The purpose of this award is to acknowledge a graduate student based on their outstanding research contributions. Up to 15 finalists will be invited to present their research at the Graduate Student Poster Session, during the CSEP Annual Conference. The award will be presented to two of the finalists.

  • The applicants must be registered as a full-time graduate student at a Canadian institution for at least one semester during the 12-month academic period prior to the CSEP Annual Conference. 
  • The research must have been performed at the students home institution, or at a foreign institution as part of a duly recognized collaboration with the home institution.
  • The graduate student must be a member of CSEP in good standing at the time of application, and be first author on the abstract submitted for presentation. 
  • Submit a standard abstract formatted in accordance with the Annual Scientific Meeting Submissions Guidelines. 
  • In addition, a one-page (~300 words) formal letter from the applicant’s supervisor must also be submitted, which explains the role and contributions of the applicant towards the research project. 
  • A selection committee will review the applications received prior to the submission deadline. 
  • The selection committee will consist of the Vice Chair of Research (or their designee in the case of conflict), Director Academic (or their designee in the case of conflict), the Director Student (or their designee in the case of conflict), and a member of CSEP. 
  • The committee will select up to 15 finalists. 
  • The finalists will be informed at least one month prior to the CSEP Annual Conference.
  • An evaluation committee consisting of both faculty and graduate students will evaluate the posters, and select up to two award recipients.
  • Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

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

  • The award recipients will receive $250 (CAD) to assist with travel expenses to the CSEP Annual Conference.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 11:59:59PM on June 1, 2023

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.