CIHR Journalism Awards

Please note that the 2011 competition is now closed. We expect to launch a new competition in late spring 2012. Please send any expressions of interest to Michael Dwyer at the address below. We will contact you when the 2012 competition is launched.

Overview

Are you a journalist interested in health and health research? Do you wish you had the time and resources to produce that in-depth, award-winning piece of investigative journalism? Here's your chance.

Every year, CIHR makes funding available for journalists to undertake projects in print, broadcast and on-line media. The Journalism Awards Program funds awards up to $20,000 each and is open to journalists with at least one year experience or a relevant degree/diploma.

Previous recipients have prepared in-depth reports - often multi-part - on health issues such as birthing, diabetes, Aboriginal medicine, tuberculosis, stem cells, lung cancer, mental health and smoking.

Projects are expected to include a period of investigation and research to assemble the information needed for in-depth news or features.

Evaluation

An independent peer review committee evaluates all applications. An Evaluation Grid outlines the criteria used by the committee.

As with all its programs, CIHR funds excellence. Award recipients are selected through a rigorous and demanding peer review process.

To Find Out More

To find out more about the Program, or sign up for a webinar, please contact:

Michael Dwyer
Public Affairs Officer
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-941-0688
Email: michael.dwyer@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

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