The deadline to apply for the Dr. Stephen Corber Global Health Travel Award has been extended to Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.
Established in 2019 by Stephen J. Corber, M.D.,CM 1969 to provide travel and cost of living support to students or trainees enrolled in a degree or residency training program and pursuing a supervised Global Health placement (minimum 12 weeks). Placements should be located in a low- or lower middle-income country and focused on the practice of global health. Research projects are not eligible for this award. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs.
Value of the 2024 award: approximately $8,500 CAD.
** Note that the Eligibility Criteria and Program Terms & Conditions specified on the McGill Global Health Travel Awards general page apply to the Dr. Stephen Corber Global Health Travel Award. In addition to these general criteria, the following criteria pertain specifically to the Dr. Stephen Corber Global Health Travel Award. **
Eligibility Criteria:
- McGill students or trainees in good standing who are enrolled in a degree or residency training program are eligible to apply.
- Placements must be for a minimum of 12 weeks.
- Placements must be located in a low- or lower middle-income country (as per World Bank designation)
- Placements should be focused on the practice of global health. Research projects are ineligible for this award.
Application Deadline:
The deadline to apply for the Dr. Stephen Corber Global Health Travel Award is Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.
Application Instructions:
Upload your application package as one PDF (Essay, CV, Budget, Signed Letter from Host). Please title the PDF using your first name and last name e.g. “Jane Doe.pdf"
- Essay (1-2 pages max)
- Briefly describe your placement/practicum/elective (e.g. site, timeframe, planned activities or clinical conditions that you will encounter).
- If you are traveling in conjunction with an organization, please specify.
- Why are you interested in this project? What do you hope to gain from the experience? How does this project link to your career path or ambitions?
- How does this placement meet the requirement of being focused on global health practice?
- What obstacles or challenges do you foresee in the location you will be traveling?
- McGill Students returning from placements abroad often note that they wish they had taken more time before travelling to learn about the cultural, religious, political and/or ethical contexts of their destination, and how to better deal with differences in opinions and behaviours (e.g. around issues such as homophobia, racism, practices relating to death, etc). Give three examples of challenges you anticipate that you will face in your destination and how you are preparing for those challenges ahead of time.
- Discuss the potential impacts that your presence as a student studying in North America and completing a placement in a low-resource setting could have on the local community or site and the related ethical considerations.
- Define three key and measurable learning objectives.
- CV
- Signed letter from host organization or local supervisor (at your destination site) demonstrating the host's acceptance of your visit
- Budget
Please prepare a budget using the following template. If a line item is not applicable please write "N/A".
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All application material should be submitted via the form below.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Professional development merit: The applicant’s essay clearly and explicitly articulates the educational merit of the placement/practicum/elective. The placement itself appears to offer rich and engaging learning opportunities. (5 points)
- Degree of self-reflection: The applicant’s essay demonstrates strong self-reflexivity about their interest in the placement and what they hope and expect to learn through the experience. (5 points)
- Consideration of ethical implications: The applicant provides a thorough understanding on the ethical implications related to their placement in a low-resource setting. (5 points)
- CV: The applicant’s CV demonstrates an academic and/or extra-curricular background that provides a suitable foundation for the proposed project. (2 points)
- Style of presentation: The applicant submitted a well-written essay and organized application in line with the instructions provided. Information is consistent across each component of the application (essay, CV, letter and budget). (2 points)
Application Form:
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