Canada Gairdner International Award - 2025

Canada Gairdner International Award

The Canada Gairdner Awards celebrate the world’s best biomedical and global health researchers through annual awards.

About the Gairdner Awards

The Canada Gairdner International Award recognizes outstanding biomedical scientists who have made original contributions resulting in an increased understanding of human biology and disease.

Nominations in the field of translational research are welcome. The award is intended for seminal bodies of work, not cumulative lifetime achievement.

Canada Gairdner International Award winners receive a $100 000 prize, award citation and a medal.

Eligibility

Successful nominees are exceptional, research-focused scientific investigators who have transformed the understanding of human biology and disease and have produced a distinct body of scientific research contributions.

Scholars may not apply for the Canada Gairdner International Award; they must be nominated by an expert in their field.

Nomination Process

A complete nomination includes the following required information:

  • Nominee Details
  • Citation (150 words max)
  • Research Summary (1,000 words max)
  • Top Five Publications including a brief summary of the impact/importance of each
  • Short CV (10-20 pages)
  • Nominee in Context (1,000 words max): contextualize the nominees work including
    • Impact on trajectory or foundational understanding of their field
    • Significant contributors or potential co-nominees for the work being highlighted
    • Clarification of their individual contribution to collaborative projects
  • Letter of Reference (max. 3 pages each): provide 3-5 letters with objective evaluations of the candidate and their body of work

Resources

Dedicated support and resources for Indigenous research and Equity Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization in research are provided through the Inclusive Research Excellence and Impact team. You can access tailored and curated resources through our webpages (EDID, Indigenous Resources, Knowledge Mobilization) and you can also complete a request for support form to request a consultation and additional assistance. If you are unsure if your nomination involves Indigenous research, it is recommended that you contact the team early for determination and support.

Submission

Final nominations are submitted directly to the online nomination portal: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/gairdner/

Deadline(s)

Notice of Intent to Nominate: August 16, 2024 (email rwprizes@uwo.ca if you wish to have Western Research support and coordination of your nomination)

The final submission deadline is October 1, 2024.

More information about the Gairdner International Award can be found here: https://www.gairdner.org/award/canada-gairdner-international-award

Further details about the complete nomination process and required documentation are available at: https://gairdner.org/awards/submit-a-nomination/

Contact

Potential nominators and nominees are encouraged to contact Research Awards & Distinctions at rwprizes@uwo.ca regarding Western Research support and coordination of your nomination.