Title:
PRIZE:Pro. GR. - PA: The Bhagirath Singh Early Career Prize in Inf. and Immunity
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This prize was established in 2010 to honour the outstanding work of Dr. Bhagirath Singh, inaugural Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (CIHR-III). To recognize the excellence of health research being done in Canada, a prize of $25,000 will be awarded annually to the two highly ranked early career researchers in the field of infection and immunity in the Spring and Fall 2024 Project Grant competitions, considering gender diversity.
This prize is a supplemental grant to support research, and must used according to the CIHR Application Administration Guide. The prize is not a personal award and is non-renewable.
Organization:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Expected Results:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4
Reference Number:
236-2025-2026-Q1-00141
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
McDonald, Braedon A
Research Organization:
University of Calgary
Program:
Research in Priority Areas
Program Purpose:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.