Sponsor
CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health
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Award Details
The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) have established an annual Distinguished Lecturer Award in Cardiovascular Sciences in recognition of an individual's outstanding contribution to the advancement of cardiovascular sciences both in Canada and internationally.
The selected candidate will be an outstanding scientist who has conducted the majority of their research in Canada and who has contributed to the advancement of cardiovascular sciences. The individual may have conducted work in any one of a number of cardiovascular disciplines and within any of the four CIHR research theme areas: biomedical; clinical; health systems and services; and, social, cultural, environmental and population health. The nominated candidate's research should also be in a field of interest to the CIHR-ICRH, CCS, and attendees of Vascular 2023.
The award includes a $5,000 honorarium and reimbursement of eligible expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations, registration fee, etc.) for the recipient to attend Vascular 2023 and participate in in a session as a part of Canadian Cardiovascular Congress at Vascular 2023.
Nominations will be assessed against the following evaluation criteria:
- Impact of nominee's research in cardiovascular sciences both in Canada and internationally; extent to which the nominee has contributed significantly to the advancement of cardiovascular sciences both in Canada and internationally (e.g., important/key research results or findings) over the last ten years;
- Relevance/application/impact of nominee's research to clinical outcomes, new IP, or other important breakthroughs in the field of cardiovascular sciences;
- Demonstrated strength and reputation of the nominee in the field of cardiovascular sciences in Canada and internationally; and
- Impact of the nominee's mentorship and training environment on the development of early career scientists and other highly qualified personnel in Canada and internationally.