CSEM Grants

Dr. Fernand Labrie Fellowship Research Grant

This grant will be awarded to a 3^rd- or 4^th-year MD research fellow who is pursuing additional research training in the field of Endocrinology and Metabolism. This is a one-time scholarship award for one fellow in the maximum amount of $30,000. Note that this award is intended as a salary award and can be combined with other sources to constitute a salary.

Eligibility criteria:

• must be a 3^rd- or 4^th-year MD research fellow in Endocrinology & Metabolism who has completed two years of a Royal College–recognized Pediatric or Adult Endocrinology and Metabolism training program
• member of CSEM in good standing (dues paid before application submission)
• must be pursuing additional research training in the field of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• the research project must be done in an accredited Canadian institution (all Canadian institutes/hospitals with University-accredited programs are eligible)
• priority will be given to Canadians or landed immigrants

Application procedure: Complete the 2021 online application form and submit supporting documents:

• letter of intention from fellow, including career plans
• CVs of fellow AND supervisor (complete CV or CIHR-type CV)
• one-page summary of proposed research project
• letter of recommendation by someone other than the direct supervisor (previous research mentor or training director)

Deadline: July 31, 2021. No late applications will be considered.

Notification of winner: The winner will be informed by the end of September 2021. The winner will present a virtual lecture describing their research project, following the CSEM Professional Conference.

Reporting requirements:

• Brief summary of the project that was/is performed and location of the fellowship
• Outcome of the project: Completion? Meaningful results? Publications and communications related to project?
• All scientific publications and communications during the period of the fellowship (one or 2 years), related or not to project.

2020 Dr. Fernand Labrie Fellowship Research Award winner Dr. Cathy J. Sun.