Canadian Academy of Health Sciences - Emerging Leaders in Health Sciences 2025

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.

Emerging Leaders in Health Sciences in Canada will be recognized by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). On an annual basis, CAHS will select top emerging candidates to be recognized for a term of five years. These emerging leaders must have achieved independence in their activities, recognition from their peers, preferably on a national or international level, and they must demonstrate commitment to work with the Academy to advance its mission.

Eligibility

Nominees must answer "yes" to the following questions:

  1. Are you within 8 years of the last degree completed (PhD, MSc., M.D., J.D., DVM, PharmD, etc.)?

    For candidates who have obtained a dual degree MD/PhD (or equivalent, such as DMD/PhD) or consecutive degrees in the following order: 1) PhD, 2) professional degree, and 3) residency program degree (professional specialty), the 8-year period will begin at the end of the specialization training. However, if this training is followed by postdoctoral research, the duration of the postdoc will be counted within the 8 years.

    (Please note that leaves of absence are not included in the 8 years. Leaves of absence should be reported to explain any period that is beyond 8 years).

  2. In the last 8 years do you have achievements or recognitions that demonstrate:
    • leadership skills/abilities?
      • Influencing and inspiring others to lead change and organizational transformation in health and health care;
      • Contributing to the research or scholarly excellence;
      • Leading public outreach activities (e.g. organization of research promotion activities, leadership in research dissemination, etc.).
    • ability to establish collaborations and networking in the local, national or international scientific and/or scholar community?
    • have contributed positively to improve the health sciences?
    • commitment or your success in promoting inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in healthcare, research, education, or outreach activities?

The CAHS seeks to recognize individuals who have demonstrated or have exceptional potential for showing sustained exceptional accomplishment and impact in health sciences in Canada. At the time of election, Emerging leaders working in a university will not hold the rank of Full Professor and those working in other non-academic sectors will not have senior positions.  All emerging leaders must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Nomination Process

  1. Three Letters of Support are Required - Maximum two pages each:
    • Describe the nature and duration of the professional relationship(s) with the candidate
    • Address, in specific paragraphs, the candidate’ strengths in terms of the four (4) characteristics: leadership in the discipline, ability to establish collaborations and networking, improvement in the health of Canadian society and/or community and promotion of IDEA in Canada
  2. A full nomination package will consist of:
    • Citation (100 words)
    • Up to six key words covering areas of expertise, including content areas, techniques, and methodologies;
    • Statement on the CAHS activities the nominee wishes to be involved in (200 words);
    • Statement on the desired outcome of mentoring (200 words);
    • Description of accomplishments and contributions relevant to the CAHS' mission and activities (200 words)
    • CV (10 pages)
      • show evidence of the four characteristics of leadership, ability to establish collaborations and networking, improvement in the health of Canadian society and/or community and promotion of IDEA in Canada.

EDID Supports

Dedicated support and resources for Indigenous research and Equity Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization in research are available through the . You can complete a to receive more information or book a consultation. If you are unsure if your project involves Indigenous research, it is recommended that you contact the team early for determination and support.

Program Resources

Deadline(s)

Notice of Intent to Nominate: April 14, 2025 (email rwprizes@uwo.ca) if you wish to have 红莲社区 Research support and coordination of your nomination.

The final nomination submission deadline to CAHS is May 19, 2025.

Contact

Research Awards & Distinctions at rwprizes@uwo.ca for questions about the program.