Brian Morrison Graduate Memorial Award in Palliative Medicine
Funded by a gift from the family and friends of the late Brian Morrison, this annual award supports a resident or fellow in the U of T Department of Medicine who has demonstrated exceptional scholarly interest and achievements in palliative medicine. Awardees receive financial support to advance a research, education, or quality-improvement project under the guidance of the Faculty of Medicine’s advisory committee.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Must be a resident or fellow in the University of Toronto Department of Medicine.
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Demonstrate academic excellence and a clear research or scholarly focus in palliative medicine.
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Identify and secure supervision by a U of T Faculty of Medicine member and the Division of Palliative Medicine Director.
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Propose a feasible project with potential to advance palliative-medicine scholarship.
Funding Details:
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One award granted annually (amount determined by the advisory committee).
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Supports project costs or related degree expenses.
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Awardee must present project outcomes at the Division of Palliative Medicine’s annual Research Day.
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If no candidate meets criteria, the award may be withheld and offered the following year.
Deadline:
Application PDFs due by Monday, September 15, 2025.
Where to Go for Further Information:
Email a single-PDF package—including a one-page project description, CV, and supervisor’s letter of support—with subject line “Brian Morrison Graduate Memorial Award in Palliative Medicine” to: [email protected]
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