The purpose of the CSCI/CIHR Award is to recognize the best resident research project conducted during a RCPSC/CFPC training program. The application will be considered on overall merit and such criteria as: research design, evidence of research ethics compliance, contribution of research to the field of study, originality, relevance of study, quality of end product (i.e. paper, poster, presentation and educational innovation).
Award
An award of $1,000.
A complimentary two year CSCI membership.
A certificate signed by the CIHR and CSCI presidents.
Presentation of the Award
The award is presented to the winner by a CSCI member of the faculty. The winner is expected to make a short presentation on some aspect of clinical research. The presentation could be part of an existing division/department teaching activity e.g. Grand Rounds
Criteria and Considerations
There are no restrictions on the type of research eligible for the award. However, the research must have been completed while applicants were residents.
Application Process
Applicants must be registered postgraduate trainees at the University of Toronto for the upcoming academic year. Each applicant must submit all of the following as a complete package via e-mail to Arlene McKinley.
Nomination Form (The deadline for this award is Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11:59pm)
Completed project report/publication/product
300 word abstract of the project
Letter of reference from Program Director or Designated Program Research Coordinator
Selection Process
The applications will be reviewed and ranked by the Postgraduate Awards Committee. Winners will be notified in October. A memo will be sent out to all Program Directors in early May regarding the CSCI/CIHR awards and a reminder sent a week before the deadline.
