The Research Scientist program is directed at investigators who have demonstrated excellence, who expect to be among the leaders of the Canadian research community within the next decade, and for whom financial support is critical to maintain and expand their research endeavors. Candidates must be within 5-15 years of their first academic appointment and will normally be at the Associate Professor or Professorial rank at a Canadian university. Grants will be awarded at $75,000 per annum for five years.

These scientists will play a key leadership role in the development of world-class IBD research in Canada, with protected time for their research and an opportunity to mentor junior investigators and promote collaboration with others in the field. 

Dr. C. Bernstein	University of Manitoba	2006-2011
Dr. Wallace MacNaughton	University of Calgary	2006-2011
Dr. Karen Madsen	University of Alberta	2006-2011
Dr. Stephen Vanner	Queen's University	2006-2011