Emerging Investigator Award

This competition is closed.

Recognition of a Canadian investigator who has contributed significant, original research in rheumatology. The nominator and seconder must be CRA members in good standing (when nominating). The award nominee must be a CRA member in good standing (when nominated and awarded). The award nominee must be no more than 7 years from first faculty appointment or active practice (e.g., excluding parental or medical leave) and who has performed outstanding, landmark, original research (clinical or basic science) in rheumatology as judged by peers and citations.

Scoring criteria (all criteria are scored out of 10):

  1. Overall contribution of significant, original research

The award consists of a $2,500.00 cheque and a framed certificate.