Gairdner Foundation - Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award 2026 (With up to $100,000 Prize in Award)

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About Gairdner Foundation - Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award

The Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award honours Canadian mid-career researchers who have made major scientific contributions in health research.The award recognizes focused bodies of scientific work that have had a meaningful impact on human health and health-related research.It is designed for researchers who are beyond the early-career stage but still have strong potential to continue producing influential scientific discoveries.

• Sponsor Organisation: Gairdner Foundation

Benefits of Gairdner Foundation - Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award

Each award winner receives:

• $100,000 prize
• Award citation
• Medal
• Recognition as a Canada Gairdner Momentum Award laureate
• Participation in Gairdner Week events
• Participation in the annual Awards Gala in late October

Gairdner Foundation - Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award Requirements

The award is intended for Canadian mid-career researchers who have made significant scientific contributions in health research.

Eligible nominees should:

• Be mid-career researchers
• Generally be 10 to 15 years after their first independent research appointment
• Have produced exceptional scientific research contributions in the past six years
• Show continued potential to make an impact on human health
• Have produced the nominated body of work while based in Canada
• Demonstrate a focused and cohesive body of scientific research

The award is suitable for researchers whose recent work shows clear momentum, scientific quality, and potential for future influence.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

15 July, 2026

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