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Research Awards

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Research Awards for Undergraduate Medicine

For more information, contact rbursary.med [at] mcgill.ca.

  • Barbara and Edward Victor Research Prize
  • Established in 2014 by Edward Victor, BCom'61, for an outstanding postdoctoral fellow conducting biomedical research in the Faculty of Medicine. Preference will be given to fellows conducting cardiovascular research. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine to the highest ranked postdoctoral fellow participating in the Faculty of Medicine's Internal Postdoctoral Fellowship competition.
  • Value: $3,000.
  • Barbara Usher Goldberg Research Bursary
  • Established in 2010 by Norman Goldberg, B.Sc.'55, M.D.,C.M.'59, in honour of his late wife, Barbara Usher Goldberg, B.A.'57, M.A.'59. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to one or more medical or allied health students in the Faculty of Medicine at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Preference will be given to students conducting research on Alzheimer's Disease.
  • Chiang Family Research Bursary in Medicine
  • Established in 2010 by Dr. Patrick J W Chiang, M.D.,C.M.'65, and Mrs. Lee-Sen Chiang, B.Sc.'65. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to one or more medical or allied health students in the Faculty of Medicine at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ
  • Value: varies.
  • Clouston Memorial Scholarship
  • Endowed in 1986 by the family in memory of Dr. H.R. Clouston and his father, Dr. J. Clouston, both of Huntingdon, Quebec. Awarded by the Faculty Scholarships Committee to a medical student who undertakes a research project with preference to the field of genetics.
  • Value: varies.
  • Dr. Beiyun Chen & Dr. Zhi Li Biomedical Research Bursary
  • Established in 2016 by Dr. Beiyun Chen, Ph.D.(Phamacology)'94 and Dr. Zhi Li, Ph.D.(Chemistry)'90. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine to support one or more undergraduate B.Sc. students pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine, with a focus on the fields of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Physiology.
  • Value: varies.
  • Dr. Clarke K. McLeod Memorial Scholarship
  • Established in 1979 by a bequest from Dr. Clarke K. McLeod, M.D.,C.M.'27 to provide scholarships for undergraduate medical students.
  • Dr. Harry I. Cramer Research Scholarship
  • Established in 2009 by the generous bequest of the late Harry I. Craimer, B.Com.'33, in honour of his late cousin, Dr. Harry I. Cramer, B.Sc.'34, M.D.'37, to support students in the Faculty of Medicine conducting research in the areas of oncology or diabetes through the Research Bursary Program.
  • Dr. N. Paul Rosman ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Medical Student Research Bursary
  • Established in 2012, by N. Paul Rosman, B.Sc.'55, M.D.,C.M.'59, to promote an interest in research by medical students. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to one or more medical students each year in the Faculty of Medicine at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ
  • Value: varies.
  • Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Leora Kahn Research Bursary in Memory of Mrs. Marion Kahn
  • Established in 2011, by Raymond Kahn, B.Sc.'69, M.D.,C.M.'73 and his wife, Leora Kahn, B.A.'71, M.S.W.'77, in memory of his mother, Marion Kahn, for outstanding students pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to one or more medical or allied health students in the Faculty of Medicine at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Preference will be given to students engaged in breast cancer research.
  • Drs. Annalee & Mark Abelson Travel Fund in Medicine
  • Established in 1997 through a generous gift from Dr. Annalee Abelson, B.A.'68, M.Sc.'71, Ph.D.'81 and Dr. Mark Abelson, B.Sc.'66, M.D.,C.M.'70. The annual income is to be used equally for travel funds for M.D.,C.M.&Ph.D. students and students in the School of Human Communication Sciences and Disorders. The travel funds will be awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Department of Graduate Studies and Research.
  • Ettie Israel Bennett Award
  • Summer Research Bursary recipients are eligible to receive the Ettie Israel Bennett Award. Awarded to a deserving student whose work is judged to be excellent by the Student Research Committee.
  • George and Muriel Graham Undergraduate Research Bursary
  • Established in 2015 by Mary F. Graham, M.D.,C.M. in memory of her in-laws. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Scholarships Committee to a M.D.,C.M. student in the Faculty of Medicine who participates in a research project at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Preference will be given to students pursuing research within the field of neuroscience.
  • Value: $3,000.
  • George Corcoran Scholarship
  • Established by a bequest from Emily Jones Corcoran in memory of her husband. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine Scholarships Committee to students in the undergraduate medical program with preference to students registered in the M.D.,C.M.&Ph.D. program.
  • Value: varies.
  • Harold and Rhea Pugash Research Bursary
  • Established in 2011 by Eric S. Pugash, M.D.,C.M.'79, F.R.C.S.(C), in honour and memory of Harold H. Pugash, BA'49 and Rhea D. Pugash, Dipl.(P.T.)'51, both of whom greatly valued education and demonstrated the qualities of achievement, honesty and sense of humour. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to one or more medical students in the Faculty of Medicine at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ
  • Harry Shankman Scholarships
  • A bequest from the late Annette Shankman Rieder in honour of her brother Harry Shankman, M.D., provides annual scholarships for meritorious medical students in the M.D.,C.M.&Ph.D. program. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine Scholarships Committee, on the recommendation of the M.D., C.M.&Ph.D. Program director.
  • Value: varies.
  • Hilton J. McKeown Scholarships
  • Established by a bequest from Hilton J. McKeown, M.D. 1927, to the Friends of ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ to provide financial support to students in the Faculty of Medicine. Awards are granted on the basis of academic achievement and the value of each award will depend upon financial need and other awards held. Preference will be given to students in the M.D.,C.M.&Ph.D. program. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine.
  • Value: varies.
  • Ivan Racheff Scholarships
  • Established in 1986 to be awarded by the Faculty Student Research Committee to medical students who demonstrate an interest in research in public health and/or the effects of pollution or pollutants on the human body.
  • J. Warren Harthorne Summer Research Bursary
  • Established in 2015 by J. Warren Harthorne, M.D.,C.M.'57, to recognize and promote research activities of undergraduate medical students pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to one or more medical students in the Faculty of Medicine at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ
  • Value: varies.
  • James O. Meadows and Maria Meadows Awards
  • Income from a bequest from the late Dame Maria Cowan Meadows provides awards for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine who are engaged in research. Preference is given to candidates working in cancer research but worthy candidates in other areas of medical or surgical research are also considered. Application is made to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine.
  • John H. Altshuler Research Award In Pathology or Dermatology or Hematology
  • Established in 2006 by David Altshuler and the Altshuler Family in memory of his late father John H. Altshuler, B.Sc.'55, M.D.,C.M.'59. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to a medical student in the Faculty of Medicine who participates in a research project at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Preference will be given to students pursuing research within the fields of Pathology, Dermatology or Hematology.
  • Estimated value: $3,000.
  • Judith Anne Wright Litvack Bursaries
  • Bequeathed in 1999 by Judith Litvack to support the research bursary program for students in the Faculty of Medicine. The research projects supported are to be in cancer and the disorder anxiety. One or more bursaries in each of the two research committees.
  • Value: varies.
  • Kevric Summer Research Bursaries
  • Established in 2009 by Richard Hylands, B.Com.'80. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine’s Student Research Committee to one or more undergraduate students in the M.D.,C.M. program in the Faculty of Medicine at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ
  • Leslie Gin Foo and Sophie Pui Woon Woo Research Bursary
  • Established in 2015 by Anna Woo, M.D.,C.M.'92, in honour of her parents, Leslie Gin Foo and Sophie Pui Woon Woo, who came to Canada in search of a better life for their family and proudly witnessed all four of their children graduate from ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to one or more medical students in the Faculty of Medicine pursuing research.
  • Value: varies.
  • Mach-Gaensslen Foundation of Canada Student Grant
  • Summer research bursary awarded to at least four medical students in the fields of oncology, cardiology, and psychiatry.
  • Madhu Bala Dhawan Bursary for Research in Palliative Care or Cancer
  • Established in 2000 by Dr. K.C. Dhawan in memory of his wife. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine Student Research Committee to a medical or allied health professional student who participates in a research project in either palliative care or cancer research at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ
  • McEntyre Research Bursary
  • Established in 2003 by David McEntyre, B.Com.'67, an active volunteer and supporter of ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University and the Montreal Children's Hospital. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine to students to support their participation in research projects at the Montreal Children's Hospital. Open to students in the M.D.,C.M., Nursing, and P&OT programs.
  • Value: varies.
  • Medical Class of 1961 Summer Research Bursary
  • Awarded annually to a student in the Faculty of Medicine. This research bursary provides in-course undergraduate students with an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience working in a biomedical research environment for those who are interested in pursuing this important aspect of medical work. For two months during the summer term each year, the students will work full-time on hypothesis-driven projects, alongside clinical and fundamental scientists. Awarded on the basis of academic merit and may be designated toward a specific discipline in health sciences.
  • Value: varies.
  • Medical Class of 1964 Summer Research Bursary
  • Established in 2015 by the Medical Class of 1964 on the occasion of their 50th anniversary reunion. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to support one or more students in the M.D.,C.M. program pursuing research during the summer in the Faculty of Medicine.
  • Value: varies.
  • Medical Class of 1980 Research Bursary
  • Established in 2016 by the Medical Class of 1980 on the occasion of their 35th anniversary reunion and in memory of their classmate Dr. Martha Jane Poulson, M.D.,C.M.'80. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to support one or more students in the M.D.,C.M. program pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine.
  • Value: varies.
  • Medical Class of 1989 Research Bursary
  • Established in 2016 by the Medical Class of 1989 on the occasion of their 25th anniversary reunion. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to support one or more students in the M.D.,C.M. program pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine.
  • Value: varies.
  • Michael B. and Mary Elizabeth Wood Summer Research Bursary
  • Established in 2015 by Michael B. Wood, M.D.,C.M.'69. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to support one or more students in the M.D.,C.M. program pursuing research during the summer in the Faculty of Medicine.
  • Value: varies.
  • Mr. & Mrs. John Henry Collins Memorial Bursary
  • Endowed in 1986 by a bequest from Mrs. John Henry Collins to assist students in conducting medical research. Awarded by the Faculty Student Research Committee.
  • Murray R. Stalker Primary Care Research Bursary
  • Established in 2007 by Dr. Merrill Stalker, B.Sc.'47, M.D.,C.M.'51 in memory of his father, Murray R. Stalker, M.D.,C.M.'24, who was one of the principal founders of the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to an undergraduate or graduate student in the medical or allied health programs with a preference to students who undertake research in primary care within the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University Academic Health Network.
  • Robert Courey Research Bursary
  • Established in 2015 by Robert Courey, B.Sc.'66, M.D.,C.M.'68. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to one or more medical students in the Faculty of Medicine pursuing research.
  • Value: varies.
  • Ron and Marcy Prussick Research Bursary
  • Established in 2012, by Ron Prussick, B.Sc.'83, M.D.,C.M.'87, and his wife, Marcy Prussick, LL.B.'87, in the interests of nurturing a life-long interest in research for medical students. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to medical students in the Faculty of Medicine at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ
  • Rose Mamelak Johnstone Research Bursary
  • Established in 2013 by Michael Johnstone, M.D.,C.M.'79 in memory of his mother, Rose Mamelak Johnstone, Ph.D., F.R.S.C., first female Chair of the Department of Biochemistry from 1980–1990. Awarded by the Associate Dean, Biomedical B.Sc., Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs, together with the Chair of the Department of Biochemistry of the Faculty of Medicine to one or more students conducting research in the Department of Biochemistry at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University. Preference will be given to female students.
  • Value: varies.
  • Rose Schwarz - Helen Marcus Bursary
  • Established by the family and friends of the late Rose Schwarz and the late Helen Marcus. To assist a needy, deserving student engaged in summer work in cancer research.
  • Sir Edward W. Beatty Memorial Scholarships for Medical Students
  • Income from a bequest of $100,000 from the late Dr. Henry Albert Beatty provides scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Medicine. For students who hold or are working towards the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ M.D.,C.M., the award may be held at any approved institution in Canada or abroad. For other qualified students, the award must be held at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ. The holder is expected to devote the year of tenure either to research or to some form of special training excluding the normal training towards the M.D.,C.M. and excluding any of the years of residency training required in the Diploma courses.
  • Theresa McLoud Student Research Bursary
  • Established in 2015 by Theresea McLoud, M.D.,C.M.'68, to recognize and promote research activities of undergraduate medical students pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Student Research Committee to one or more medical students in the Faculty of Medicine at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ
  • Value: varies.
  • Through summer of 2020.
  • Victor Dzau and Ruth Cooper-Dzau Research Bursary
  • Established by Dr. Victor Dzau, B.Sc.'68, M.D.,C.M.'72, and Ruth Cooper-Dzau, B.Phys.Ther.'72, to support undergraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine conducting research under the guidance of a professor during the summer months. Awarded annually by the office of the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research Office, of the Faculty of Medicine to undergraduate students in their 1st or 2nd year of a four-year medical or nursing or physical and occupational therapy degree program. Preference will be given to medical students.
  • Value: minimum $3,000; may be divided to fund more than one student.
  • William and Laura Victor Memorial Award
  • Established in 2000 by Laura Victor, B.A.'32, in memory of her husband, William V. Victor, B.Com.'31, F.C.A. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine Jury of the Annual Student Research Day to a meritorious undergraduate medical student.
  • Value: minimum $1,000.
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