted. Nominations are submitted online. To complete a nomination, please provide the following information in the on-line form. All attachments must be in .PDF format. The title and institution of each nominee A C.V. and bibliography to upload for each nominee (.pdf) Nominator Contact Information A suggested citation for the award (maximum fifty words) Description of the nominee(s) research as it relates to the nomination, including the top five references related to the research. (.pdf) Responses to the following two questions in the nomination form: Why are you nominating this person or group over others who have made significant contributions in the same area of research? If nominating an individual, please comment on whether you believe it might be appropriate for others to share in this award, and if so, please describe their contributions. 2 letters in support of the nomination to upload (.pdf)
Deadline	November 8, 2023
Website	https://warrenalpert.org/

Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences

The Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences is intended to recognize breakthrough research in pure or applied life science research that is distinguished by its excellence, originality and impact on our understanding of biological systems and processes. Particular emphasis will be placed on research that champions novel approaches and challenges accepted thinking in the biomedical sciences.

Value of Award	This international award is presented annually and consists of a $50,000 prize and a luncheon in honor of the recipient. The prize winner also gives a lecture on his or her work, which is live-streamed the day of the award and available for later viewing as part of the Current Protocols webinar series.
Eligibility requirements	The Wiley Foundation invites and encourages the nomination of exceptional scientists or research teams whose research has set the standard for excellence. The evaluations of each nominee will depend on the information provided in the nomination packages. The nomination should be submitted by someone other than the nominee. More than one nomination can be made from the same organization. International nominations encouraged.
Nature of submission	Submit via website nomination form. Provide the nominee’s name, affiliation, email, and most significant contribution(s) to her/his field. If available, include a link to the nominee’s online profile.
Deadline	August 31, 2023 (confirmed)
Website	http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-390059.html https://www.wiley.com/en-us/foundation/nominate