The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) Canada has announced Sept. 30 as its deadline for submissions for its Hillsdale Research Award.

The award recognizes outstanding Canadian research in any aspect of alternative investments.

The award, which is in its sixth year, carries a $10,000 cash prize and is open to academics, students and practitioners. Recipients must be residents of Canada or Canadian citizens living abroad.

Papers must include the full version of the research and a summary of less than 2,500 words.

AIMA Canada and Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. are jointly sponsoring the award, and will publish the winning entry’s research summary.

The winner will be announced at the end of November.

Full details are available at www.aima-canada.org.