Research Awards
As the largest non-governmental funder of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research in Canada, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada proudly celebrates and recognizes Canadian IBD researchers for their exceptional contributions to the field of IBD research through four awards.
The notable awards, which you can learn more about below, include:
- Research Leadership Award
- Rising Star Award
- Women in IBD: Outstanding Researcher Award
- Women in IBD: Emerging Researcher Award
From seasoned investigators to emerging researchers, the recipients of these awards drive essential research that advances our promise to discover cures and improve quality of life for people affected by Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
We encourage you to nominate your IBD colleagues for these research awards to recognize their contributions to the Canadian IBD research landscape. Self-nominations are also accepted.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit nominations as early as possible. The deadline for all nominations is August 15 by 5:00 pm ET.
Please note that each award has its own eligibility, nomination, and selection criteria. To submit a nomination, you must complete an online application form and provide other required materials by the stipulated due date.
Research Leadership Award
The Research Leadership Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates leadership in the field of IBD research, significantly contributes to advancing Crohn’s and colitis research in Canada, and makes exceptional contributions to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s mission and promise.
To learn more about the Research Leadership Award or submit a nomination, click here
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award recognizes the basic or clinical research accomplishments of an outstanding emerging investigator, within five 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). The recipient is an innovative leader who advances Crohn's and colitis research in Canada, and has made an outstanding contribution to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s mission.
To learn more about the Rising Star Award or submit a nomination, click here
WOMEN in IBD Awards
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada and Pfizer Canada’s Women in IBD Awards provide research program funding to recognize women of influence who are making outstanding contributions to the field of IBD research. Recipients will have their travel, accommodations and conference fees paid to attend the Meeting of the Minds conference and present their work.
Nominations will be reviewed and selected based on the nominee’s impact on the Canadian IBD community, contributions to Crohn’s and Colitis Canadas mission, and demonstration of innovation and leadership in the field of IBD research.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit nominations as early as possible. The deadline for all nominations is August 15 by 5:00 pm ET.
Women in IBD: Outstanding Researcher Award
This award recognizes an exceptional female IBD basic or clinical researcher who has been an inspirational leader and role model in the field of IBD research, and contributed significantly to advancing Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s mission. The recipient will receive $25,000 to support their IBD research program.
To learn more about the Outstanding Researcher Award or submit a nomination, click here
Women in iBD: Emerging Researcher Award
This award acknowledges the basic or clinical research accomplishments of a junior/newly emerging female IBD researcher, within 5 years of their first faculty appointment (not including any leaves of absence), who has shown creativity, initiative and commitment to advancing IBD research and quality of patient care in Canada. The recipient will receive $15,000 to support their IBD research program.
To learn more about the Emerging Researcher Award or submit a nomination, click here