2027 HCSRN AwardsHCSRN recognizes outstanding contributions across the network through its annual awards program. The awards will be presented at the HCSRN2027 Awards Luncheon, at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, on Tuesday, May 4. Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or colleagues for consideration. See below for criteria for each award. Timeline
Early Career Investigator of the Year AwardThe Early Career Investigator of the Year Award recognizes an early-stage investigator who has shown exceptional promise, productivity, and commitment to advancing research in HCSRN-like settings. Nominees must be employed by an HCSRN member institution and should exemplify innovation, collaboration, and represent the future of health systems science. HCSRN uses the NIH definition of an early stage investigator found in the NIH early stage investigator policies. To be considered for this award, you must submit an abstract for HCSRN2027. If your abstract is accepted, you will have the opportunity to indicate your interest in being considered for this award through the same abstract portal. And, you must submit a letter of reference by Friday, February 5, 2027. Scoring Criteria:
Click here to submit an abstract for the HCSRN2027 scientific program.Founders AwardThe Founders Award was first presented in 2025. This award collectively honors, by its name, the original Founders of the HCSRN and recognizes an active or recently retired awardee who best exemplifies the spirit of those early founders in their service and lasting contribution to the network. The original Founders were visionary, creative, influential, persistent, committed, and productive in their efforts to establish what has become a wonderful lasting legacy of a network in which we all participate and from which we benefit. Scoring Criteria: Nominees for this award should exemplify the following characteristics:
Click here to submit a Founders Award NominationImplementation of the Year Award (established in 2026)The HCSRN Implementation of the Year Award recognizes a team that has successfully translated research into practice within a health care delivery system. Nominees should demonstrate meaningful implementation of evidence-based research resulting in measurable improvements in care delivery, patient outcomes, workflow efficiency, or health system policy. Eligibility: Open to all HCSRN members Scoring Criteria:
Click here to submit an Implementation of the Year Award NominationMentor of the Year AwardThe HCSRN Mentor of the Year Award recognizes an HCSRN member who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to mentoring and supporting the professional growth of others within the network. Nominees should exemplify leadership, generosity in sharing knowledge and expertise, and a sustained commitment to guiding colleagues and emerging investigators. Eligibility: Open to all HCSRN members regardless of role. Self-nominations are not accepted for this award. Include two additional letters of reference. Scoring Criteria (Ranking-based):
Click here to submit a Mentor of the Year Award NominationMulti-Site Collaborative AwardThe HCSRN Multi-Site Collaboration Award recognizes a research team that has successfully worked across multiple HCSRN member sites to address complex health system research questions. Nominees should demonstrate meaningful cross-site collaboration and effective use of HCSRN’s shared research infrastructure to generate insights that would not be possible at a single site. Eligible studies must:
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Click here to submit a Multi-Site Collaboration Award NominationPaper of the Year AwardThe HCSRN Paper of the Year Award recognizes a published paper with significant impact and relevance to HCSRN. This award recognizes a recently published paper that has made a significant contribution to health systems research or has the potential to influence science, research methods, health care delivery, policy, or patient outcomes. Nominees should reflect the type of innovative, impactful work made possible through research conducted in HCSRN-like settings. Eligibility: Papers published from January 1-December 31, 2026. First or Last Author at a minimum to be HCSRN members. Papers that have appeared in print or as an e-publication can be considered. Embargoed papers are not eligible for consideration. Scoring Criteria:
Click here to submit a Paper of the Year Award NominationProgrammer/Analyst of the Year Award (established in 2026)Eligibility: Open to all HCSRN members; Self nominations are not accepted for this award. Scoring Criteria:
The HCSRN Programmer/Analyst of the Year Award recognizes a programmer or analyst who has demonstrated exceptional technical expertise and dedication in supporting HCSRN research efforts. Nominees should exemplify innovation, collaboration, and the critical role that programmers and analysts play in advancing high-quality, multi-site research in HCSRN-like settings. Click here to submit a Programmer/Analyst of the Year Award NominationProject Coordinator/Manager of the Year Award (established in 2026)The HCSRN Project Coordinator/Manager of the Year Award recognizes a project coordinator or manager whose leadership and organizational expertise help ensure the success of complex HCSRN research initiatives. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional coordination, collaboration, and the ability to align investigators, analysts, clinicians, and stakeholders while managing timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements. Eligibility: Open to all HCSRN members; self-nominations are not accepted for this award. Scoring Criteria:
Click here to submit a Project Coordinator/Manager of the Year Award NominationTrainee of the Year AwardThe Trainee of the Year Award recognizes pre-doctoral and post-doctoral trainees associated with an HCSRN member institution who have demonstrated excellence in research and made meaningful contributions to HCSRN activities. This award highlights emerging investigators who show strong potential for future leadership in health care systems research. HCSRN uses the NIH definition of an early stage investigator found in the NIH early stage investigator policies. To be considered for this award, you must submit an abstract for HCSRN2027. If your abstract is accepted, you will have the opportunity to indicate your interest in being considered for this award through the same abstract portal. And, you must submit a letter of reference by Friday, February 5, 2027. Scoring Criteria:
Click here to submit an abstract for the HCSRN2027 scientific program. |