Canada Gairdner International Award
- Recognizes outstanding researchers whose unique scientific contributions have increased the understanding of human biology and disease.
- The Gairdner Foundation invites the scientific community to nominate qualified researchers for this Award.
- Nominations in the field of translational research are welcome.
- The award is intended for seminal bodies of work, not cumulative lifetime achievement.
- View the Nomination Guide
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.
- Gairdner invites nominations from any field of research impacting global health and health inequity.
- The award is intended for research-focused candidates, not those primarily involved in administrative or advocacy roles. This award can be shared by multiple recipients at the discretion of the Foundation.
- View the Nomination Guide
Nomination Deadline for both the 2024 Canada Gairdner International Award & the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award: 1 October 2023 | 11:59 pm PDT
Recipients Announced: March 2024
Recipients Presented: October 2024
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