John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award
Recognizing leading researchers improving health and well-being globally through scientific research addressing health inequities.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: Gairdner Foundation
- Opportunity Type: International Research Award
- Deadline: October 1, 2025 (11:59 PM PDT)
- Award Announcement: March/April 2026
- Award Presentation: October 2026
- Themes: Global Health, Health Inequities, Scientific Research
- Funding: CAD $100,000 prize
🌍 About the Award
The John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award honors researchers who have made major scientific advances to improve health outcomes in the developing world. By addressing health inequities, the award encourages applying scientific research to global health challenges and celebrates transformative contributions to health equity.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Researchers from any country, including Malaysia and ASEAN nations.
- Significant contributions to scientific research impacting health outcomes in developing regions.
- Not primarily engaged in administrative or advocacy roles.
- Nominated by an expert; self-nominations are not accepted.
🎁 Award Benefits
- CAD $100,000 monetary prize (shared if multiple recipients).
- Recognition at the Gairdner Annual Awards Gala.
- Participation in Gairdner Week events with leading researchers.
- Enhanced visibility in the international scientific community.
📝 How to Apply
- Identify a qualified nominator who is an expert in the nominee's field.
- Prepare required materials, including:
- Nominee details
- Citation (max 150 words)
- Summary of research impact and key contributions (max 1000 words)
- List of top 5 publications with brief outlines
- Short CV (10–20 pages)
- Nominee in Context statement (max 1000 words)
- 3–5 letters of reference (max 3 pages each)
- Submit the nomination package via the online portal.
📅 Program Timeline
- Nomination Period Opens: Mid-April 2025
- Nomination Deadline: October 1, 2025
- Award Announcement: March/April 2026
- Award Presentation: October 2026
🌟 Recognize Excellence in Global Health Research!
Nominate a groundbreaking researcher for the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award and honor their contributions to health equity worldwide.
Submit a NominationQuestions? Email nominations@gairdner.org
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Source: gairdner.org
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