Research Awards
Research Leadership Award
The nomination process has not started for 2019. Watch for further updates.
The winner of this award will have their travel, accommodation, and conference fees paid to attend the Meeting of the Minds conference in Toronto on November 1st and 2nd, 2019.
They will be recognized at the Meeting of the Minds conference and have an opportunity to present their work.
This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated leadership and contributed significantly to advancing Crohn's and colitis research in Canada and has made an exceptional leadership contribution to the mission of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.
Nominated by their fellow scientists, recipients of the Research Leadership Award have made an exceptional contribution to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s Promise to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the lives of children and adults living with these chronic diseases.
Nomination criteria:
IBD scientists and researchers in Canada are eligible to be nominated. Nominations can be submitted by fellow scientists and IBD researchers.
Submitting a Nomination
Nominees must complete the online application form below. Please note, applications are no longer being accepted via email or mail. If you encounter any difficulties with the online application forms, please contact research@crohnsandcolitis.ca.
To nominate an individual for the Research Leadership award, click HERE.
Past Winners include:
2018 Dr. Laura Sly, Vancouver, BC
Rising Star Award
The nomination process has not started for 2019. Watch for further updates.
The winner of this award will have their travel, accommodation, and conference fees paid to attend the Meeting of the Minds conference in Toronto on November 1st and 2nd, 2019.
They will be recognized at the Meeting of the Minds conference and have an opportunity to present their work.
This award recognizes an outstanding investigator in the early stages of his/her career. This award acknowledges the basic or clinical research accomplishments of a junior/newly emerging investigator in the field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, within 5 years of their first faculty appointment. The five year period criterion will be extended for individuals who have taken extended leaves of absence due to life circumstances such as parental or sick leave.
Nominated by their fellow scientists, recipients of the Rising Star Award are innovative and productive leaders who have made an outstanding contribution to supporting Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s mission.
Nomination criteria:
Nominations can be submitted by fellow scientists and IBD researchers. IBD scientists and researchers in Canada within 5 years of their first faculty appointment are eligible to be nominated.
Submitting a Nomination
Nominees must complete the online application form available on the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada website. Please note, applications are no longer being accepted via email or mail. If you encounter any difficulties with the online application forms, please contact research@crohnsandcolitis.ca.
To nominate an individual for the Rising Star Award, click HERE.
Past Winners include:
2018 Dr. Sanjay Murthy, Ottawa, ON
2017 Dr. Reena Khanna, London, ON
2016 Dr. Eric Benchimol, Nepean, ON
Contact information
If you have any questions about Crohn's and Colitis Canada grant programs or awards, please do not hesitate to connect with us. Direct your questions to:
Research Grants & Evaluation Specialist
Telephone: (416) 920-5035 ext. 252
Email: research@crohnsandcolitis.ca