Douglas Wright Melanoma Award
Funded jointly by the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and the Douglas Wright Foundation, this annual $30,000 award supports a resident or fellow in the Department of Medicine to conduct innovative clinical or basic melanoma research. Recipients complete their project within one year (with possible one-year extension upon committee approval).
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 interest and capability in melanoma research under the supervision of a Faculty of Medicine advisor.
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Clearly identify a faculty supervisor and division/department head in the application.
Funding Details:
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Amount: $30,000 CAD, paid as research support (cannot fund applicant or supervisor salary).
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Duration: 1 year, with potential extension to a second year pending advisory committee approval.
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Use of Funds: Research-related expenses (supplies, travel, assays, etc.), per approved budget.
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Expectations: Present findings at scientific meetings and submit manuscripts for publication.
Deadline:
Applications due by Monday, September 15, 2025.
Where to Go for Further Information:
Email a single-PDF application—including:
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Letter of Application (≤ 3 pages, 12-pt font, 1″ margins) covering background, objectives/hypotheses, methodology, timeline, impact/knowledge translation, and budget.
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Curriculum Vitae.
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Letters of Support from supervising faculty member(s) and division/department head.
—with subject line “Douglas Wright Melanoma Award” to: [email protected]
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