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Canadian Academy of Health Sciences - Emerging Leaders in Health Sciences 2027
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:
- 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). - 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 scholarly community?
- positive contributions to improve the health sciences?
- commitment to your success in promoting inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in healthcare, research, education, or outreach activities?
- leadership skills/abilities?
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
- 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
- A full nomination package will consist of:
- Citation (100 words)
- Explanation of any leaves of absence(s) or other factors that have put you beyond the 8 years since your last degree (200 words)
- Up to six keywords 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.
- A copy of your last diploma (issued between May 22, 2018 and May 22, 2026) that shows completion of degree within the last 8 years
Note: The Academy will not accept any letters or applications prepared with the help of AI/ChatGPT or other tools. If they find that AI has been used, the candidates will be automatically disqualified.
Instutional Coordination & Support
Nominations supported by Awards & Distinctions will receive the following:
- Assistance with identifying suitable referees.
- Outreach to referees to secure support, providing them with required materials and guidelines. We will collect and attach referee letters to your nomination.
- Support for developing all written materials, and providing feedback and review (including access to templates, frameworks, and other resources).
- Assistance with navigating and completing required forms and documents.
- Document management: collecting and compiling all letters, forms, and written documents for submission to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
EDID Supports
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Program Resources
Deadline(s)
Notice of Intent to Nominate: April 22, 2026 (email rwprizes@uwo.ca) if you wish to have 深夜福利站 Research support and coordination of your nomination.
The final nomination submission deadline to CAHS is May 22, 2026.
Contact Us
Email rwprizes@uwo.ca for questions about the program.