School of
Graduate Studies

Mechanisms of Support

1. The studentship program should emphasize opportunities for research/clinical training and broadening scientific understanding of MS for the Awardee. There are two streams of research, biomedical (BM) and clinical and population health (CPH).
2. *Starting this year only CPH Masters Studentships will be offered; new BM Masters Studentships are no longer available. Only those who hold a Masters BM Studentship are eligible for a one year renewal
3. The Studentship Awards are 1 year in length with an opportunity to be renewed for up to 3 years. In order to be considered for a renewal a renewal application must be submitted each year.
4. Value of the Awards:
5. Masters Studentship Awards (*Clinical and Population Health only): $18,000/yr

• PhD Studentship Awards: $20,000/yr
• PhD Studentship Awards (for those who hold an MD): $48,500/yr

Program Eligibility

1. In order to apply for this award, applicants must:
2. Those who are working towards a Masters, PhD or related degrees pertaining to research in MS.

• Enrolled in graduate training at a Canadian institution; or those interested in studying abroad must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Studentships must be held in a recognized institution; and responsible to an appropriate supervisor who is in a field relevant to MS.

Important Dates

• Internal Deadline: September 24
• Agency Deadline: October 1, 2012 at 11:59p.m. EST
• Anticipated Notice of Decision: March 1, 2013
• Funding Start Date: July 1, 2013