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Aventis Pasteur Medal for Excellence in Health Research Journalism

Deadline: February, annually
Eligibility: Journalists who have demonstrated excellence in the reporting of health research in print form in Canadian newspapers or magazines between January 1 and December 31 of previous year.
Value: A medal plus a $2,500 bursary.
Contact: Patricia Guyda
Canadians for Health Research
P.O. Box 126
Westmount, QC H3Z 2T1
Phone: 514-398-7478
FAX: 514-398-8361
E-Mail: info@chrcrm.org
WWW: http://www.chrcrm.org/programsE.htm
Description: A committee composed of journalists, editors and scientists will screen and judge entries and recommend the award to Canadians for Health Research (CHR). Information on how to apply is available through CHR.
Further Details: Selection will be based on the following criteria: accuracy of scientific content; impact in promoting a scientifically literate population with respect to health research issues; presentation and clarity; originality and creativity; publication of the article(s) in the preceding calendar year.

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