New Canada-Wide $100,000 Impact Award for Disability Research Opens Nominations (opens original article in a new tab)

A new $100,000 national award for disability research has opened nominations, aiming to recognize researchers whose work improves accessibility, independence, and quality of life for Canadians with disabilities.

• New Canada-wide $100,000 Impact Award for Disability Research opens nominations
• Award recognizes mid- to senior-career researchers with measurable improvements in disability-related outcomes
• Nominations accepted until October 16, 2026, with inaugural recipient honored in February 2027