Editing Gairdner Foundation (section)

==Awards==
There are three types of Canada Gairdner Awards:

Five [[Canada Gairdner International Award]]s are awarded annually. The Canada Gairdner International Award recognizes outstanding researchers whose unique scientific contributions have increased the understanding of human biology and disease.

One [[John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award]] is awarded annually. The Global Health Award recognizes the world’s leading researchers who have used rational, scientifically based research to improve the wellbeing of those facing health inequalities worldwide. While a single significant scientific discovery would continue to be sufficient evidence to select a nominee, the Award will also recognize outstanding researchers who apply rational scientific approaches to successful implementation, evaluation and policy interventions.

The [[Canada Gairdner Momentum Award]] annually recognizes two mid-career investigators (typically 10-15 years past their first independent research appointment) working in Canada who in their last six active years have produced exceptional scientific research contributions with continued potential for impact on human health. 

The Canada Gairdner Awards are supported by the governments of Canada, Alberta, Quebec and Ontario. In February 2008 the [[Government of Canada|Federal Government]] announced a $20 million allocation to the Gairdner Foundation to increase the prizes to $100,000 each, and institute a new individual prize in [[Global health|Global Health]]. Commencing in 2009, the Awards have been renamed the Canada Gairdner International Awards.

The [[Canada Gairdner Wightman Award]], reserved for a Canadian scientist showcasing scientific excellence and leadership, is currently on hiatus.