[cid:image001.jpg@01D94B73.1CE5E150] 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/...

For more information, please contact BRIrequests@hollandbloorview.camailto:BRIrequests@hollandbloorview.ca

Read about the 2022 recipientshttps://hollandbloorview.ca/research-education/bloorview-research-institute/awards-events/pursuit-award/2022-pursuit-award. ________________________________

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.camailto: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

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753 McDermot Avenue, Chown Building, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6

Tel: 204-789-3402 Email: bianca.felisbino@umanitoba.camailto:bianca.felisbino@umanitoba.ca