Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA)
2006-2007 CADR-IMHA Student Research Awards Competition
Applications are solicited for the Student Research Awards Competition of the Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR). Awards are supported by the
CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (
IMHA).
Up to six awards may be made, consisting of first and second place in each of the categories listed below. In addition, the two most highly ranked applicants will represent Canada in the Unilever Hatton Awards Competition sponsored by Unilever and the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). The Hatton Awards Competition will take place at the IADR General Session in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 20-24, 2007.
The two representatives from Canada will receive monetary compensation towards their travel expenses to Louisiana. Since the awards may not be sufficient to cover all travel costs, the mentor is expected to confirm in advance that s/he will support any extra expenses.
Applications should be submitted to:
Dr Edward Putnins, Vice-President CADR Faculty of Dentistry The University of British Columbia Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences 2199 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3 E mail: putnins@interchange.ubc.ca
Rules of the competition
Eligibility
Students and postdoctoral fellows working in dental (oral health sciences) research in Canada are eligible to apply. To be considered for the competition, the student's research may not be published or presented at any major scientific meeting prior to the deadline for submission of IADR abstracts (October 2, 2006). Students who have previously won a CADR-IMHA Student Research Award are not eligible to reapply in that same category.
Categories
There are three categories in the CADR-IMHA and Hatton Awards Competitions (Junior, Senior Basic Science and Senior Clinical Research). Applicants must indicate in which of these three categories they are eligible to compete.
- Junior (up to 2 awards): Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or dental degree. This competition will be limited to those candidates who have carried out their research as part of undergraduate/professional training (research undertaken as an undergraduate science student, as a dental student, or at a time of pursuing an intercalated science degree while in training as a dental student).
- Senior (up to 2 awards for Basic Science and 2 awards for Clinical Research): Entrants must be enrolled in a post-dental, post-graduate, or PhD program or have performed the research submitted to the competition within three (3) years of their earning the award of PhD. The Senior Category is divided into two sections:
- Basic Science Research: involving laboratory or animal research.
- Clinical/Pre-clinical Research: involving research on human subjects and/or epidemiologic studies.
Application Procedure
Students must submit five (5) copies of the following:
- A 5-page, double-spaced manuscript describing a research project that they did themselves (it is understood that the work was done under the supervision of a faculty member). Title page, references and figures are not included in the 5-page limit.
- The title page must include: title; authors (the student must be listed as first author); institution(s); student's name, address, phone, fax and email; supervisor's name, address, phone, fax and email; and the competition category (Junior, Senior Basic Science, or Senior Clinical Research).
- An abstract in the format used by IADR. On the abstract, the student must be listed as first author and presenter. Coauthors, if any, should also be listed on the abstract and on the title page of the manuscript.
- A letter from the supervisor verifying the submission as the student's work, clarifying the contribution of any coauthors and agreeing to contribute to travel costs, if necessary.
- A letter from the Dean's or Faculty Office attesting to the student's status. This letter will be used to confirm the student's category in the competition; please provide relevant information.
Competition Deadline
Applications must be received no later than August 25, 2006. Winners will be announced by September 18, 2006, two weeks prior to the IADR abstract deadline (October 2, 2006).
Questions
If you have any questions about the competition, please contact Edward Putnins by email at putnins@interchange.ubc.ca
