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Annually, seven awards are given: five Canada Gairdner International Awards for biomedical research, the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, specifically for impact on global health issues, and the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award, reserved for a Canadian scientist showcasing scientific excellence and leadership.
Laureates each receive $100,000 CDN that can be put towards anything the laureate wishes. Past laureates have used their winnings to support their labs, their research or even paid for their niece to attend medical school.
The Gairdner Foundation is committed to increasing the diversity and gender equity of our awards.
5 Awarded Annually
Awarded to outstanding biomedical scientists who have made original contributions to medicine resulting in an increased understanding of human biology and disease.
1 Awarded Annually
Awarded to a scientist whose advances have (or will potentially have) a significant impact on health outcomes in the developing world.
1 Awarded Annually
Awarded to a Canadian health researcher whose career demonstrates extraordinary leadership paired with exceptional science.
The Canada Gairdner awards have recognized the accomplishments of 388 biomedical scientists since 1957.
The number of countries that Gairdner awardees come from.
The number Gairdner awardees who have gone on to win the prestigious Nobel Prize.