The purpose of this award is to recognize exceptional research contributions by graduate students. Each year, up to 15 Ph.D. and 15 MSc. finalists will be selected to present their research at the Graduate Student Poster Session during the CSEP Annual Conference. From these finalists, one Ph.D. and one MSc. graduate student will be selected to receive the award.

  • 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.
  • Submit an abstract that follows the Annual Scientific Meeting Submission Guidelines.
  • Include a one-page (~300 words) letter from the applicant’s supervisor detailing the applicant’s contributions and role in the research project.
  • A selection committee, including the Vice Chair of Research, Director Academic, Director Student (or their designee) and a CSEP member, will evaluate applications received by the deadline.
  • The committee will choose Up to 15 finalists. 
  • Finalists will receive notification at least one month before the CSEP Annual Conference.
  • An evaluation committee, comprising faculty and graduate students, will assess the posters and select up to two award recipients.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered for review.
  • The award recipient(s) will be presented with a certificate of acknowledgement at the CSEP Annual Conference Gala.
  • Following the CSEP Annual Conference, the award recipient(s) will receive $250 (CAD) to assist with travel expenses to the conference.

2023

  • Eric Hedge, MSc (Ph.D. Recipient)
Testimonial
  • Owen Harris, MSc

2022 

  • Sinan Osman, Ph.D.
  • Phillppe St-Martin, MSc

2021 

  • Jennifer Williams, Ph.D.
  • Matthew Fliss, MSc

2020 

  • Mathew Debenham, Ph.D.
  • William Morley, MSc

2019 

  • Justin Andrushko, Ph.D.
  • Christopher Pignanelli, MSc

2018 

  • Lauren Skelly, Ph.D.
  • Cindy Nguyen, MSc

2017 

  • Gregory Pearcey, Ph.D.
  • Kyla Coates, MSc

2016 

  • Yao Sun, Ph.D.
  • Reid Mitchell, MSc

2015 

  • Iain Lamb, Ph.D.
  • Kevin Gilmore, MSc

2014 

  • Colin Moore, Ph.D.
  • Sean Duke, MSc

2013

  • Matti Allen, Ph.D.
  • Jared Root-McCraig, MSc

2012 

  • Chelsea Pelletier, Ph.D.
  • Samantha Johnson, MSc

2011 

  • Philippe Gagnon, Ph.D.
  • Val Andrew Fajardo, MSc

2009 

  • Geofrey Power, Ph.D.
  • Nicholas Jendzjowksy, Ph.D.
  • Braden Gravelle, MSc
  • Katie Di Sebastiano, MSc

 

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.