The purpose of this award is to acknowledge a graduate student for outstanding research in exercise science. The recipient will present their research during a recognized exercise physiology meeting or conference, which is hosted at the regional level.
- The applicant must be a CSEP member in good standing when applying and receiving the award.
- Applicants must be the first author on the abstract submitted for presentation.
- Applicants must be full-time graduate students at a Canadian institution for at least one semester in the 12 months before the CSEP Annual Conference.
- The research must be conducted at the student’s home institution or at a foreign institution through an official collaboration with their home institution.
- Universities or host institutions must apply to host the award a minimum of six months prior to their meeting or conference date.
- Submit an abstract that adheres to the Annual Scientific Meeting Submission Guidelines.
- Provide a detailed two-page (~600 words) outline of your research, including its rationale, objectives/hypothesis, methodology, results, significance, and key references. Include no more than two figures within this limit.
- Include a one-page (~300 words) letter from your supervisor detailing your role and contributions to the research project.
- Submit a letter explaining how the award will support your academic and career objectives.
- All submissions must be endorsed by a CSEP Academic Member.
- A local selection committee will review the applications received prior to the submission deadline.
- The local selection committee will rank the submissions one week prior to the meeting or conference.
- During the meeting or conference, the local selection committee will also rank the oral presentations.
- Ranking criteria must include:
- Quality and clarity of the written submission
- Clarity of presentation
- Interpretation of the results during the presentation
- Ability to answer questions following the presentation
- The local selection committee has the ability to determine the weight for each criteria factor.
- The local selection committee has the ability to determine the guidelines for evaluating Ph.D., MSc, and undergraduate students within the same pool. This may include criteria factors or arbitrary judgment deemed appropriate by the committee.
- Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- The award recipient will receive complimentary registration to the conference.
- The award recipient will also be presented with a certificate of acknowledgement at the CSEP Annual Conference Gala.
- Following the CSEP Annual Conference, the award recipient(s) will receive $500 (CAD) to assist with travel expenses to the conference.
2023
- Briana Hockey, MSc
2022
- Devin McCarthy
2019
- Mathew Kaspy
2018
- Joshua Bovard
- Robert Morton
- Joshua Tremblay
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Society’s business. This includes, but is not limited to, applications for membership, awards and grant review, and employment and volunteer positions. CSEP welcomes applications and participation from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, members of the Society, its committees and employees and/or any award/grant recipients are expected to uphold the same policies in their work related to the Society.