Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital’s 14th annual Pursuit Awards international competition is now accepting applications. This competition recognizes PhD students and recent doctoral graduates from across the globe for their outstanding contributions to and achievements in childhood disability research, enabling personalized versions of a good life across the lifespan, for all individuals with childhood onset disabilities, acquired injuries and developmental differences, their families and communities.
Some of the country’s leading young minds have showcased their innovative research, from examining how physical activity can enhance the health of children and youth with neurodevelopmental conditions, to developing a tool to help families make informed treatment decisions for their child living with brachial plexus birth injury.
The top three candidates, chosen by an esteemed judging panel of scientists, staff and family leaders, will be announced at a ceremony held during the annual BRI Research Symposium November 7th and 8th 2024.
- The first-place recipient will receive $3,000.
- The second-place recipient will receive $2,000.
- The third-place recipient will receive $1,000.
The annual Pursuit Awards is made possible by the generous contributions of The Ward Family Foundation, Holland Bloorview Foundation donors, and the Bloorview Research Institute.
Application Process for the 2024 Pursuit Award
Eligibility
We encourage you to apply if your PhD research is focused on pediatric disability and you are a:
- Current PhD student (less than six months away from defense); OR
- Postdoctoral trainee (within one year of receiving PhD); OR
- Recent graduate (within one year of receiving their PhD).
Criteria
Finalists are evaluated based on significance of research results, methodological rigour, empirical content, and impact and relevance to the field of childhood disability.
Finalists are expected to pre-record their presentations for the annual BRI Research Symposium November 7th and 8th 2024. It is expected that finalists are available to participate in the event.
How to apply
To apply for the 2024 Pursuit Award competition, please fill out the attached application and submit to brirequests@hollandbloorview.ca by Friday, September 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EST
