Awards and Scholarships

$15,000/year for 2 years to a Master’s level student specializing in research related to Veterans and their families.

Canada provides our military with the best training and equipment in the world, but we must also ensure that these soldiers return home with ample supports in place as they potentially face a "new battlefield" of challenges. These challenges may include physical and mental injuries, or social challenges as Veterans reintegrate into family and community life. These support systems must be based on research evidence from the best and brightest Canada has to offer.

To this end, The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to offer this annual entrance scholarship to a master’s level student specializing in research related to Veterans and their families. Students will be funded $15,000 each year for two years.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a student entering their first year of a full-time master’s program
• Be doing research which has significant potential to improve the physical or mental health or well-being of veteran population, or their families
• Demonstrate a high level of quality in proposed research methodology, and excellent analytical and writing skills
• Exhibit significant potential for a high-impact research career in a relevant area

* Preference will be given to Canadian students studying at one of CIMVHR’s member universities.

For inquiries, please contact: Julie Burch

For more information on The Royal Canadian Legion, please visit: www.legion.ca

$18,000/ year for 2 years to a Doctoral level student conducting research on issues relevant to military members, Veterans and families.
One scholarship awarded annually to a PhD candidate who demonstrates excellence in their proposed research while exhibiting significant potential for a high impact career in a military, Veteran and family health research.

RATIONALE:
More Canadian research is needed to address the health and well-being issues over the life-course of individuals and families of those who serve and have served, as related to occupational exposures, experiences and environment. These may include health consequences - physical, mental and social - that are unique in their nature, magnitude, long-term effects, delayed presentation, and trans-generational implications. Preference is given to students studying at one of CIMVHR’s member universities; to Canadian students; and/or to reservists, where applicable.

ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must:

• Be registered as a full-time student, entering the 3rd year of a doctoral program, or in the final 2 years of a PhD program or a combined MA/PhD, fast track and direct-entry PhD program.
• Be doing research that considers the unique context of service and that is of significant potential importance to improving the physical, mental health, or wellbeing of military or Veteran populations or their families (the beneficiary populations).
• Have completed their comprehensive exams.
• Have received ethics approval for their research.
• Submit two written evaluations from referees.
• Apply before 12PM ET on August 31, 2020.

The successful candidate is expected to

• Meet wounded Veterans to ensure a better understanding of the impact of their work (facilitated by Wounded Warriors).
• Complete a Progress Report Form at the end of Year 1. Year 2 funding is contingent on this report.
• Submit an abstract to present research at CIMVHR's annaual Forum in the final year of their PhD, and acknowledge CIMVHR and Wounded Warriors Canada as sources of funding.

For inquiries please contact: Julie Burch.
For more information on Wounded Warriors Canada visit: www.woundedwarriors.ca

$5,000 awarded to a postgraduate student to enhance their specialization in epidemiological and mental health problems in military personnel, Veterans and /or their families.

This award honours the legacy of Dr. Mark Zamorski, a specialist in epidemiological and health services research on mental health problems in military personnel and a steadfast CIMVHR supporter.  Dr. Zamorski led the Research and Analysis Section of the Directorate of Mental Health for the Canadian Forces Health Services Group from 2002 until his passing in 2018.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be registered as a full-time student in either the final year of a master’s program or in the final 2 years of a PhD program at a Canadian university;
• Be conducting research that has significant potential to improve the mental health of Veteran or military populations, or their families;
• Exhibit significant potential for a high-impact research career in this area;
• Demonstrate a high level of quality in proposed research methodology, and excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Preference will be given to students studying at one of CIMVHR’s member universities.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Submit a final report, including an Award Impact Statement, to CIMVHR, which will be shared with the Queen’s University Office of Advancement as well as the donor. This report will be due within one year of receiving the award. Parts of the report may be used in the CIMVHR Annual Report and on social media.

For inquiries, please contact: Julie Burch