Resident Funding
Raising researchers
Are you a resident enrolled in one of the Department of Surgery’s master’s or PhD programs? If you’re looking for salary support, we may be able to provide up to $50,000 for the current school year. Why? We want to promote the training of surgeon-scientists within the Department of Surgery.
Eligibility
To apply, you must be a resident pursuing a master’s or PhD within the Department of Surgery. Priority will be given to:
- residents enrolled in the Dalhousie University Clinician Investigator Program
- residents who have made applications to external funding sources
In the fall of each academic year, there is a call inviting residents interested in persuing graduate studies to send a letter of intent.
How to apply
Step 1: Send a letter of intent to Elaine Marsh at elaine.marsh@dal.ca. This letter should:
- identify your supervisor
- provide a short description of the project you wish to persue
- state which academic designation you will be persuing:
- MSc/PhD in Medical Sciences
- MSc/PhD in Clinical Epidemiology
- MSc/PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Step 2: Meet with Dr. Greg Hirsch. The Surgery Office will arrange this meeting.
Step 3: Apply by filling out and complying with the Clinician Investigator Program application procedure. The application must be submitted to Elaine Marsh (elaine.marsh@dal.ca) in the Dalhousie Surgery Research Office in November.
Step 4: The Dalhousie Surgery Research Committee will review your application and offer constructive criticisms, along with award updates to your application.
Dal Surgery prides itself on offering full support for surgical residents. Tuition and salary awards are available through a competitive process.