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Awards from the Canadian Sleep Society

Please note that specific information about deadlines and application procedures will be posted on the website and emailed to CSS members when applicable.

 

Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) Student and Technologist Abstract Prizes Each year the CSS holds a competition for CSS student and technologist members for the best abstract submitted (to either APSS in the U.S., or CSS when conferences are held in Canada).

  • The competition is open to Students (pre-doctoral) and Technologists who are members of the CSS at the time of submission.
  • A candidate must be first author on the submitted abstract.
  • One Student abstract and one Technologist abstract will be selected by the Selection Committee. In case of a tie in either category, two prizes may be awarded.
  • If no scientifically acceptable entries are received in one category (Student or Technologist), a second prize will be given in the other category, if appropriate.
  • Candidates submit two versions of their abstract, one with author’s names and institutions, and another anonymized (with the names and institutions removed).
  • Anonymized abstracts will be evaluated by a Selection Committee based on the following features and based on the CIHR rating scale:
  • Originality and creativity of the study.
  • Adequacy of the literature review or background.
  • Clarity of the description of the methods.
  • Appropriateness of experimental design and analysis.
  • Quality of the discussion and conclusions.
  • Each recipient will receive $300 and a free one-year membership to the CSS.
  • For information on format, deadlines, and the submission process, refer to the abstract submission guidelines on the website for a given year’s competition.

    • Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) / Institute for Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH) Student Travel Awards
    The purpose of the this award is to recognize an outstanding research contribution by a student in the field of sleep research. The award is for travel to present at one of the major scientific sleep meetings (e.g., CSS, APSS, ESRS, WSF, WASM, ATS).
    Please refer to the following CIHR website for details about the award and eligibility:
    English - http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/40720.html
    French - http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/f/40720.html

    English - http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/40721.html
    French - http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/f/40721.html


    Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) Student Outstanding Achievement Award
    This award recognizes an outstanding research effort by a student in the field of sleep research. The basis for evaluation of candidates is the scientific merit of a single publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The candidate should be the first author, and the article must be published or officially accepted for publication by the application deadline.

    This honorarium is made possible by donations to the CSS student fund. The award consists of a $500 honorarium. The award winner will be announced at the Canadian Sleep Society Annual General Meeting.

    To apply, candidates must follow the guideline and conditions outlined below. The paper does not have to be published the same year as the application. Repeat applications from unsuccessful applicants from previous years are encouraged. The CSS Student Outstanding Achievement Award can only be received once by an individual.

    Eligibility
    • The applicant must be a full-time student registered at a Canadian university as either an undergraduate or graduate student at both the time of the publication and the application. Post-doctoral submissions will be accepted if within 1 year of degree completion (proof of completion date must be provided).
    • The applicant must be a member in good standing of the CSS, or must include a completed membership application form and fee with the award application.

    Application Guidelines:
    • Complete and submit the application form along with the specified number of copies of the paper.
    • The applicant must be first author of the paper or accepted manuscript.
    • If the paper is officially accepted (in press), a copy of the written notification of the paper’s acceptance must be included.

    Deadlines and guidelines will be posted on the website. Normally, this award will be given once every two years during the Congress of the Canadian Sleep Society.


    Roger Broughton Young Investigator Award
    The Roger Broughton Young Investigator Award honours the contributions of Dr. Roger Broughton, founding President of the Canadian Sleep Society (1986-88), and one of the founding figures of Canadian sleep research. In addition to a distinguished research career and many important contributions to the sleep literature through articles and books, Dr. Broughton co-founded the first sleep medicine clinic in Canada, served as President of the Association for the Psychophysiological Study of Sleep (1972-1975), and co-founded the Canadian Association for Narcolepsy. In addition to numerous other honours, in 1997 Dr. Broughton was awarded the William C. Dement Award by the American Sleep Disorders Association for lifetime academic achievement in the field.

    The award will be made to a young scientist for important early career research contributions, rather than a single submitted abstract or paper. The winner will receive an award of $1,000. The award will be made on the basis of an assessment by a distinguished panel of judges including former Presidents of the CSS and the past winners of this award. This is not intended to be a post-doctoral level award, but instead is open to members of the CSS who are conducting research at a Canadian institution (i.e., in a junior Faculty position). Eligibility is restricted to candidates up to seven years after completion of a terminal degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) at the time of application.

    Deadlines and guidelines will be posted on the website. Normally, this award will be given once every two years during the Congress of the Canadian Sleep Society.

    Previous Winners:
    2004 - Kimberly Cote, Brock University
    2007 - Penny Corkum, Dalhousie University
    2007 - John Peever, University of Toronto
    2009 - Jean-François Gagnon, Université de Montréal

    Distinguished Scientist Award
    This award is in recognition of a scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of sleep research in Canada. The award will be given at each Congress of the Canadian Sleep Society meeting. The Executive board of the Canadian Sleep Society will nominate and select the winner of this award. Members of CSS are welcome to nominate individuals for the award in writing to the Executive board of the Canadian Sleep Society.

    Previous Winners:
    2007 – Jacques Montplaisir, University of Montréal
    2009 - Carlyle Smith, Trent University



    CIHR Rating Scale
    Descriptor Range**
    Outstanding
    4.5 - 4.9
    Excellent
    4.0 - 4.4
    Very Good
    3.5 - 3.9
    Acceptable, but low priority
    3.0 - 3.4
    needs revision
    2.5 - 2.9
    needs major revision
    2.0 - 2.4
    seriously flawed
    1.0 - 1.9
    rejected
    0.0 - 0.9

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