CSCI Resident Research Award

Resident Research Prize

The CSCI/CIHR Resident Research Award, jointly presented by the Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation (CSCI) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), honors the most outstanding resident research project conducted during a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) training program at each Canadian medical school.

The award is based solely on the excellence of the submitted research, with evaluation criteria including overall merit, research design, ethical standards, originality, contribution to the field, relevance, and the quality of the final deliverable; whether it is a research paper, poster, presentation, or educational innovation.

For further details about the CSCI Resident Research Award visit the Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

Award Details

  • $1,000 cash prize
  • Complimentary two-year membership with CSCI
  • Certificate signed by the Presidents of CIHR and CSCI

Required Application Materials

  • A one page lay summary to provide a brief explanation of the research project and it's significance.
  • The submission must be accompanied by a statement from the resident's supervisor outlining the resident's role in the design, conduct and reporting of the research.

Submit the complete application package in PDF format to the PGME Office:
postgraduate.medicine@schulich.uwo.ca

Presentation

The recipient will be invited to deliver a brief presentation on an aspect of their research. This may take place during an existing departmental or divisional academic activity, such as Grand Rounds. The award will be presented by a CSCI faculty member.

Selection Process

A subcommittee established by PGME will evaluate all submissions.

Additional Notes:

  • Only one submission per resident will be accepted per year.
  • The same project may not be submitted in subsequent years.
  • Each resident is eligible to receive the CSCI Award only once during their residency.
  • There is no limit on the number of submissions from any single program.
  • Award recipients will be notified by the PGME Office once a decision has been made.

Deadline for submissions is Friday, June 19, 2026.

Please direct any questions regarding this award to the PGME Office,  postgraduate.medicine@schulich.uwo.ca.