The Biophysical Society of Canada awards recognize the contributions of our members to biophysics and our Society.
The Biophysical Society of Canada honours Canadian researchers who’ve made remarkable contributions to the field of biophysics by designating them as Fellows and selecting them for the National Lecture at the BSC Annual Meeting. In addition, we recognize the efforts of early career investigators with the Early Career Investigator Award and a plenary lecture opportunity at the BSC meeting. We also appreciate the contributions to the BSC with the Michèle Auger Award for Exceptional Service.
Awarded annually to scientists who have made exceptional contributions to the field of biophysics.
Nomination Deadline: June 30
For emerging leaders that have made outstanding contributions to their field.
Nomination Deadline: June 30
Recognizing a member’s exceptional service to the growth of our society.
Nomination Deadline: January 15
Chosen by the BSC Annual Meeting organizers to deliver the National Lecture.
No Nominations Available
The Biophysical Society of Canada (BSC) aids its trainees with travel awards to the US Biophysical Society meeting as well as its own annual meeting. The BSC also grants awards for the top poster or oral presentations at its annual meeting. Since 2021, we’ve started offering a doctoral thesis award and trainee paper awards, recognizing exceptional contributions from our trainees in their respective research fields.
Presented to recent PhD graduates for a thesis of exceptional quality and impact.
Nomination Deadline: February 28
Recognizes leading trainee authors on research papers of exceptional quality and impact.
Nomination Deadline: February 28
The Best Trainee Poster Award is a general term given to the awards presented at the BSC Annual Meetings held in Canada.
Nominations Not Available
Several merit-based Travel Awards for the BSC Meeting are given to trainee members to attend our annual BSC meetings in Canada.
Award Availability TBA
Several merit-based Travel Awards for the US Biophysical Society Meeting are given to trainee members to attend the US meetings.
Nomination Deadline: January 15
The Biophysical Society of Canada has been connecting biophysicists across Canada since 1985 through annual meetings, events, awards and programs to develop, grow and enrich biophysics research worldwide.
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