Description
The annual award of $100,000 is given to a scientist who has demonstrated outstanding national leadership in medicine and medical science in Canada consistent with the purpose of Gairdner. It is given for:-leadership in a specific field of biomedical sciences (basic, clinical, population health) in Canada and/or original and sustained contributions to that field at an internationally recognized level. -institutional academic and scientific leadership in Canada, leading to the establishment and development of biomedical research in Canada and internationally.
Prize
$100,000 CDN
Timing
Annual
Notes
In the case of unlimited submission prizes, nominators do not need to go through the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine's office.