HILLSDALE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT – CFA SOCIETY TORONTO RESEARCH AWARD 2026 Applicant Guide This guide is designed to help you prepare a complete, high-quality submission for the Hillsdale Investment Management – CFA Society Toronto Research Award. Please review it thoroughly before submitting your application.
Advancing Investment Management Knowledge in Canada Are you conducting innovative research that enhances the practice of investment management, particularly within Canadian capital markets? If so, we invite you to submit your work for the Hillsdale Investment Management – CFA Society Toronto Research Award. Since 2010, this initiative has recognized cutting-edge thinking and realworld applicability and ultimately helping to shape the future of the Canadian investment landscape. What We’re Looking For This Award focuses on innovative, high-quality investment research that demonstrates clear applicability to Canadian capital markets. Papers will be evaluated on Relevance, Quality, and Communication. What You Could Win •
$15,000 CAD shared among author(s) of the winning paper
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Feature in CFA Society Toronto’s press release and on its website, social media channels, and quarterly publication, The Analyst
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Visibility in Hillsdale Investment Management’s marketing channels
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The opportunity to enhance your professional or academic reputation
Who Should Apply? The Award is open to researchers around the world, including professors, students, and industry professionals, whose work contributes to the advancement of investment management. Key Dates •
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
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Executive Summary Review: July
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Full Paper Judging for Shortlisted Applicants: August
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Winner Announcement: September 2026
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Award Presentation: September 17, 2026, during CFA Society Toronto’s 69th Annual Investment Dinner
Submission Requirements 1. Executive Summary (1,500–2,000 words) 2. Full Research Paper (with author details and academic affiliations) 3. Confirmation that the paper has not been published, accepted for publication, or otherwise awarded elsewhere Papers must address topics relevant to Canadian capital markets, whether directly or through implications for Canadian investors, policy, or practice. Judging Criteria Submissions are evaluated by a panel of industry experts and academics, focusing on:
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