Researchers are welcome to submit proposals for the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award.
This award recognises researchers who have used rational and science-based research to improve the well-being of those facing health inequalities worldwide.
Funding
Each winner will receive a $100,000 prize, an individual award citation, and a medal.
Requirements
- Potential winners are exceptional, research-focused, and scientific investigators impacting global health and health inequity.
- Nominees should demonstrate that they have produced a distinct body of scientific research contributions by applying rational scientific approaches to discovery, implementation, evaluation, or policy interventions.
How to Apply
Submit your proposal before October 1, 2025. Click HERE to Apply
The John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award invites researchers to submit proposals that demonstrate the use of rational and science-based research to enhance the well-being of individuals facing health inequalities worldwide.
This prestigious award acknowledges impactful researchers implementing scientific strategies in discovery, evaluation, or policy interventions. Each awardee receives $100,000, a citation, and a medal.
To qualify, nominees must be exceptional investigators focused solely on research with significant contributions to global health. They should not hold administrative or advocacy roles.
Applications require a bio-data submission, a 150-word citation, a 1000-word research summary, summaries of top five related publications, a 10-20 page CV, and 3-5 letters of evaluation.
Proposals must be submitted by October 1, 2025. Interested parties can begin their application process by visiting the provided link.
