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The Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer InstituteÌý(GCI) offers internal sources of stipend funding and travel support to national and international meetings.
Trainees benefiting from Internal Awards are expected to fully participate in GCIÌýfundraising Ìýand public outreach initiatives.ÌýPlease note that postponement of the award start date may be granted for a maximum of four months.
Internal Award Competition General Information and Guidelines:
- Applications are grouped into 4 distinct categories: MSc; Jr. PhD; Sr. PhD and Post-doctoral Fellows.
- There is no quota for the # of applications per Laboratory. However, it is unlikely that we will be able to fund more than 1 student per Laboratory.
- If applying as a Sr. PhD studentÌý(PhD4* and above)Ìý you must have aÌýfirst author paper submitted, accepted, or published are eligible to apply.
- All applicants must be able to prove that they have applied for other sources of funding.
- Recipients cannot combine funding from other internal or external awards.
- Laboratories who do not benefit from recruitment awards will be prioritized in the funding process.
- ÌýAll applicants must be under the supervision of a scientist who is a full member of the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute
- Awards are non-renewable.Ìý
- Applicants starting their studies in Fall 2024Ìýcan apply by submitting their complete application via e-mail to: studentaffairs.gci [at] mcgill.ca (GCI Student Affairs)
*To clarify, year 4 and above signifies that trainees who have completed 2 full years are considered senior PhD’s when they begin their 3rd academic year since most students begin as PhD2.
Each Application must contain the following:Ìý
A) Application:
1.ÌýTitle Page that includes candidate's name, graduate status, current supervisor, and project title.Ìý
2. A detailed summary of candidate's proposed research project-ÌýThe summary must be written by the candidate and should not exceed 2 pages.
3. The names and e-mails of your 1-3 referees. Reference letters are to be sent by the referees directly to:Ìýstudentaffairs.gci [at] mcgill.ca (GCI Student Affairs)
4.ÌýC.V. (including a list of publications)Ìý
5. A copy of academic transcripts.ÌýPhD and PDF applicants do not need to submit undergraduate transcripts.Ìý
6. Reprints/preprints of candidate's two most important papers, if applicable.
B) Lay Summary
C) Headshot andÌý
D)Ìý Statement of Release
Statement of Release
Questions and concerns should be addressed to studentaffairs.gci [at] mcgill.ca (GCI Student Affairs)
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Canderel Graduate Studentship Award The Canderel Graduate Studentship Awards are made possible by the ongoing efforts of Mr. Jonathan Wener, the founder and CEO of Canderel Inc., and the *Candidate must be a Graduate Student who is within the first year of their program. |
May 15 | $15,000/year |
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Cure Foundation Fellowship in Breast Cancer Research CURE Foundation Fellowship in Breast Cancer Research, established in 2013, will be granted to an outstanding graduate student working on a breast cancer focused research project. *Candidate must be a Graduate Student who is within the first year of their program. |
May 15 |
$10,000/year |
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Charlotte and Leo Karassik Foundation Oncology Ph.D. Fellowship (4) The Charlotte and Leo Karassik Foundation PhD Fellowship Awards are designed to support outstanding trainees at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ pursuing research at the Goodman Cancer InstituteÌý(GCI). *Candidate must be a PhD Student within any year of their program. |
May 15 |
$22,000/year |
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DonnerÌýFoundation The Donner Studentship Award is made possible by the Donner Foundation and is designed to support outstanding trainees pursuing research on the genetics of cancer initiation or progression at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s GCI. *Candidate must be a PhD Student within any year of their program pursuing research on the genetics of cancer initiation or progression.Ìý |
May 15 |
$26,500/year |
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Dr. Victor KS Lui Studentship Dr. Victor KS Lui Studentship Awards are designed to support outstanding trainees at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ pursuing research at the GCI. *Candidate must be a PhD Student within any year of their program. |
May 15 |
$22,000/year |
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Michael D’Avirro Studentship in Molecular Oncology Research Michael D’Avirro Studentship in Molecular Oncology Research was established in 2010 through the testamentary trust of Micheal D’Avirro, MDCM 1974. *Candidate must be a Graduate Student pursuing research in metabolism and cancer. |
May 15 |
$24,000/year |
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Rosalind Goodman Commemorative Scholarship In October 2014 an annual scholarship, in the amount of $25,000, has been established in fond memory of Mrs. Rosalind Goodman by the Directorship of the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute. This was made possible through funds generously donated by the family, friends and colleagues of Rosalind and Morris Goodman to celebrate the life and work of Rosalind Goodman. The Goodman family remains the strongest advocate for basic cancer research and a generous benefactor of the Cancer Research Institute. The studentship, which will be known as the Rosalind Goodman Commemorative Scholarship, serves to recognize the exceptional research and community work of a graduate student in the final years of their Ph.D. studies at the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute.Ìý In addition to outstanding research excellence in the cancer field and in recognition of Rosalind Goodman’s life-long and tireless philanthropic spirit, the recipient of this award will be expected to demonstrate strong and continuous community involvement during his/her tenure at the Goodman Cancer Institute.Ìý *Candidate must be a graduate student in their final years of PhD studies. |
May 15 |
$25,000/year |