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Published: 18 Nov 2021 573 views
The Roux Prize is intended for anyone who has used health evidence in innovative ways to improve the health of the population. We welcome diverse entries: winners might be workers within government agencies, researchers at academic institutions, volunteers in charitable organizations, or health providers working in the community.
An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) works with collaborators around the world to develop timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence that illuminates the state of health everywhere. In making our research available and approachable, we aim to inform health policy and practice in pursuit of our vision: all people living long lives in full health.... continue reading
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| Application Deadline | 01 Jan 1970 |
| Type | Contest |
| Sponsor | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Each year, the winner receives $100,000 that can be put toward anything that the winner wishes.
Past recipients have used their winnings to fund academic scholarships, their research, or their own life’s causes
Nominations are welcomed from across the globe. Preference is given to individuals, but groups are eligible. Self-nominations are discouraged. Current full-time faculty, fellows, or employees of IHME and the University of Washington are not eligible.
The winner of the Roux Prize is selected in two rounds. First, the Roux Prize Nomination Committee – comprised of distinguished individuals in population health research, policy, and practice – reviews all nominations and selects the finalists. Then, the finalists are reviewed and a winner is selected by the Roux Prize Nomination Board.
For more details, visit IHME website.