The following awards are available to current and/or recent RSI graduate students and have application deadlines in the near future. It is recommended that you check back regularly and/or bookmark this page to ensure you have the most up to date information.
| AWARD | DESCRIPTION | DEADLINE* |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 Scholars-at-Risk Fellowship | Established with initial funding from the Donner Canadian Foundation, the School of Graduate Studies and Massey College provide this Fellowship, on an annual basis, as an established mechanism through which the University of Toronto is able to support eligible graduate candidates who meet the criteria listed below. The Fellowship offers financial support for academic endeavours and the opportunity to participate in the Massey College community. | MAY 17, 2024 |
| SGS Conference Grant – Summer 2024 Application Cycle |
The SGS Conference Grant provides financial support to encourage eligible students to actively present their research at an academic conference during the early stages of their graduate studies. This grant aims to provide successful applicants with funds to cover at least the applicant’s minimum registration fee for the proposed conference. Depending on the availability of funds, in-person presentations that require travel may receive a top-up amount based on the location of the conference; virtual presentations will be eligible for funding to cover the registration fee portion only. |
Late AUG, 2024 |
*Dates indicated are the internal deadlines for submission for RSI faculty, staff and students.
RSI Departmental Student Awards (Internal):
These awards listed below are available to RSI doctoral stream students (i.e. MSc & PhD students)
How to Apply:
Submit the following documents to rsi.busofficer@utoronto.ca (unless stated otherwise) by TBA 2024.
- Application Form (with documents indicated)
- OSOTF Financial Needs Form
Please Note: only electronic transcripts are needed.
Lois Snelling Physical Therapy Bursary
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded to a doctoral stream student in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the Faculty of Medicine. The recipient shall be a graduate of physical therapy. Selection will also be based on financial need.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application and the OSOTF Financial Needs Form
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $1500
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Judy Willcocks Memorial Bursary
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in a doctoral stream program in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute. The selection will be based on financial need.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application and the OSOTF Financial Needs Form
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $1200
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Marguerite Harland Smith Graduate Award in Rehabilitation Science
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded to a full-time student in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute that has graduated from a physical therapy program. The student must be conducting rehabilitation research in the neuroscience field. The selection will be based on financial need and academic achievement.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application, a 500 word description of your research and a OSOTF Financial Needs Form
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $1000
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Ruth Bradshaw Award
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded to (a) full-time student(s) enrolled in the doctoral stream program in Rehabilitation Science. The recipient shall be a graduate of physical therapy and be eligible to practice in Canada. Academic achievement and the relevance of the candidate’s program to physical therapy will also be taken into consideration. Selection will also be based on financial need.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application, a 500 word description of your research and a OSOTF Financial Needs Form
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $2600
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Gwen Bell Endowment Fund
ELIGIBILITY: Award annually to an Occupational Therapist who is entering in the University of Rehabilitation Sciences Institute. The award will be based on:
- His/her undergraduate academic performance and
- His/her general area of research with preference given to research in occupational therapy that has application for everyday practice
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application and a 500 word description of your research
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $1700
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Robin Schaffer Graduate Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded on the basis of academic merit, to a graduate student with an Occupational Therapy background, who is entering the doctoral stream program in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Toronto.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application, a 500 word description of your research and a Financial Needs Form
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: Not available for 2021-22
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Diane Gasner Graduate Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded to a graduate student who has completed the University of Toronto MScPT program, is enrolled in a doctoral stream program in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and is undertaking musculoskeletal research.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application and a 500 word description of your research
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $4068
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Peter Rappolt Family Scholarship for Research in Occupational Performance and Wellbeing
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded based on academic merit to a graduate of the World Federation of Occupational Therapist approved entry-level occupational therapy program, who is enrolled in the first year doctoral program of the rehabilitation Sciences Institute. The applicant must be undertaking research to improve the occupational performance and wellbeing of individuals with serious mental health issues and complex developmental and chronic health issues.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application, a 500 word description of your research and a confidential letter of reference (sent from referee to rsi.admin@utoronto.ca)
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $8000
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Dawson Family Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded to a PhD student in any year who is pursuing mental health research with an occupational therapy focus in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute. Preference will be given to new students who demonstrate high academic achievement.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application, a 500 word description of your research and a confidential letter of reference (sent from referee to rsi.admin@utoronto.ca)
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $2100
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Theresa and Miron Polatajko Graduate Award
ELIGIBILITY: To be awarded based on academic merit to a doctoral (PhD) student who is pursuing doctoral work in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medicine, with primary preference given to a student who self-identifies as a first generation university student. Secondary preference will be given to a student with a background in occupational therapy. Tertiary preference will be given based on financial need.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit a goal statement as well as why they chose to pursue a PhD.
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $2000
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
OSOTF Application Procedure:
OSOTF awards are allocated on the basis of academic excellence; however, financial need is the primary consideration for OSOTF awards. The award holder must be a full-time student for at least 14 weeks in any term during which they hold the award. Internal awards are automatically used to pay the student's outstanding fees. Preference in funding decisions will be given to students in year 1-2 of their MSc or year 1-4 of their PhD and year 5 for transfers. Students beyond these years will be considered under exceptional circumstances. The length of support from OSOTF awards is for up to one year and is not renewable, however new application may be made for subsequent competitions.
In order to assist the review committee, please –
Complete all sections of the Application Form, ensuring that each section is either filled out or the appropriate documents are attached. All applications are to be signed by the applicant and the applicant’s supervisor .
Complete the OSOTF Needs Assessment Form (where indicated), making sure that all the details of your income is clear. Provide where applicable:
- Names and amount for existing awards, and
- Details on funding from your supervisor. Also, given that the primary criterion for this award is one of “need”, provide a good description of why you are in need. If you have outstanding student loans or other debts and/or have dependants, please provide details.
Contact: Diane Wiltshire, Business Officer | rsi.busofficer@utoronto.ca | 416-978-0300