Research Award in Dermatology

Research Award in Dermatology

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The Research Award in Dermatology recognizes excellence in research intended to expand, direct, define or assist in the understanding and/or treatment of dermatologic disease, and must be of a quality suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Nomination Eligibility Requirements

• Submissions cannot have been previously published or accepted for publication at the time of submission.
• The study must have been designed and carried out by (or under supervision of) the nominee.
• Multi-authored papers must identify the candidate applying for the award.
• Nominees must be members of the Canadian Dermatology Association, including any full-time residents enrolled in a Canadian Dermatology program.
• Self-nomination is welcome.
• No one may receive the award twice.
• The CDA shall be under no obligation to make the award annually.
• Nominations will be evaluated by the Membership and Awards Committee, with a focus on:
  • Originality of ideas
  • Clinical relevance or potential importance of the work
  • Experimental methods and use of controls
  • Evaluation of results
  • Clarity of presentation.
• Nomination submissions must be received by the deadline date. Any submissions received beyond that date will not be considered.

The nomination submission must include:

• Copy of the written work
• A current curriculum vitae

Nominations will be accepted until March 1, 2024.