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?
Submissions for the 2025 awards are now closed. Please stay tuned for the announcement of the submission deadline for the 2026 awards.
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.
Who can serve as a nominator for the awards?
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.