Pursuit Award
The Pursuit Award recognizes outstanding PhD research that advances the science and impact of childhood and pediatric disability.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: September 11, 2026 | August 23, 2025
Funding Amounts: 1st prize: $3,000 CAD | 2nd prize: $2,000 CAD | 3rd prize: $1,000 CAD; one-time awards
Summary: Recognizes outstanding PhD research and recent graduates for impactful contributions to childhood disability and pediatric disability research.
Key Information: Finalists may be considered for a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship at the Bloorview Research Institute.
Description
This international award honors PhD students and recent doctoral graduates for exceptional research in childhood disability, with a focus on pediatric disability. The Pursuit Award celebrates research that demonstrates significance, methodological rigor, empirical content, and impact in the field. In addition to monetary prizes for the top three candidates, finalists may also be considered for a postdoctoral fellowship at the Bloorview Research Institute. The award is presented at the annual Bloorview Research Institute Symposium.
