Thanabalasuriar, Ajitha

Published purpose

• This prize was established in 2010 to honor the outstanding work of Dr. Bhagirath Singh, inaugural Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (III). To recognize the excellence of health research being done in Canada, a prize of $25,000 will be awarded annually to the highest ranked early career investigator in the field of infection and immunity in the Spring and Fall 2022 Project Grant competitions. This prize is a supplemental grant to support research, and has to be used according to the CIHR Application Administration Guide. The prize is not a personal award and is non-renewable. • More information on the research priorities of CIHR-III can be found on their website.