Applications are due on Sunday April 27th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
The Biomedical Zone (BMZ) is sponsoring the iBEST Symposium Power Pitch Competition to celebrate the research excellence, innovation and social impact of the researcher community. This is an opportunity for researchers and trainees at iBEST, Unity Health Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) to showcase their innovative research for a chance to win up to $10,000.
| Number of Awards | 3 |
|---|---|
| Value of Awards | Two (2) awards x $5,000 |
| One (1) award x $10,000 | |
| Eligibility | - Open to all undergraduate student, master student, and PhD student and candidate researchers at iBEST and/or Toronto Metropolitan University and/or Unity Health Toronto. |
1. Pitch video
2. Executive summary
Applications that do not meet the requirements above are subject to disqualification at the discretion of the Biomedical Zone.
Submit your application through the Google form using your TMU or Unity Health Toronto email address no later than Sunday April 27th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
Applications submitted after this date and/or using other methods of submission will not be accepted.
The BMZ is hosting workshops to help you create an effective video. See more information below. | | Evaluation | All applications will be evaluated according to the rubric linked below by an appointed committee composed of seasoned multidisciplinary experts who will select the applicants that will advance to the final Power Pitch Competition.
View rubric | | Application Preparation Workshops | Workshop 1 - How to Pitch Your Research
Details 🗓️Date: Friday April 4th ⏰Time: 2:00-3:30 PM 💻Format: Virtual on Zoom (registration required to receive the link) 🎟️Registration: https://lu.ma/fuw2oscv
Workshop 2 - How to Create a Pitch Video Description
This virtual workshop is designed to guide iBEST Symposium Power Pitch Applicants through the process of creating a compelling and professional pitch video for the application.
What you’ll learn: • How to structure your content • How to use storytelling to enhance your message • How to use essential video editing techniques to effectively showcase your project
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this session will provide practical tips and best practices to help you create a standout video for your application.
Details 🗓️Date: Friday April 11th ⏰Time: 2:00-3:30 PM 💻Format: Virtual on Zoom (registration required to receive the link) 🎟️Registration: https://lu.ma/madefim4
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie in the Biomedical Zone at [email protected]. | | Timeline | April 4th and April 11th - Attend application preparation workshops (not mandatory but highly recommended)
Sunday April 27th, 2025, 11:59 PM EST - Deadline to submit application
Wednesday May 7th, 2025 - Applicants are notified of their status
Thursday May 15th, 2025, 1:00-5:00 PM EST - Power Pitch Competition Day | | Application Support | Advisors are available for application support. To arrange this, please contact Stephanie in the BMZ at [email protected] with the following information: • Current application progress. What have you completed so far? • Current roadblocks and challenges. • Any specific questions you have. | | Terms and Conditions | • Competitors in the final Power Pitch Competition on May 15th, 2025 must attend in person. • Competitors may only receive a maximum of one (1) award. • Awards will only be distributed to the winner. • Funds will be distributed as cheque payments. • Funds are issued as awards and thus are deemed income resulting in T4As. |
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