Dear
colleagues,
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital’s 13th annual Pursuit Awards
international competition is now accepting applications. This competition recognizes PhD students and recent doctoral graduates from across the globe for their outstanding contributions to and achievements in
childhood disability research, thus creating a world of possibilities for children and youth living with disabilities and their families.
Some of the country’s leading young minds have showcased their innovative research, from examining how physical activity can enhance the health of children and youth with
neurodevelopmental conditions, to developing a tool to help families make informed treatment decisions for their child living with brachial plexus birth injury.
The top three candidates, chosen by an esteemed judging panel of scientists, staff and family leaders, will be announced at a ceremony held virtually during the annual Ward Research Day on
Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
The first-place recipient will receive $3,000.
The second-place recipient will receive $2,000.
The third-place recipient will receive $1,000.
The annual Pursuit Awards is made possible by the generous contributions of The Ward Family Foundation, Holland Bloorview Foundation donors, and the Bloorview Research Institute.
Learn more:
https://hollandbloorview.ca/research-education/bloorview-research-institute/awards-events/pursuit-award
For more information, please contact
BRIrequests@hollandbloorview.ca
Read about the 2022
recipients.
Application Process for the 2023 Pursuit Award
Eligibility
We encourage you to apply if your PhD research is focused on pediatric disability and you are a:
- Current PhD student (less than six months away from defense); OR
- Postdoctoral trainee (within one year of receiving PhD; OR
- Recent graduate (within one year of receiving their PhD.
Criteria
Finalists are evaluated based on significance of research results, methodological rigour, empirical content, and impact and relevance to the field of childhood disability.
Finalists are expected to pre-record their presentations for the virtual Ward Research Day on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. It is expected that finalists are available to participate in the event.
How to apply
To apply for the 2023 Pursuit Award competition, please fill out the attached application and submit to
brirequests@hollandbloorview.ca
by Friday, April 14, 2023 at
5:00 p.m. EST
Best,
Bianca Felisbino
she/her/hers
Administrative Assistant
Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
753 McDermot Avenue, Chown Building, Room A202
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6
Tel: 204-789-3402
Email:
bianca.felisbino@umanitoba.ca