Vic Neufeld Mentorship Award in Global Health

This award celebrates individuals who have provided outstanding mentorship to global health students and early-career professionals. It recognizes the critical role mentors play in shaping the next generation of global health leaders, fostering positive change and advancement in the field.

📝 About the Award

The Vic Neufeld Mentorship Award in Global Health honours Dr. Vic Neufeld, Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University. Dr. Neufeld was the founding national coordinator of the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research, which later merged with the Canadian Society for International Health to form the Canadian Association for Global Health.

Key Details:

• Date Published: June 27, 2025
• Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Opportunity Location: Canada
• Eligible Locations: Canada
• Sponsor Organization: Canada Association for Global Health

🏆 Benefits

Recipients of the Vic Neufeld Mentorship Award will receive:

• A plaque recognizing their achievement.
• Free registration to the next year’s Canadian Conference on Global Health.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the award, the following requirements must be met:

1. Nominator Requirements:

   • The nominator must be a current or previous mentee of the candidate who has been in a mentoring relationship for at least one year.
   • Alternatively, the nominator can be a knowledgeable colleague familiar with the candidate's dedication to mentoring service.

2. Candidate Requirements:

   • Demonstrated commitment to global health mentorship for an extended period, typically exceeding five years.
   • Mentorship can occur in various contexts, such as academia, government, NGOs, or civil society.

3. Evidence of Mentorship Excellence:

   • Accessibility, commitment, guidance, and assistance in achieving goals.
   • Setting high standards and facilitating networking opportunities.
   • Sustained mentoring relationships resulting in career or personal development.

4. Award Frequency:

   • Candidates may receive the award multiple times but not within a five-year period.

📋 Application Process

Nomination Process:

To nominate a candidate, the following materials must be submitted:

• A testimonial describing the mentor's impact, specific mentoring behaviors, and accomplishments attributed to the mentor. Include examples such as:
  • Goals achieved.
  • Projects completed.
  • Promotions, grants, or awards earned.
  • Obstacles overcome and lessons learned.
• The mentor’s CV (optional).
• Additional letters or statements of support from colleagues or mentees (optional but encouraged).

How to Apply:

• Submit your nomination via the official application form.

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline to submit nominations is July 31, 2025.

🌐 Additional Information

For more details about the award, visit the official website.

Apply directly using the nomination form.

This award is a prestigious opportunity to honor mentors who have made a significant impact in the field of global health. Don't miss the chance to recognize their invaluable contributions!

• Vic Neufeld Mentorship Award recipients are presented with a plaque and free registration to next year’s Canadian Conference on Global Health.