CIHR-INMD - CNS Early Career Researcher Partnership Prize
The CIHR-INMD - CNS Early Career Researcher Partnership Prize recognizes an individual who is actively engaged in health-related research and has demonstrated excellence and outstanding contributions to nutrition-related research relevant to the mandate of the Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (INMD) and the Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS).
Eligibility
To be eligible for the CIHR-INMD - CNS Early Career Researcher Partnership Prize, the nominee must:
- be a current CNS member;
- be actively engaged in health-related research;
- have demonstrated excellence and outstanding contributions to nutrition-related research relevant to the mandates of INMD and CNS; and
- meet the definition of an Early Career Researcher as defined by CIHR and be eligible for Early Career Researcher status as of the award submission deadline.
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
A complete nomination package should include the following:
Nominee Information
The nominee’s current official title and address.
Curriculum Vitae
A curriculum vitae for the nominee that includes:
- academic record, including degrees, areas of study, institutions and dates;
- a list of papers published or accepted for publication during the past five years; and
- any personal and/or professional leaves, including the dates of each leave.
Research Contributions
A summary of the nominee’s outstanding contributions during the past five years.
Key Research Contributions
Reprints of the nominee’s most important publications, as well as titles or abstracts of papers presented at scientific conferences.
Letter of Support
A letter in support of the nominee is an important component of the nomination package. The letter should describe the nature and significance of the work for which the nomination is being submitted.
Selection & Award
Nominations may be submitted by anyone.
An anonymous committee appointed by the Canadian Nutrition Society will review the nominations and recommend a recipient for the CIHR-INMD - CNS Early Career Researcher Partnership Prize.
The recipient will receive:
- a monetary award; and
- a recognition plaque.
The award will be presented during the CNS Annual Conference.
Please see the conference program for details on award presentations.