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Research Awards

Research Awards for Undergraduate Medicine

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  • 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 and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to one or more medical or allied students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at 不良研究所. 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 and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to one or more medical or allied health students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at 不良研究所.
  • Value: varies.
  • Class of Medicine 1960 Research Bursary
  • Established in 2016 by the Class of Medicine 1960 in honour of their 55th anniversary reunion. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to support one or more students in the M.D.,C.M. program pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
  • Value: varies.
  • Class of Medicine 1966 Research Bursary
  • Established in 2017 by the Class of Medicine 1966 in honour of their 50th anniversary reunion. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to support one or more students in the M.D.,C.M. program in the Faculty while they pursue work in the research environment alongside clinical and fundamental scientists and their trainees.
  • Value: varies.
  • Class of Medicine 1979 Research Bursary
  • Established in 2016 by the Class of Medicine 1979 on the occasion of their 35th anniversary reunion. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to support one or more students in the M.D.,C. M. program pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
  • 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 of Medicine and Health Sciences' Scholarships Committee to a medical student who undertakes a research project with preference to the field of genetics.
  • Value: varies.
  • Dominique Harvey-Jaar Lupus Summer Research Bursary
  • Established in 2024 by Robert Y. Al-Jaar, Ph.D.; B.Eng. 1981, in honor and memory of his magnificent wife, Dominique Harvey, M.Ed.; B.Ed. 1982. Inspired by a newly-graduated doctor who correctly and quickly diagnosed Dominique in spite of having had only a 15-minute lecture on Lupus in medical school. The purpose of this bursary is to increase Lupus knowledge and learning among medical students, one student at a time. Funded by the Dominique Harvey & Robert Al-Jaar Lupus Foundation, it is awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences鈥� Student Research Committee to one M.D.,C.M. student in the Faculty participating in lupus research at the 不良研究所 Health Centre (MUHC) Lupus Clinic of the Montreal General Hospital during the summer semester.
  • Value: $3,500.
  • Dr. Barkev and Mrs. Alice Andonian Research Bursary in Paediatrics
  • Established in 2017 by Dr. Sero Andonian, B.Sc.'97, M.Sc.'99, M.D.,C.M.'02, Diana Andonian, and Maria Andonian, B.A.'00, M.A.'04, B.Ed.'09, in honour of Sero and Maria's parents, who came to Canada in search of a better education and proudly witnessed their children graduate from 不良研究所. After graduating from the American University of Beirut, Dr. Barkev Andonian was the first certified paediatrician in Aleppo in 1960. He served that community for over 40 years before retiring in Canada. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to one or more M.D.,C.M. students pursuing research in paediatrics.
  • Value: varies.
  • Dr. Barry Fletcher and Heather Carswell Fletcher Pediatric Research Bursary
  • Established in 2022 by Heather Carswell Fletcher, B.Sc. 1965, an award-winning science and medical writer, in memory of her husband, Barry D. Fletcher, M.D.,C.M. 1961, a pioneer pediatric radiologist, researcher, clinician, educator and mentor. Dr. Fletcher's initial clinical research began with neonatal lung disease while at 不良研究所. With the arrival of magnetic resonance imaging, he became among the first to investigate pediatric congenital heart disease and musculoskeletal problems while at Case Western Reserve among the first to investigate pediatric congenital heart disease and musculoskeletal problems while at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. As chairman of Diagnostic Imaging at St. Jude Children鈥檚 Research Hospital in Memphis, his most enduring legacy was the creation of a new pediatric oncologic imaging department that remains an outstanding and frontline research centre today. Awarded by the Undergraduate Student Research Committee, which is overseen by the Associate Dean, Biomedical BSc, Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. For one or more undergraduate medical students (MD CM) pursuing research in the area of pediatrics.
  • 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 and Health Sciences to support one or more undergraduate B.Sc. students pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 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 and Health Sciences conducting research in the areas of oncology or diabetes through the Research Bursary Program.
  • Dr. Lorne Runge & Dr. Ellen FitzPatrick Runge Research Bursary
  • Established in 2016 by Dr. Lorne A. Runge, B.Sc.'61, M.D.,C.M.'65 and Dr. Ellen FitzPatrick Runge, M.D.,C.M.'65. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to support one or more students in the M.D.,C.M. program pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Preference will be given to students pursuing epidemiologic and/or genetic research, with a special focus on chronic musculoskeletal pain.
  • Value: varies.
  • Dr. N. Paul Rosman 不良研究所 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 and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to one or more medical students each year in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at 不良研究所.
  • Value: varies.
  • Dr. Rachel Borson Research Bursary
  • Established in 2017 by Rachel Anne Borson, B.Sc.'79, M.D.,C.M.'83. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to support one of more students in the M.D.,C.M. program pursuing research in the area of cancer research or cancer treatment. Preference will be given to students pursuing research in the area of breast cancer.
  • 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 and Health Sciences. Awarded by the Faculty's Student Research Committee to one or more medical or allied health students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at 不良研究所. 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 and Health Sciences' 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 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' 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 and Health Sciences' Scholarships Committee to a M.D.,C.M. student in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences who participates in a research project at 不良研究所. Preference will be given to students pursuing research within the field of neuroscience.
  • Value: $3,000.
  • George Corcoran Scholarship
  • Established in 1996 through a bequest from Emily Jones Corcoran in memory of her husband. The fund provides stipend support for medical students in the M.D./Ph.D. program. Awarded on the recommendation of the M.D./Ph.D. Program Director.
  • 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 and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to one or more medical students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at 不良研究所.
  • Harry Shankman Scholarship
  • Established in 2000 through a bequest from the late Annette Shankman Rieder in honour of her brother Harry Shankman, M.D. The fund provides stipend support for deserving medical students in the M.D./Ph.D. program. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Scholarships Committee, on the recommendation of the M.D./Ph.D. Program Director.
  • Value: varies.
  • Heffez Family Research Bursary
  • Established in 2017 by Dr. Dan S. Heffez, M.D.,C.M.'79 and family. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences to support one or more students in the M.D.,C.M. program pursuing faculty supervised, yet independent research. First preference will be given to students completing research in neuroscience and/or neurosurgery. Second preference will be given to students completing research in cardiology and/or cardiac surgery. Third preference will be given to students pursuing research in any other surgery-related area.
  • Value: varies.
  • Hilton J. McKeown Scholarships
  • Established by a bequest from Hilton J. McKeown, M.D.'27, to the Friends of 不良研究所 to provide financial support to students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. 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 and Health Sciences.
  • Value: varies.
  • Irving and Gloria Fox Research Bursaries for Medical Students
  • Established in 2022 by Irving Fox, B.Sc.'65, M.D.,C.M.'67, and Gloria Fox, B.A.'66. The award is in recognition of the two summers of research Irving spent as a medical student at 不良研究所, which sparked a fulfilling, lifelong career devoted to benefitting humanity through medical science and research. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to support one or more students in the M.D.,C.M. program pursuing research in the summer.
  • Value: varies.
  • Ivan Racheff Scholarships
  • Established in 1986 to be awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' 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 and Christa Harthorne Summer Research Bursary
  • Established in 2015 by J. Warren Harthorne, M.D.,C.M.'57, and Christa Harthorne, to recognize and promote research activities of undergraduate medical students pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to one or more medical students in the Faculty at 不良研究所.
  • Value: varies.
  • James O. Meadows and Maria Meadows Awards
  • Income from a bequest from the late Dame Maria Cowan Meadows provides awards for undergraduates or graduates in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences for the purpose of supporting research. Preference will be given to candidates working in the field of cancer research, but worthy candidates in other areas of medical or surgical research will also be considered. Application is made to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
  • 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 and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to a medical student in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences who participates in a research project at 不良研究所. 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 and Health Sciences. The research projects supported are to be in the areas of cancer research and research of post-traumatic disorder anxiety. One or more bursaries in each of the two research areas will be awarded annually by the Faculty's Research Committee.
  • Value: $2,000 minimum for each.
  • Kevric Summer Research Bursaries
  • Established in 2009 by Richard Hylands, B.Com.'80. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences鈥� Student Research Committee to one or more undergraduate students in the M.D.,C.M. program in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at 不良研究所.
  • 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 不良研究所. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to one or more medical students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences 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.
  • McEntyre Research Bursary
  • Established in 2003 by David McEntyre, B.Com.'67, an active volunteer and supporter of 不良研究所 University and the Montreal Children's Hospital. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences 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 and Health Sciences. 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 and Health Sciences' 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 and Health Sciences.
  • 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 and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to support one or more students in the M.D.,C.M. program pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
  • 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 and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to support one or more students in the M.D.,C.M. program pursuing research in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
  • 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 and Health Sciences' 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 and Health Sciences.
  • Value: varies.
  • Montreal League for the Hard of Hearing Award
  • Established by a gift from the Montreal League for the Hard of Hearing Inc. for students in training. Candidates must be enrolled at the graduate level in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders doing work in the area of hearing impairment. Awarded by the School.
  • Value: varies.
  • Mr. & Mrs. John Henry Collis Memorial Bursary
  • Endowed in 1986 by a bequest from Mrs. John Henry Collis 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 and Health Sciences' 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 不良研究所 Academic Health Network.
  • Norman R. and Caroline M. Davis Biomedical Research Bursary
  • Established in 2015 by Elaine C. Davis, Ph.D.(Anatomy)'92, in honour of her father, Norman R. Davis, B.Com.'52 and mother, Caroline M. Davis (n茅e Clements), B.Sc.'52. Awarded by the Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, to one or more Biomedical B.Sc. students conducting Summer research in one of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' departments that participates in the teaching of B.Sc. students.
  • Value: varies.
  • Robert Courey Research Bursary
  • Established in 2015 by Robert Courey, B.Sc.'66, M.D.,C.M.'68. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to one or more medical students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences 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 and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to medical students in the Faculty at 不良研究所.
  • Rose Mamelak Johnstone Research Bursary
  • Established in 2013 by Michael Johnstone, M.D.,C.M. 1982 in memory of his mother, Rose Mamelak Johnstone, Ph.D., FRSC, 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 and Health Sciences to one or more female student conducting research in the Department of Biochemistry at 不良研究所.
  • 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.
  • Sean Murphy Award
  • Established in 1997 from a bequest of Miss Dorothy Brown. Award is competitive, based on merit and excellence. Awarded for research in Ophthalmology by a committee of the Department of Ophthalmology to one or more residents, graduate students, or postdoctoral fellows.
  • Value: varies.
  • 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 and Health Sciences. For students who hold or are working toward the 不良研究所 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 不良研究所. The holder is expected to devote the year of tenure either to research or to some form of special training excluding the normal training toward 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 and Health Sciences. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Student Research Committee to one or more medical students in the Faculty at 不良研究所.
  • Value: varies.
  • 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 and Health Sciences' Jury of the Annual Student Research Day to a meritorious undergraduate medical student.
  • Value: minimum $1,000.
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