Nomination Deadlines: 2024 Canada Gairdner International Award & John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award

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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