Awards | Pathology | School of Medicine

Departmental Awards

The following awards are administered directly by the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine. For questions about eligibility or applications, please contact the Departmental and Academic Administrator.

Pathology and Molecular Medicine Graduate Award
This monetary award is available to outstanding entry-level graduate students. The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine is committed to the recruitment of outstanding PhD and MSc candidates. To this end, the Department offers a one-year monetary award to an eligible graduate student on the recommendation of the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee, in addition to their stipend as provided by their supervisor and/or external awards. Eligible candidates will have outstanding academic records, evidence of research experience, excellent letters of reference, and either be the recipient of a competitive external graduate award or an outstanding candidate for one. The purpose of this award is to attract top-ranked students who would be highly sought after by other academic institutions both nationally and internationally.

Robert Kisilevsky Fund for Research Education
This endowed fund supports a bursary program for full-time PhD students in the first year of their program. The bursaries are one-time awards paid in September, provided in addition to any other support received from supervisors or other sources. This is not a competitive award — all first-year PhD students will receive one. Students joining collaborative programs are eligible once they have identified Pathology and Molecular Medicine as their home department. The value of the bursary may vary annually depending on fund income and the number of incoming PhD students.

Graduate Entrance Tuition Award
This award is given annually to one incoming graduate student with an average of at least 80% (or equivalent) in each of the last two years of study. The value is equivalent to one year's domestic tuition and is deposited directly into the student's tuition account.

Conference Travel Award
Students are encouraged to present their research at appropriate scientific meetings. Funding to defray travel costs is available to students attending conferences to present graduate research conducted within the Department. Applications must be submitted prior to attending the conference. Please retain all expense receipts including boarding passes.

Conference Travel Award Application Form

Jeremy Nesheim Graduate Travel Fund
Established in memory of Dr. Jeremy Nesheim (B.Sc. 1991, Ph.D. 1998; University of Minnesota), this fund supports graduate student travel and expenses to an expert laboratory relevant to the student's field of study, as recommended by their supervisor, or conference travel. Preferably this should provide the student with experience outside Canada.

Applications may be submitted at any time and should be addressed to the Head of the Department through the Departmental and Academic Administrator. Applications should include:

A brief summary of the proposal (one page, double spaced)
Details of where and why the candidate intends to visit
An estimate of financial support required
A statement of support from the student's supervisor

Internal Queen's Awards

Queen's University offers numerous internal fellowships, scholarships, and awards to graduate students thanks to the generosity of university benefactors. Many of these awards do not require a separate application and may be included as part of your funding package upon admission. Eligibility and availability vary by discipline.

For a full list of internal awards available to graduate students, visit the Awards and Financial Assistance page in the Queen's Academic Calendar, or the SGSPA Awards & Bursaries page for additional funding opportunities including emergency and needs-based assistance.

External Awards

The following external funding opportunities are available to eligible graduate students. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for any awards they qualify for. For guidance on eligibility or the application process, please contact the Departmental and Academic Administrator.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
NSERC offers a range of funding opportunities for graduate students in the natural sciences and engineering, including the Canada Graduate Scholarships program. Students with an A (80%) average in the last two years of study are strongly encouraged to apply.
NSERC Graduate Funding

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
CIHR supports health research across Canada and offers graduate funding through the Canada Graduate Scholarships program. Students whose research falls within the health sciences are encouraged to explore CIHR funding opportunities.
CIHR Graduate Funding

Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)
OGS are merit-based awards valued at $15,000 for one academic year, promoting excellence in Master's and doctoral students. Students are encouraged to apply by the departmental deadline of February 1. You may be required to apply for OGS as part of your program — contact the Departmental and Academic Administrator for details.
Ontario Graduate Scholarships at Queen's

Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST)
The QEII-GSST supports Ontario graduate students in science and technology fields. Awards are valued at $15,000 and are administered through the university. Contact the Departmental and Academic Administrator for information on the departmental application process.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS)
The Vanier CGS is one of Canada's most prestigious graduate awards, valued at $50,000 per year for three years. It is awarded to doctoral students who demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, or health research.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships