XII. Graduate Awards & Financial Assistance
College of Biological Science Internal Awards
The University reserves the right to amend awards subject to the availability of funds.
| Abell Pest Control Scholarship in Lyme Disease Research [I5980] | |
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| Selection will be based on the strongest research potential on lyme disease. Apply by October 17 to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Awards Committee (grschol@uoguelph.ca) with a research proposal no longer than two pages outlining your research and a CV. Include the name of the award and the award ID number in the subject line of your email. | |
| Donor(s): |
Abell Pest Control
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program offered by the College of Biological Science or the Ontario Veterinary College or the Ontario Agriculture College conducting research in Lyme disease. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
| Abell Pest Control Scholarship in Pollinator Research. [I5976] | |
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| Selection will be based on the strongest research potential in pollinators. Apply by October 17 to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Awards Committee (grschol@uoguelph.ca) with a research proposal no longer than two pages outlining your research and a CV. Include the name of the award and the award ID number in the subject line of your email. | |
| Donor(s): |
Abell Pest Control
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any program who are conducting research in Pollinators. Preference will be given to students studying bees. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
| Alastair J. Durie Research Travel Grant [T5975] | |
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| Established by Dr. Kevin James in honour of Alastair J. Durie, pre-eminent scholar of Scottish tourism history and valued advisor to Guelph MA students. Selection will be based on academic standing, a research statement indicating the relation of the trip to the project and feasibility of proposed budget relating to travel costs. Apply by February 1, to the graduate office in the Department of History and include a budget, description of the travel and a research statement indicating the relation of the trip to the project. | |
| Donor(s): |
Kevin James
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any Master’s or Doctoral programs who are required to travel for research to access historical texts. Preference for students specializing in tourism history. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Arthur Richmond Memorial Scholarships [I5180] | |
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| Established in memory of the late Arthur Richmond (OAC '23), horticulturist and teacher. One award each year is reserved for a student in the Plant Agriculture (Horticultural Sciences) program. Apply by May 1 to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by completing the Arthur Richmond Memorial Scholarships Application. The winners will be selected on the basis of academic excellence. The scholarships may only be held once at the master’s level and once at the doctoral level. | |
| Donor(s): |
The Estate of Nola Richmond
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time master’s students up to semester six and doctoral students up to semester nine in one of the following programs: Plant Agriculture, Integrative Biology, Molecular & Cellular Biology, or Environmental Sciences. |
| Amount: | 4 awards of $4,000 |
| Brock Chittim Graduate Scholarship in Chemistry [E6037] | |
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| The Brock Chittim Graduate Scholarship in Chemistry honours the life and accomplishments of Mr. Brock Chittim (MSc., ’87). He has built Wellington Laboratories into a world leader in generating and supplying analytical standards. Brock is a long-time supporter of the University of Guelph and continues to demonstrate how integrity and high ethical standards can be a successful approach in business. Selection will be based on the student with the most outstanding academic record, demonstrated by a high admission average and a track record indicating research potential. This award can only be held only once. Scholarship funds to be awarded are in addition to (i.e. as a “top-up”) to the GWC2 stipend. University of Waterloo students in the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry (GWC2) program are not eligible. | |
| Donor(s): |
Anonymous
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering or direct transferring to a PhD program in Chemistry at the University of Guelph in the Winter, Spring, or Fall semester of a calendar year are eligible for consideration in the Fall semester of that same year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $5,000 |
| Canadian Dairy Commission M.Sc. Scholarship [I5314] | |
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| The Canadian Dairy Commission generously supports these scholarships to encourage and support dairy related graduate studies and to increase career opportunities in the Canadian Dairy industry among aspiring students. Selection will be based on academic excellence and strong research potential. Apply to the OAC Awards Committee (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by August 15 with a two-page letter outlining the significance of your research to the dairy industry; a two-page research proposal; a CV and a letter of reference from your advisor outlining your academic excellence and research potential. Please include your name, student ID and the name of the scholarship on each page of your application. Recipients of this scholarship will be required to provide a one page outline of their proposed thesis to the OAC Awards Office to be included in the College’s annual report to the CDC. Students beyond semester level 3 are not eligible. This award is not tenable with the Brock Doctoral Scholarship, Arrell Scholarships, Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships, Dairy Farmers of Ontario Doctoral Research Assistantship, or Tri-Council Scholarships, including the Vanier. | |
| Donor(s): |
Canadian Dairy Commission
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any U of G Master’s offered by OAC who are Canadian or Permanent Residents and who are conducting research related to the Canadian Dairy Industry in any of the following areas: 1. adding value to dairy ingredients; 2. developing new applications and dairy food products based on bio-medicine; 3. understanding the dairy matrix and the functionality of dairy products; 4. understanding the microbiology of milk and dairy products; 5. enhancing sustainable development and eco-efficiency; 6. controlling water cycle and reducing water usage; 7. improving farm efficiency; 8. reducing cost of milk production; 9. improving animal health and welfare; 10. reducing risks of antimicrobial resistance |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $20,000 (payable over 3 semesters starting in the Fall with the possibility of a one-time renewal to a maximum of $40,000 over 6 semesters) |
| Canadian Dairy Commission PhD. Scholarship [I5315] | |
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| The Canadian Dairy Commission generously supports these scholarships to encourage and support dairy related graduate studies and to increase career opportunities in the Canadian Dairy industry among aspiring students. Selection will be based on academic excellence and strong research potential. Apply to the OAC Awards Committee (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by August 15 with a two-page letter outlining the significance of your research to the dairy industry; a two-page research proposal; a CV and a letter of reference from your advisor outlining your academic excellence and research potential. Please include your name, student ID and the name of the scholarship on each page of your application. Recipients of this scholarship will be required to provide a one page outline of their proposed thesis to the OAC Awards Office to be included in the College’s annual report to the CDC. Students beyond semester level 9 are not eligible. This award is not tenable with the Brock Doctoral Scholarship, Arrell Scholarships, Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships, Dairy Farmers of Ontario Doctoral Research Assistantship, or Tri-Council Scholarships, including the Vanier. | |
| Donor(s): |
Canadian Dairy Commission
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in any Univeristy of Guelph doctoral program offered by OAC who are Canadian or Permanent Residents and who are conducting research related to the Canadian Dairy Industry in any of the following areas: 1. adding value to dairy ingredients; 2. developing new applications and dairy food products based on bio-medicine; 3. understanding the dairy matrix and the functionality of dairy products; 4. understanding the microbiology of milk and dairy products; 5. enhancing sustainable development and eco-efficiency; 6. controlling water cycle and reducing water usage; 7. improving farm efficiency; 8. reducing cost of milk production; 9. improving animal health and welfare; 10. reducing risks of antimicrobial resistance |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $30,000 (payable over 3 semesters starting in the Fall with the possibility of a one-time renewal to a maximum of $90,000 over 9 semesters) |
| CBS Graduate Scholarship in Plant Science [Z5718] | |
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| Apply by letter describing research project and research interest, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Alumni and friends of CBS with the aid of the Ontario government’s OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Full-time MSc students not beyond semester 5 or a full-time PhD students not beyond semester 9, pursuing gradate studies in the area of Plant Science in the College of Biological Science with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |
| CFUW Scholarship for Women in Graduate Studies in Nutritional Sciences [I5341] | |
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| Established by the Canadian Federation of University Women – Guelph to assist women to obtain higher education. Selection will be based on academic achievement, relevant research activities, demonstrated strong leadership abilities and extra-curricular activities related to nutrition and health or women’s issues. Qualifying applicants will be invited to apply and will be asked to complete the application form provided at the time of invitation. | |
| Donor(s): |
Canadian Federation of University Women, Guelph, ON
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| Qualification(s): | Female students registered in a graduate program in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences and who are working on thesis project relevant to human nutrition. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from a secondary school in Wellington County |
| Amount: | 1 award of $1,000 |
| Dr. Donald Robert Phillips Molecular and Cellular Biology Scholarship [I5917] | |
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| Established in memory of Beverly Phillips' brother, Dr. Donald Robert Phillips, OAC'66, a genetics researcher. While primary consideration will be given to contributions to research as demonstrated by authorship of publications and conference presentations in the area of molecular biology, genetics, and cell biology, academic achievement at the graduate level will also be taken into account. Apply by February 28 to the Molecular and Cellular Biology Chair’s office with a cover letter, application form (available from the Graduate Program Assistant), and two letters of support (one of which should be written by the student’s advisor). | |
| Donor(s): |
Established by the estate of Beverly Phillips in memory of her brother Dr. Donald Robert Phillips, OAC'66, a genetics researcher.
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Molecular and Cellular Biology graduate program. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of $4,250 |
| Elgin Card Terrestrial Scholarship in Terrestrial Animal Ecology [I5023] | |
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| The scholarship may not be held in conjunction with any external awards that provide the student with $10,000 per year or more. Apply to the Chair of Integrative Biology by September 30. | |
| Donor(s): |
Ontario Waterfowl Research Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Students with high academic standing and demonstrated interest in the area of terrestrial zoology. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $4,000 |
| GFTC Legacy Fund Graduate Scholarships [I5949] | |
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| In recognition of the Guelph Food Technology Centre’s (GFTC) long association with the University of Guelph, the GFTC Board has created these scholarships to recognize academic excellence and encourage students to study and pursue post-graduate studies relevant to the food sector. Apply to the OAC Awards Office (oacaward@uoguelph.ca) by August 15 with a one-page letter stating relevance of past work experience, proposed research objectives and career aspirations to the food production and processing sector. Selection will be based on high academic achievement and relevance of student’s past work experience, research objectives and career aspirations to the food production and processing sector. | |
| Donor(s): |
Guelph Food Technology Centre
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in their first year of course work in a Master’s program in Food Safety and Quality Assurance, a MSc or PhD program in Food Science, Applied Human Nutrition, Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science, Food Agriculture and Resource Economics or an MBA. |
| Amount: | 9 awards of $10,000 |
| Hagen Graduate Scholarship [Z5719] | |
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| If possible, one will be awarded to an MSc student and the other to a PhD student. Preference will be given to students with an interest in tropical and/or marine fish or aquaculture, doing their research in the Hagen Aqualab. Apply by letter describing the research project and research interest, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
Rolf Hagen, founding president of Rolf C. Hagen Inc., Canadian pet food and products supplier, with the aid of the Ontario
Government OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Eligible full-time MSc students registered in CBS, not beyond semester 5 and full-time PhD students registered in CBS, not beyond semester 9 studying aquatic biodiversity with at least a first class (A-) average in the previous two years of study with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | a number of awards of $1,250 |
| Harold H. Draper Graduate Prize [I5157] | |
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| Created in honour of Professor Draper, Chair of the Department of Nutritional Sciences from 1975-1985. No application is required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Friends of Harold H. Draper
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| Qualification(s): | Given to the graduate student who has presented the best seminar during the Departmental yearly seminar series. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $100 |
| International Emergency Medical Aid Assistance [B5200] | |
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| The University of Guelph provides support to International graduate students that are faced with unexpected, or unforeseen financial shortfalls due to a medical issue not covered by UHIP or the Student Dental/Medical insurance plans. Students should apply to the International Student Advisor, in the Centre for International Programs office, by completing an International Student Financial Need Assessment Form (N.A.F.) and submitting documentation to support the medical issue. These bursaries are awarded on an on-going basis. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph
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| Qualification(s): | International students registered in a degree program and have completed a minimum 1.50 credits who have a medical emergency expenses not covered by UHIP or the Student Dental/Medical insurance plans and demonstrated financial need. |
| Amount: | Several awards of varying amounts |
| John R.M. Kelso Scholarship in Environmental and Fisheries Science [I5340] | |
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| Established to recognize the late Dr. John R.M. Kelso's personal and professional contributions to the Fisheries profession. Selection will be based on: (a) overall grade point average and academic standing in all graduate courses as well as full time equivalent undergraduate courses completed during the student's program, (b) relevance and appropriateness of the research work, and (c) demonstration of participation in extracurricular activities related to environmental protection and fisheries stewardship, including but not limited to, membership in conservation, fisheries or environmental protection societies, involvement in research, educational, communication or other programs outside of university, dedicated to these goals. Financial need may also be considered. The application, including a letter outlining research, should be sent to Student Financial Services by January 10. | |
| Donor(s): |
Family and friends of the late Dr. John R.M. Kelso, B.Sc.(Agr.) '67, and M.Sc. '69
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| Qualification(s): | Students conducting research that examines the effects of anthropogenic stressors on fish community ecology (including but not limited to toxic chemicals, habitat degradation, or hydro power). |
| Amount: | 1 award of $3,500 |
| Master of Bioinformatics Entrance Scholarship [E6024] | |
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| This award was established to promote excellence in the Master of Bioinformatics program. Admission applications received by February 28, for consideration for the fall intake, will be considered automatically for this scholarship. Overall outstanding academic performance in relevant courses for admission into the MBINF program will be considered (e.g. biology, statistics, computer science) along with contributions made to research and the letter of reference that is included with the admission application. The award cannot be held with other scholarships of $15,000 annually or greater. | |
| Donor(s): |
University of Guelph Graduate Program in Bioinformatics
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering the Master of Bioinformatics program. |
| Amount: | up to 3 awards of $5,000 |
| MCB Plant Science Travel Grant [T6017] | |
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| This travel grant was established in 2020 by Dr. Annette Nassuth and Dr. Raymond Lee in support of molecular and cellular studies of plants. Apply with a letter of interest, resumé/CV and travel budget to the MCB Awards Committee by March 1. Selection will be based on the relevance of the intended travel to the student’s research program and subsequent impact on their learning experience.Award may be held only once for MSc students or twice for PhD students. In the event of a tie, preference will be given to students who have not already won other awards. | |
| Donor(s): |
Dr. Annette Nassuth and Dr. Raymond Lee
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in an MSc or PhD program in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, in the College of Biological Science with a research focus on plant science and has a minimum 80% average in the previous year. |
| Amount: | 2 awards of up to $1,500 |
| Middleton Graduate Teaching Assistant Prize [I5218] | |
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| The Middleton Graduate Teaching Assistant Prize was established to honour Dr. A.L.A. Middleton, professor in the Department of Zoology from 1966 - 2001, for his contribution to undergraduate education at the University of Guelph. Recipients must show a commitment to and effectiveness in undergraduate teaching as demonstrated by letters of support from course supervisors. Students may be nominated by faculty, departmental technicians, or undergraduate students. The nomination forms are available from the Chair’s office and must be completed and returned by April 30th. The recipient’s name will be engraved on a plaque which will be displayed in the Department of Integrative Biology. | |
| Donor(s): |
Department of Integrative Biology
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| Qualification(s): | Graduate Teaching Assistant in a Zoology or Biology course co-ordinated through the Department of Integrative Biology |
| Amount: | 1 award of a plaque |
| Morwick Scholarships in Aquatic Biology [E8023] | |
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| Established by Ted Morwick, honorary Alumnus, in support of the conservation and protection of water resources. Apply by May 1 by sending an email to the CBS Awards Committee (cbsadr@uoguelph.ca) with a curriculum vitae (CV), a research proposal that is no longer than two pages, and a copy of a relevant transcript. Include the name of the award and the award ID number in the subject line of your email. Selection will be based on the strongest research potential and the highest academic standing. Students can only win this award once. In order to receive the award payment in year 2, the student must be in good standing and continuing research in water. Transfers to a PhD program are not eligible to receive this award. Three Aquatic Biology scholarships shall be awarded on even calendar years starting in Fall 2018. | |
| Donor(s): |
Mr. Edward Morwick
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| Qualification(s): | Students entering a full-time MSc. or PhD within the College of Biological Science with a focus on water research in one of the three themed areas; Physiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and with a minimum 80% admission average. |
| Amount: | 3 awards of $20,000 ($10,000 paid in each of the fall of year 1 and fall of year 2) |
| Norman James Scholarship in Aquatic Animal Ecology [I5064] | |
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| The applicant must have high academic standing and demonstrate an interest in the area of aquatic animal ecology. The award may not be held in conjunction with any external awards that provide the student with more than $10,000 per year. Apply by September 30th to the Department of Integrative Biology and include a transcript, a brief description of the research proposal and a supporting letter from the principal advisor. | |
| Donor(s): |
Ontario Waterfowl Research Foundation
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| Qualification(s): | Registered or incoming graduate students in the Department of Zoology with high academic standing and demonstrated interest in the area of aquatic animal ecology. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $4,000 |
| Peggy A. Pritchard and Dr. Andrew M. Kropinski Graduate Bursary [B5967] | |
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| Established by Peggy A. Pritchard and her husband, Dr. Andrew M. Kropinski, upon Ms. Pritchard's retirement from the University of Guelph in 2016. Apply to the International Student Advisor with a completed International Graduate Student Financial Need Assessment Form (NAF). | |
| Donor(s): |
Peggy Pritchard and Andrew Kropinski
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| Qualification(s): | International graduate students from a developing country (as defined by CIDA Canadian International Development Agency) who demonstrate financial need with a preference given to female students. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $2,000 |
| Pharmacia Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate Prize [I5170] | |
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| Awarded to the student who has presented the best poster at a scientific meeting during the current academic year. Posters must be exhibited by the student or designate during the last week of August. The best poster will be selected on the basis of academic merit. No application is required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Pharmacia Enzyme Freezer Program, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
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| Qualification(s): | Students registered in the Molecular and Cellular Biology graduate program who have presented a poster at a scientific meeting during the current academic year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $750 |
| Prof. A.W. Baker Memorial Bursaries [Z5717] | |
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| Apply by letter describing research project and research interests accompanied by a curriculum vitae and completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by January 10. ACCESS AWARD. | |
| Donor(s): |
The estate of Margaret A. MacLean, through a bequest in honour and memory of her father the late Prof. A.W. Baker, Chair of
the Department of Entomology, with the aid of the Ontario government's OSOTF program
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| Qualification(s): | Graduate students with demonstrated financial need who are registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and enrolled in a department in the College of Biological Sciences or the Ontario Agricultural College. Full-time continuing or in-coming MSc students not beyond semester 5 or PhD students not beyond semester 9, studying or conducting research in entomology are eligible. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards). |
| Amount: | various awards totalling $3,000 |
| Roche Molecular Biochemical Award of Excellence [I5166] | |
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| No application is required. | |
| Donor(s): |
Roche Molecular Biochemicals
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| Qualification(s): | Graduate student registered in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology who has presented the best graduate seminar during the academic year. |
| Amount: | 1 award of $500 |