The CHILD-BRIGHT Network is proud to announce the creation of the Goldowitz Emerging Trainee Leader Award, granted in recognition of exceptional trainee leadership in pediatric brain-based developmental disability research. Established in 2025, the award was named in honour of Dan Goldowitz for his vital contributions to the network’s impressive growth as an entity under Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research.
This award recognizes a CHILD-BRIGHT trainee at the doctoral or postdoctoral level who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, including spearheading new initiatives and mentoring others.
Eligibility
Applicants must fall into one of two categories:
A doctoral student who is or has been involved in CHILD-BRIGHT
A postdoctoral fellow who is or has been involved in CHILD-BRIGHT
Applicants should have considerable experience participating in patient-oriented research activities and a proven track record of leadership in research. Applicants may self-nominate or be nominated by another researcher or individual.
Submission
The application package must include:
A letter of intent, maximum 2 pages in length, describing the rationale for nomination, relevant POR and/or training leadership experience, and relevant leadership experience in pediatric brain-based disability research
Curriculum vitae highlighting leadership activities (optional)
2 letters of support
Any other relevant information you would like us to consider
Application procedure
Submit your application package by November 17, 2025. Awardees will receive a personalized plaque and be featured on CHILD-BRIGHT’s website, as well as a registration and travel allowance of up to $800 for a conference of their choice (in Canada or the United States). Travel needs to be booked by December 2026 to be eligible for the allowance.