Opportunities for IPAC Canada Members
| Opportunity | Deadline for Application |
|---|---|
| Ecolab Poster Contest | January 31 |
| Diversey Scholarship | Scholarship not offered in 2021 |
| 3M Chapter Achievement Award | March 1 |
| Champions of Infection Prevention and Control | March 1 |
| CIC Chapter Achievement Award | March 31 |
| GOJO Scholarship | Scholarship not offered in 2021 |
| Moira Walker Memorial Award for International Service | March 31 |
| Prescientx (Class 1) Scholarship | Scholarship not offered in 2021 |
| Sage International Attendee Scholarship | November 30 |
| Sani Marc Scholarship | February 20 |
Awards
Champions of Infection Prevention and Control Award
This award acknowledges the extraordinary accomplishments of the front line Champions of Infection Prevention and Control. The Award recognizes IPAC Canada members who work tirelessly, and sometimes creatively, to reduce infection, raise awareness and improve the health of Canadians. Find out more...
CIC Chapter Achievement Award
The CIC Chapter Achievement award is presented to the chapter that has the highest percentage of new CIC certificants in the previous year. An award of $750 is presented at the annual conference. Find out more...
CJIC Editorial Award
The Editorial Award is presented to the author(s) of an article that has appeared in the Canadian Journal of Infection Control (CJIC) in the previous year. Selected by a panel of the Editorial Board, the award winners receive waived registration for the conference at which the prize is awarded.
Prescientx (formerly Class 1) Scholarship
In collaboration with Prescientx Inc., IPAC Canada is able to provide an opportunity for a patient, patient family representative or a patient caregiver associated with a provincial or national patients for patient safety organization to attend the national education conference of Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada)/ Prévention et contrôle des infections Canada (PCI Canada). Click here for criteria and application
Moira Walker Memorial Award for International Service
This Award honors an individual or group that has demonstrated extraordinary efforts to bring about change or improvement related to infection prevention and control in parts of the world that are under developed or under resourced. Find out more...
3M Chapter Achievement Award
The award, sponsored by 3M Canada, Inc., is to recognize a Chapter's achievement in promoting infection prevention and control in the hospital and the community. Find out more...
Bursaries and Scholarships
IPAC Canada Bursaries and Scholarships
Financial assistance is offered to IPAC Canada members to attend the IPAC Canada National Conference, an online distance education course through an IPAC Canada endorsed institution, or a chapter educational event. Funds are available for attendance at the through the following industry partnerships:
- GOJO Scholarship
- Ecolab Poster Contest
- Sage International Attendee Scholarship
- Diversey Scholarship
- Prescientx (Class 1) Inc. Scholarship
- Sani Marc Scholarship
Canadian Nurses' Foundation Scholarship
The Canadian Nurses Foundation grants more than $275,000 annually to nurses and nursing students in all areas of nursing practice. Thanks to generous donor support, the Foundation invests in nurses and in nursing at all educational levels. Find out more...
Project Proposals
IPAC Canada participates in "requests for" and "offers of" Infection Control Professionals' participation in various projects. There are also numerous opportunities for IPAC Canada members to participate on a number of national and provinicial committees as resource experts. Find out more...
Research Grants
A number of research grants are available from IPAC Canada and other sources for ICPs interested in research. Find out more...
Other Funding Opportunities
Funds are available for attendance at the IPAC Canada National Education Conference and for continuing education in infection prevention and control. Find out more...
