Health and Radiation Physics

The Betty Horricks Research Endowment Fund was established in 2005, to be awarded on an annual basis to a graduate student registered in the Molecular Biology Genetics and Cancer Program with preference given to a student beginning research in the area of bone marrow and blood cancer.

Canadian Graduate Scholarships (CGS) provide financial support to high calibre full-time scholars who are registered in eligible masters or doctoral programs in Canada. It's a merit-based scholarship for students with an A- or above.

Established in 2013 by friends and family of Dr. Mohanty in celebration of his 80th birthday. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a student in the MSc Statistics program who, in the judgement of the Department, has demonstrated notable academic achievement.

The E.G. Brooman Bursary in Chemistry was established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Mr. E.G. Brooman, a staff member in the Department of Chemistry from 1967 to 1987. This bursary is to be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Chemistry, to a graduate student registered in a graduate program in Chemistry.

The GSA awards a number of travel awards (up to $500) every semester (Sept-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug) for travel to conferences to present, or to undertake research relevant to their field of study. GSA Travel Awards are funded from the proceeds of the GSA Development Fund, which is sustained by contributions from Graduate Students and the University. Award recipients will be asked to voluntarily contribute a 250-word statement of how this award and travel contributed to their graduate experience, which may be posted on the Graduate Studies and GSA websites and other media sources. 

Students can apply through “Aid by Application” in Mosaic.

For complete instruction on how to apply for this award in Mosaic, please visit McMaster's Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

The Manske-MacLean Bursaries in Chemistry initial funds for these awards were realized through the sale of Specimens (alkaloids and related compounds), from the research collections of the late R.H.F. Manske (1901-1977) and the late D.B. MacLean, and were augmented by a generous donation from Merck-Frosst, Montreal. R.H.F. Manske, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Queen's), Ph.D. (Manchester), D.Sc.Hon. (McMaster) conducted pioneering research in alkaloid chemistry and was founding editor of 'The Alkaloids' a definitive and ongoing series in this area of chemistry. D.B. MacLean was introduced to alkaloid chemistry by Manske at the Research Laboratories of the Dominion Rubber Co. The study of alkaloids and related heterocycles became the focus of his research at McMaster, which he joined in 1954. He was Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemistry. These bursaries are to be awarded to graduate students in Chemistry by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Chemistry.

The Bill Carment Memorial Scholarship in Social Development was established in 2005 by family, friends and colleagues, in memory of Dr. D.W. (Bill) Carment, formerly faculty member of the Department of Psychology and later, Director of the McMaster Centre of Continuing Education. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Psychology to a graduate student who has demonstrated excellent progress in his/her research training and who is pursuing a career in the area of social development.

Established in 2014 by friends, family, colleagues, and industry partners in memory of Brian McCarry, a past Chair of the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a graduate student currently enrolled in the Chemistry graduate program. Preference will be given to students pursuing industry-related research.

Value: 1 award vaiable to $2,500

The Catherine Jane Stephenson Memorial Bursary was established in 2005 by Jean and Bruce Stephenson in memory of their daughter Catherine Jane Stephenson, a 1978 graduate of McMaster University. To be granted to a student enrolled at the Master's or Ph.D. level in Biology and who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students whose research is located in Northern Canada, including northern parts of the provinces.

The Dawes Memorial Fellowship has been established by the family of Henry Franklin Dawes, head of the Department of Physics from 1911 - 1947, to keep fresh the memory of the important part he played in developing the physics program at McMaster. This fellowship will be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

The income from the estate of Desmond Gerald Burns has been designated as a scholarship for research leading to the M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in Physics in Mathematical or Theoretical Physics. The scholarship will be awarded on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

The Dr. Denis Shaw Memorial Award was established in 2004 by friends, colleagues and former students in memory of Dr. Denis Shaw. To be awarded to a graduate student in the School of Geography and Earth Sciences to attend the annual meeting of the Geochemical Society or a similar organization. Selection will be made by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Geography and Earth Sciences. Preference will be given to a Ph.D. student in Geochemistry.

The Estate of Dr. F.R. Britton was established in 1990. The awarded funding is available only to graduate students of Mathematical Sciences grants to assist student to further their research.

The scholarship was established in 2011 by Smita Prasad and family, in memory of her father, Dr. Mithilesh Nandan Prasad (Class of '83). To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Geography and Earth Sciences to currently registered graduate students engaged in applied geology in Canada or internationally. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the School of Geography and Earth Sciences, with due consideration to students engaged in interdisciplinary research.

The Dr. Ronald J. Gillespie Prize in Inorganic Chemistry was established in 2009 by friends and colleagues in honour of Prof. Ronald J. Gillespie, F.R.S., F.R.S.C., F.R.S.C. (U.K.), F.C.I.C., C.M., in recognition of 50 years of significant contributions to research and scholarly teaching in the Department of Chemistry at McMaster University. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a student enrolled in a Ph.D. program in inorganic chemistry, who in the judgment of a selection committee comprised of the Associate Chair of Chemistry responsible for graduate studies and inorganic chemists within the Department of Chemistry demonstrates outstanding scholastic achievement and innovative research that embraces elements of fundamental inorganic chemistry.

The Frank Dennee Scholarship was established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Frank Dennee, a Hamilton philanthropist. One annual scholarship in the amount of the accrued interest in the trust fund will be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendations from the departments to entering or currently registered Canadian students in the Departments of Engineering Physics or Physics and Astronomy. Preference will be given to graduate students in the area of nuclear science or nuclear engineering.

The Joan Heimbecker Memorial Scholarship was established in 1994 through funds donated in memory of Joan Heimbecker, a graduate student in Human Biodynamics. The scholarship is awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on a nomination from the Department of Kinesiology. The award is available to students registered in a McMaster graduate program in Human Biodynamics to help support their graduate education.

The Lee Nielson Roth Award was established in 1986 by Judith L. Roth (Nielson '53) in memory of her son, Lee. The award is made annually to a doctoral student in Medical Sciences, Biochemistry, or Biology of high academic standing who is working in the area of cancer research.

The Lorne F. Lambier, Q.C. Scholarship was established in 1984. The scholarship is tenable for one year. The scholarship is awarded annually to current Canadian citizens, permanent residents or, international students registered in a master's or doctoral graduate program in Faculties of Health Science and Science whose research is directed toward the understanding and/or cure of cancer.

This award was established as a result of the generosity of Dr.M.Novotny, who recieved his Ph.D in Mathematics from McMaster in 1972, and is particulary designed to encourage promising graduate students in Analysis

The Monica Scarabello Memorial Bursary was established in 1997 by colleagues and friends in memory of Monica Scarabello. To be granted to a student who demonstrates financial need and is enrolled in a Master of Science program in the Department of Biology. Preference is given to graduate students who have demonstrated research excellence. This bursary is to be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of Biology.

Established in 2003 by the Ontario Power Generation, to support the education of a student registered in the M.Sc. program in Health and Radiation Physics. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Medical Physics and Applied Radiation Sciences Unit.

The Richard Fuller Memorial Scholarships for Science were established in 1991 with funds from the estate of Henrietta Osborne. The scholarships are renewable up to three years, provided performance in graduate studies is maintained at a high academic level. These scholarships will be awarded annually to incoming or, current Canadian citizens, permanent residents or, international students registered in a master’s and doctoral graduate programs in the Faculty of Science demonstrating high academic achievement.

Deadline Date: July 15, 2016

This award was established in 1994 in honor of Dr. Walter Gibbins, who received his Ph.D. in Geology at McMaster in 1974. A well-known geologist, Walter held the position of Arctic District Geologist for the Department of Indian Affairs in Northern Development, based in Yellowknife. The bursary is to be awarded annually to a graduate student in Earth Sciences by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the School of Geography and Earth Sciences. This award will help support travel costs to deliver a paper at an international research conference.