Each candidate must be nominated by a member of the Canadian health research community and be endorsed by the executive head of the candidate's institution. Candidates may be nominated on more than one occasion provided that they still meet the eligibility requirements.
Nominations must include the following items:
1. A letter from the nominator providing the principal reasons for which the nominee merits consideration for the Prize. Scientific innovation, creativity, leadership and dedication should be emphasized. Reference should also be made to the nominee's role as a mentor of young researchers, and record of translating research findings into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system (letter should not exceed four pages).
2. A complete Common CV (validated for CIHR) http://www.commoncv.net/ [External site] for the nominee.
3. A letter from the executive head of the nominee's institution endorsing the nomination.
4. The names, addresses (including e-mail) and affiliations of six individuals whom CIHR might contact for an assessment of the nominee's suitability for the award. These individuals should be internationally recognized as experts in the nominee's field of research.
5. Nominations should be sent to:
Michael Smith Prize in Health Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Room 97, 160 Elgin Street
Address locator: 4809A
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0W9
