Application Deadline: October 1, 2020
The Gairdner Foundation is pleased to announce the 2020 Canada Gairdner Award laureates, recognizing some of the world’s most significant biomedical research and discoveries. During these challenging times, we believe it is important to celebrate scientists and innovators from around the world and commend them for their tireless efforts to conduct research that impacts human health.
The Gairdner Foundation was established in 1957 with the main goal of recognizing and rewarding international excellence in fundamental research impacting human health. Seven awards are given each year: five Canada Gairdner International Awards for biomedical research, one John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, for impact on global health issues, and one Canada Gairdner Wightman Award, for a Canadian scientists showcasing scientific excellence and leadership.
Laureates each receive $100, 000 CDN that can be put towards anything that laureate wishes. Past laureates have used their winnkngs to support their labs, their research or even paid for their niece to attend medical school.
Awards
• The Canada Gairdner International Awards: 5 Awarded Annually – Awarded to outstanding researchers whose unique scientisfic contributions have increased the understanding of human biology and disease and contributed to the relief of human suffering.
• The Canada Gairdner Global Health Award: 1 Awarded Annually- (Can be shared) Awarded for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of those facing health inequities worldwide.
• The Canada Gairdner Wightman Award: 1 Awarded Annually – Awarded to a Canadian health researcher who demonstrates extraordinary leadership paired with exceptional science.
Prizes
Six internationally open awards of $100,000 cad are given annually:
• 5 international Awards for outstanding biomedical scientist who have made original contributions to medicine resulting in an increased understanding of human biology and disease.
• 1 Global Health Award for scientifically based research that has improved thew health and well-being of those facing health inquilities worldwide
Eligibility
Open to world-leading researchers in biomedical or global health research
No posthumous or self-nominations
Nominations
Anyone can nominate a Canada Gairdner awardee. Review the guides, take a look at the FAQs and submit your nomination through the online e nomination portal.
For more information, visit Canada Gairdner Awards.
