Major health research journalism awards deadline is October 15

All working journalists in Canada – reporters, editors, photographers, producers, editorial writers and freelancers or Canadian journalists working abroad -- are eligible for major new awards, up to $20,000 each, for articles related to health research.

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is funding up to five Tier 1 Awards (worth $20,000 each) up to five Tier 2 Awards (worth $10,000 each) and up to five Tier 3 Awards (worth $5,000 each). This is the second year for the awards.

Award winners may undertake projects in print, broadcast and on-line media. Projects are expected to include a period of investigation to assemble the information needed for in-depth news or feature articles or documentaries. Some travel to interview information sources would be anticipated.

All applications for the CIHR Journalism Awards -- with applications due by October 15 -- will be reviewed by a committee on the basis of the achievements and experience of the applicant; the novelty and importance of the ideas proposed (special consideration will be given to proposals that address areas of health research that are underreported in Canada); and the use of research-based information as a key component for the work proposed.