CSB Awards
The Canadian Society for Biomechanics (CSB) Conference Travel Grants are now open with an extended deadline of June 5th
Please see the CSB Society website for more information and to apply
The Canadian Society for Biomechanics offers several different awards to recognize excellence in biomechanics. Applications are now open for various awards. Additional information is available in the CSB Executive Handbook and the CSB Awards Webpage. Please submit your application package to the CSB Secretary below.
Award Information: For additional information including eligibility criteria and application/nomination procedures, download the CSB-SCB Call for Awards.
Graduate New Investigator Awards:
NEW THIS YEAR! Apply for the Graduate New Investigator Awards online. As described in the CSB Executive Handbook, we will also accept applications emailed to the CSB Secretary using the “Submit Application Package” button above; however, applicants are strongly encouraged to use the online form.
Two awards will be given to graduate students for high quality biomechanics research submitted for presentation at the 2024 conference, the Masters Student Award and the Doctoral Student Award. Both awards are based on the abstract submitted to and the presentation delivered at the 2024 conference. Deadline for Application: The abstract and indication to apply for the award coincides with the deadline for submission of abstracts to the CSB-SCB 2024 Conference March 21, 2024. A short list of three finalists for the Masters Award and three finalists for the Doctoral Award will be made and a special awards session will be held at the 2024 conference, where the finalists will present their research. The final award decision will be based on both the submitted conference abstract and the oral presentation and questions and answer.
David Winter Early Career Investigator Award:
The David Winter Early Career Investigator Award, formerly known as the David Winter Young Investigator Award (YIA), is based on an evaluation of the latest 6 years of the applicant’s career. The recipient of the David Winter Early Career Investigator Award should have a history of participation in the Society’s activities, reflecting the pride that late Professor Dave Winter had in the Society. Deadline for Application: The application must be submitted no later than the abstract deadline for the 2024 conference March 21, 2024. The winner of the David Winter Early Career Investigator Award will be given a 30-minute plenary talk in a podium session to present their research.
CSB-SCB Career Award:
The CSB/SCB Career Award is the highest honour conferred by the Society and is reserved to those individuals who have given exemplary contribution to the field of biomechanics and its promotion in Canada. Deadline for Submission of Nominations: Nominations must be received by the CSB Secretary by February 28, 2024. The recipient will be invited to attend the conference and present their career highlights.
CSB-SCB Scholars:
ScholarsFormerly referred to as ‘CSB/SCB Fellows’, Scholars of the CSB/SCB will have demonstrated high standards of academic development and a commitment to the goals and long-range activities of the Society. Note that current and future Career Award winners will automatically be granted Scholar status. Deadline for Submission of Nominations: Applications to become a CSB-SCB Scholar must be received by the CSB Secretary by March 7,2024.