Pursuit Award
The Pursuit Award honors exceptional PhD research advancing pediatric disability studies and childhood disability science, with top finalists also considered for a post-doctoral fellowship.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: April 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: First Prize: $3,000 | Second Prize: $2,000 | Third Prize: $1,000 (one-time awards)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding PhD research and achievements in childhood disability, with a focus on pediatric disability studies.
Description
The Pursuit Award honors PhD students and recent alumni globally for exceptional contributions to childhood disability research. The award is designed to recognize research focused on pediatric disability, with finalists evaluated for the significance of their research findings, methodological rigor, empirical content, and overall impact on the field. In addition to monetary prizes, finalists may be considered for a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at the Bloorview Research Institute.
