Canadian Nutrition Society Postdoctoral Award
The Canadian Nutrition Society Postdoctoral Award recognizes early-career scientists and clinicians engaged in outstanding research related to food and nutrition at a Canadian institution.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Canadian Nutrition Society Postdoctoral Award, the nominee must:
- be a CNS Early Career I member in good standing;
- be engaged in research focused on topics related to food and nutrition; and
- be a postdoctoral fellow (post-MD/PhD) at a recognized Canadian institution.
Career Interruptions
Nominees may indicate career interruptions, such as medical leave, maternity leave or parental leave, that may have influenced opportunities for knowledge production, publications and related activities.
Nomination Deadline
Nominations are due February 1, 2027 by 11:59 a.m. ET and must be submitted through the Online Award Nomination Tool.
Nomination Package
In addition to the email addresses, titles, and current positions of both the nominee and nominator, a complete nomination package must include the following:
Curriculum Vitae
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) for the nominee. The CV must follow the current Tri-agency CV format developed jointly by CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC.
Nominees should use the official Tri-agency CV template and instructions most relevant to, or aligned with, their research area.
Key Publications
Reprints of the nominee’s three most important publications.
Research Contributions
A summary of the nominee’s most significant research contributions of no more than 750 words.
Reference Letter
A reference letter of no more than 2 pages from the nominee’s thesis supervisor or postdoctoral fellowship (PDF) supervisor describing the nature and significance of the work for which the nomination is being submitted.
Application Review
Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application by the deadline. CNS staff will review applications for eligibility and completeness before they proceed to adjudication.
Late, incomplete or ineligible applications will not proceed to review.
Selection & Award
An anonymous committee appointed by the Canadian Nutrition Society will review all eligible nominations and recommend a recipient for the Canadian Nutrition Society Postdoctoral Award.
The recipient will receive:
- a recognition plaque; and
- a monetary award.
The award will be presented during the CNS Annual Conference.
Please see the conference program for details on award presentations.