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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital’s research institute (the Bloorview Research Institute) is now accepting submissions for the 2018 Pursuit Award competition – recognizing outstanding achievements in childhood disability research by PhD students and recent alumni from across the globe.

1. Award: The 2018 Pursuit Award – hosted by Holland Bloorview’s research institute – recognizing PhD students and recent alumni that have made significant contributions in applied or clinical childhood disability research.
2. Eligibility: Current PhD students (less than six months away from defence), postdoctoral trainees, and recent graduates (within one year of receiving their PhD) with a focus in any applied or clinical research specifically linked to childhood disability.
3. Criteria: Finalists are chosen based on significance of research results, methodological rigour, empirical content, and impact on childhood disability care.
4. Prize: Up to three cash prizes will be awarded. The top three candidates will be invited to present their research and compete during the annual Pursuit Award Ceremony at Holland Bloorview in May 2018. Finalists may also be eligible for a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at the Bloorview Research Institute. All travel and accommodation costs will be covered.

Established in 2004, the internationally recognized Bloorview Research Institute pioneers treatments, technologies, therapies, and innovations for the most meaningful and healthy futures for all kids, youth, and families. The research institute brings together a multi-disciplinary team of scientists who work collaboratively with clinical staff, clients, and families to generate clinically-linked and applied pediatric rehabilitation research. It is housed at Holland Bloorview – a world-renowned pediatric rehabilitation and continuing care teaching hospital; fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. The hospital serves nearly 7,500 children and youth annually, and is a global leader in disability research, teaching, and client and family centered care.

The annual Pursuit Award is made possible by the generous support of the Holland Bloorview Foundation, the Ward Family, and the Bloorview Research Institute.

We encourage PhD students to apply for this exciting award opportunity. The application deadline is Friday, February 2, 2018 at 5 p.m. EST.

Please refer to the Application Package (pdf) for full details. For more information, please contact BRIrequests@hollandbloorview.ca.To learn more about the Pursuit Award, visit Pursuit Award.