Question 1

When is the deadline to submit my awards application?

Accepted Answer

All 2026 award application and nomination forms must be submitted through the CBRCanada Awards online form portal by April 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. The forms can be accessed here:
Application Form for Award for Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnership
Nomination Form for Award for Emerging Community-Based Researcher
Formulaire de candidature: Prix chercheur·euse émergent francophone en recherche ancrée dans les communautés 2026

Question 2

Where can I access the call for nominations and application forms?

Accepted Answer

You can access the Call for Nominations and the Application Forms for each award at the following links:
Call for Applications: Award for Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnership
Call for Nominations: Award for Emerging Community-Based Research
Appel à candidatures: Prix chercheur·euse émergent francophone en recherche ancrée dans les  communautés

Question 3

How many nominations can an institution/organization submit?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What supporting documents are required for the application?

Accepted Answer

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. For the Emerging Francophone Researcher Award, endorsements may be submitted as letters (up to 2 pages) or videos (up to 6 minutes).

Question 5

Who can serve as a nominator for the awards?

Accepted Answer

The nominator does not need to be the President or Vice-President of Research. A delegate from the institution, a partner, or a community member can also serve as the nominator. Any individual who can meaningfully support the nomination is welcome to be listed. Additionally, the same nominator does not need to be used for all applicants from the same institution, different individuals can serve as nominators based on each specific application.

Question 6

When does the 5-years begin, after PhD or into their academic appointment?

Accepted Answer

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.
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For the Emerging Francophone Researcher Award, the same criteria apply, except the period is extended to six years to allow additional time for building relationships, securing funding, and producing research outputs.

Question 7

Can I apply for both the English and the Francophone Emerging Researcher Awards?

Accepted Answer

No. Applicants may only submit one application to either the English or the Francophone Emerging Researcher Award in a given year. These awards are distinct and are intended to recognize different contributions, including work with Francophone communities. Submitting applications to both awards is not permitted.

Awards FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is the deadline to submit my awards application?

Where can I access the call for nominations and application forms?

How many nominations can an institution/organization submit?

What supporting documents are required for the application?

Who can serve as a nominator for the awards?

When does the 5-years begin, after PhD or into their academic appointment?

Can I apply for both the English and the Francophone Emerging Researcher Awards?

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