In the fall of 2021, the International Behavioural Trials Network (IBTN) inaugurated a biennial investigator competition.

The 2024 competition involves three distinct awards:

• Distinguished Investigator Award

This award recognises enduring scientific contributions to the field of behavioural medicine, and honours individuals who have significantly shaped the field of behavioural interventions/medicine throughout their career. Nominees must be an IBTN member and an independent investigator for at least 15 years (i.e., since first faculty position or equivalent).

• New Investigator Award

This award recognises the early career scientific contributions and leadership potential of an independent investigator in the field of behavioural interventions/medicine. Nominees must be an IBTN member and have obtained their PhD/MD less than 10 years ago.

• LMIC Investigator Award

This award recognises outstanding scientific contributions in the field of behavioural interventions/medicine of an independent investigator (any career stage) residing and working in a lower or middle-income country (view list). Nominees must be an IBTN member.

Award Details:

Awardees will be honoured at the conference gala dinner on Saturday May 18, where their achievements will be highlighted and they will be invited to say a few words of thanks. Award winners have their conference fees waived, will receive a complementary ticket to the conference gala dinner, and receive an honorarium.

Nomination Requirements:

Nominations must include:

1. A letter of nomination (maximum 1 page) that includes details of how they have made an outstanding scientific contribution to the field of behavioural interventions/medicine in accordance to stage of their career and the award being sought.
2. A bio sketch (maximum 4 pages) using the following headers:
   • Education/Training
     • Institution and location
     • Degree (if applicable)
     • Start date and completion date
     • Field of study
   • Positions, scientific/professional appointments and honours
   • Personal statement
   • Contributions to science
     • May included any or all of the following:
       • Grant funding obtained
       • Publications, book chapters, and reports
       • Conferences and invited presentations
       • Other dissemination outputs
       • Community- or practice-focused engagement activities
       • Health policy/public health engagement activities

Submission Process and Deadline:

The call for nominations is issued in the fall and nominations are received until February 15, 2024. Contact team@ibtnetwork.org to learn more.