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Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)

Distinguished Contributor Award (DCA) for Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs)

Recognise and celebrate exceptional CRCs who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, professional excellence, and dedication to advancing high-quality clinical research and strengthening the research community.

Last updated on 17 September 2026
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About the Award

Launched in 2019, the Distinguished Contributor Award for Clinical Research Coordinators (DCA-CRC) recognises outstanding CRCs and their significant contributions to the profession and community.

CRCs play a vital role in supporting research investigators and building a collaborative ecosystem for the execution of quality clinical research. Their dedication and commitment through the ethos of ethical and excellent research are commendable.

The following awards will be given out this year:

  • One Distinction Award comprising a $3,000 cash award for professional development and an award certificate.

  • Three Merit Awards each comprising a $1,000 cash award for professional development and an award certificate.

  • Finalist Awards each receiving an award certificate (up to five)

Selected finalists will be invited for an interview with the Award Review Panel.

Learn more about our past awardees and their contributions to clinical research

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees for the award should be CRCs who:

  • Demonstrate outstanding professional competence and leadership in the various aspects of clinical research operations and administration

  • Are role models in upholding personal and professional excellence

  • Nurture and inspire junior CRCs to achieve their potential

  • Are committed and dedicated to impart their professional expertise

  • Are in full-time service at public healthcare institutions

Nomination Procedure

We warmly invite Research Investigators and Supervisors to nominate CRCs for the award.

Nomination Form

Submit your nominations here! (opens in new tab)

Please note that all nomination forms will be submitted by SCRI to your Cluster Research Office for endorsement. Only successfully endorsed nomination(s) will be tabled for review.

The nomination will be open from 1 August to 1 October yearly. Results will be announced in first quarter of the following year.

Enquiries

For enquiries, please contact scriacademy@scri.cris.sg.