Awards FAQ
This page provides answers to common questions about the CBRCanada Awards, including eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines. If you don’t find what you need, feel free to contact us at info@communityresearchcanada.ca for more information.
When is the deadline to submit my awards application?
The deadline to submit applications for both the Award for Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnership and the Award for Emerging Community-Based Researcher is March 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
Where can I access the call for nominations and application forms?
You can access the Call for Nominations and the Application Forms for each award at the following links:
How many nominations can an institution/organization submit?
Each interested organization may submit up to three nominations per award category. Individuals should confirm with their affiliated organization to ensure they are following their internal selection process.
What supporting documents are required for the application?
Applicants must submit a completed application form specific to the award they are applying for. In addition, they should include two to three endorsements, which can be submitted as letters (up to 1.5 pages) or videos (up to 4 minutes), from members of the community and/or academia.
When does the 5-years begin, after PhD or into their academic appointment?
For the Emerging Researcher Award, applicants must be an emerging community-based researcher (established within approximately the last five years), including community researchers, PhD students or recent graduates, post-doctoral fellows, or early career researchers. The 5-year period is measured from the date of graduation and/or from the start of their current research position. Applicants should be no more than five years post-graduation or five years into their current research role when applying.