With the release of the life saving polio vaccine in 1955, Dr. Jonas Salk established a worldwide reputation as a scientist and a humanitarian.
The Jonas Salk Award is presented annually to a Canadian scientist, physician or researcher who has made a new and outstanding contribution in science or medicine to prevent, alleviate or eliminate a physical disability.
The lifetime achievement award is jointly presented by sanofi pasteur (formerly known as Connaught Laboratories) and March of Dimes.
It also includes a personal financial tribute of $10,000 in recognition of the recipient's achievement.
Eligibility Criteria
Award nominees must meet the following criteria:
- must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in Canada.
- must have made a significant contribution to science or medicine.
- research conducted must have resulted in a significant advancement in scientific knowledge, prevention, treatment or cure of a physically disabling condition.
- research findings must have been published in refereed journals.
Applications
The Research Grants and Awards Committee will be seeking and accepting applications in the first half of the academic year i.e. September to December. Submit all nominations using the official Jonas Salk Award nomination form below.
Download the nomination form:
Submit the completed nomination form to research@marchofdimes.ca. You will receive instructions on how to submit the remaining required documents electronically. Note: all components of the application must be submitted electronically (PDF preferred). No mailed submissions will be accepted. Include the following in the application:
- One copy of the nominee’s current CV
- One copy each of the nominee’s publications or other relevant evidence
- Three letters of reference from practitioners/researchers in the field qualified to comment on the contributions of the nominee.
Letters should include the following information:
- the referee’s knowledge of the nominee and the nominee’s work;
- the significance of the nominee’s work and it’s relevance to alleviating, preventing or curing physically disabling conditions;
- any additional information indicating the substantial contribution the candidate has made to the research community and/or the community of people with physical disabilities;
- any international, national or local honours bestowed on the nominee for research accomplishments
The complete package is due by 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2011.
For more information, please contact:
Research Grants and Awards Committee
c/o Manager Quality and Research
March of Dimes
Provincial Office
10 Overlea Blvd.
Toronto, ON
M4H 1A4
Tel: 416-425-3463
Toll-free: 1-800-263-3463
Fax: 416-425-1920
E-mail: research@marchofdimes.ca