SANSAR Young Investigator Award In South Asian Health

Online Award Application 2023          Past Winners

SANSAR is a charitable organization whose mission is to promote the health of South Asians through community awareness, education and research. The SANSAR/Burgundy Young Investigator Award provides recognition and financial support to an outstanding young researcher whose research activities are focused on the health of South Asians. Research projects involving the South Asian population related to cardiometabolic diseases and their risk factors are eligible.

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SANSAR welcomes applications from Young Investigators whose projects are focusing on South Asian health.

Eligibility

Those eligible to apply will be aligned with an appropriate mentor and will be one of the following:

Resident or Fellow (MD), Masters student or PhD candidate. The research must be conducted in Canada.

 


Application Deadline : 

Friday, September 15, 2023, by 11:59 PM (EDT)

 

Submission Components

  • 3 pages (maximum), single spaced (including any figures and tables) with the following information:
               o Overall research objectives
               o Background
               o Methods/Approach and timelines for completion
               o Potential impact of research
               o Relevance to SANSAR's mission to improve the health of South Asians in Canada
  • CV and publication list
  • List of resources and funding sources
  • Letter of support from mentor** (mentor to send letter directly to [email protected])

 

Award

Completed applications will be peer-reviewed by a panel of 3 experts. The winner will receive a prize of $10,000, and must submit a written report on the progress of the research study by the first anniversary of the award. A final report will be due upon completion of the research project. Any or all abstracts presented at scientific congresses, or peer-reviewed manuscripts arising from the winning project must be submitted to SANSAR and must recognize funding in part from SANSAR. The winner will be announced in the fall of 2023.

Applications are due no later than 11:59 PM (EDT) on Friday, September 15, 2023 and should be submitted to [email protected]. Questions about the award can also be directed to [email protected].  Additional information is available at www.sansar.org 

9th Annual SANSAR/Burgundy Young Investigator Award 2023

About SANSAR:  

Individuals of South Asian origin (from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan) face a higher  burden of heart disease and diabetes compared to other ethnic groups: 

  • South Asians have twice the risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD)compared to Caucasians. 
  • They also face 40% higher mortality due to CAD than white Caucasians.
  • 50% of all heart attacks in Indian men occur under 50 years of age, and 25% of all heart attacks happen under 40 years of age. This is 10-15 years earlier than people from other parts of the world. • India accounts for approximately 60% of the world's heart disease burden, even though it holds less than 20% of the world's population.

This is where SANSAR, the South Asian Network Supporting Awareness, and Research, comes in.  SANSAR has been working with the South Asian community since 2009 to promote cardiovascular health through education, community awareness, and research. This award provides recognition and support to an outstanding young researcher whose research activities are focused on the health of South Asians in  Canada. 

Evaluation Criteria: 

  • Applicant background

Academic/professional standing, background in research, and passion and commitment to the research project. 

  • Background and Context of Research

Understanding of issues related to health in the South Asian community, as well as current gaps in research. 

  • Innovation 

Novelty, originality, and/or creativity in the research project. 

  • Study design 

Sound statistical and analytical methods and techniques. 

  • Relevance to SANSAR's Mission and potential impact 

Importance and relevance of the research question, and potential impact of research on the South Asian community. 

  • Resources

Secured methods of funding, resources, support, and research environment.

The deadline to submit an application for this award is 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, September 15, 2023. Any questions or comments can be directed to [email protected]. 

Please refer to www.sansar.org for additional information.

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