Sponsor
Robarts Research Institute
Description
The Taylor Prize is awarded annually by Robarts Research Institute to an individual or individuals who have made significant contributions to a field of basic or clinical research in one of the Institute's principal areas of research.
Each year, a topic is selected and the scientific community is invited to nominate individual scientists or groups of scientists whose initiatives fall within that particular field of research.
The 2026 theme is Discovery and application of gene therapy. The theme encompasses gene addition and replacement, CRISPR and related editing tools, RNA-based strategies, delivery technologies, and breakthroughs that enhance safety and long-term impact.
Eligibility
The Taylor Prize acknowledges distinguished scientists for their transformative, career-defining work in basic sciences, translational research and innovations in medicine.
The 2026 Taylor Prize honours pioneering advancements in gene therapy and gene editing, recognizing researchers who have redefined medicine by addressing disease at its genetic roots.
Further information regarding this year's theme can be found on the Robart's Research Institute website.
Prize
The Prize consists of a cash award of $50,000CAD.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
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External Deadline | Nominations should be submitted directly to the Robarts Research Institute website. Please also submit a copy of the full nomination dossier and OR-5 to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline.
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How to Apply
Nominations must be submitted directly to the Robarts Research Institute website. Please also submit a copy of the full nomination dossier and OR-5 to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline.
For More Information
Questions about the nomination process can be directed to allan.lewis@schulich.uwo.ca. Please also visit the Robarts Research Institute: J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine web page or contact kkariyap@uoguelph.ca.