Sponsor
Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Description
Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honours for members of the Canadian health sciences community. The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences brings together Canada’s top-ranked health and biomedical scientists and scholars to make a positive impact on the urgent health concerns of Canadians. Fellows are drawn from all disciplines across Canada's universities, healthcare and research institutes to evaluate Canada’s most complex health challenges and recommend strategic, actionable solutions.
Eligibility
- Fellows elected to the Academy will be health and biomedical science leaders who have achieved national and international peer recognition for their contributions to the health sciences (awards, invited lectures, invited reviews and editorials) and have a demonstrated track record of exceptional accomplishment and impact.
- Individuals working in government, NGO or private sectors are eligible if they have a stellar record of accomplishment in the public interest that attests to their ability to advance the mission and goals of CAHS.
- At the time of election, Fellows working in a university will normally hold the rank of Full Professor and those working in other sectors will normally have senior positions.
- At the time of election, Fellows must be either Canadian citizens or residents of Canada for the past three years, unless exceptional circumstances prompt the Board to rule otherwise.
Demonstrated Characteristics of a Fellow:
- Recognition – local, provincial, national and international peer recognition for their contributions to the health sciences (awards, invited lectures, invited reviews and editorials);
- Leadership and Potential for Civic Contribution/Engagement – evidenced by elected or appointed roles and offices in their own institution and in regional, national and international organizations;
- Creativity and Productivity – exceptional scholarship, publications, innovative technologies, patents and other examples of creativity;
- Distinctive Competencies - the Academy recognizes people with diverse backgrounds, expertise and experiences that will contribute to the body of expertise of the CAHS;
- Demonstrated Commitment to Advancement of Health Sciences and Public Health Outcomes - academic service and innovation at local, national and international levels, including teaching and public service; and
- Evidence of Contributions to advance Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in Canada – within and across disciplines, and in particular leadership in this area.
Prize
Election to the Academy
Deadlines
Consult your College regarding applicable internal review deadlines and requirements.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | College-level review and adjudication is required for candidates seeking VPRI nomination. Each College establishes and communicates its own internal deadline and submission requirements. Please contact your College Research Support contact for details on the process and timeline. | |
Internal Deadline | Each College submits one draft nomination package to Kumudinie Kariyapperuma. | |
External Deadline | NOTE: This is an anticipated deadline and is subject to confirmation once the current year's award information is available. If your nomination is submitted by a nominator other than the VPRI, or if you are submitting a self-nomination, please submit the nomination directly to the sponsor by the external deadline. Please also submit a copy of the complete nomination package and OR-5 (applicable to nominations that receive funding if successful) to research.services@uoguelph.ca. |
How to Apply
The VPRI encourages nominations for this prestigious award and will serve as the nominator for candidates selected through the College-level review process.
If you wish to nominate a colleague or be considered for VPRI nomination, please contact your College Research Support contact to express your interest and obtain information about the College's nomination process, submission requirements and College deadline.
RSO will receive one nomination per College by the internal deadline. RSO will then work with the selected nominees and their respective Colleges to further develop and strengthen the nominations, ensuring they align with the award criteria and requirements.
For the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellow, a developed nomination package will include: a nomination sheet, three letters of nomination, two personal statements and a CV.
Career Interruptions
Career interruptions due to parental leave, family care, extended illness or community responsibilities will be taken into consideration when assessing candidates' research productivity.
Nominations Submitted by Someone Other Than the VPR
If your nomination will be submitted by a nominator other than the VPR, or directly by you (self-nomination), please submit the nomination to the sponsor by the external deadline. Please also provide a copy of the complete nomination and the OR-5 (applicable to nominations that receive funding if successful) to research.services@uoguelph.ca.
For More Information
For more information on the nomination process and details, please contact your College Research Support contact or see the CAHS website.
For More Information
Please contact kkariyap@uoguelph.ca or info@cahs-acss.ca or visit the CAHS website.