McMaster University identifies aging as a research priority, focusing its research strength on addressing the most pressing questions facing the aging population. In 2017, the University made a transformative investment in this critical area by creating the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA).

MIRA’s mission is to optimize the health and longevity of the aging population through leading-edge research, education, and stakeholder collaborations, while upholding the values of integrity, excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration and transparency.

The research projects supported by these scholarships should aim to develop the capacity of future leaders in aging research and generate evidence that contributes to the well-being of older adults.

Eligibility:

• Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international applicants are eligible for the award.
• Awards must be held at McMaster University by a full-time graduate student entering their first year of a Master’s degree or their first or second year of a PhD degree, in the academic funding year of the award. Applicants must begin their eligible year (i.e., first year of Master’s, first or second year of PhD) no earlier than May 1, 2025, and no later than April 30, 2026.
• It is MIRA’s mandate to support interdisciplinary research; as such proposals for all MIRA scholarships must involve a mentor from a McMaster Faculty outside of the primary supervisor’s Faculty.
• The applicant’s supervisor must be a MIRA member or accept membership before funding is released.

Key Points

Closing Date: November 25, 2024,

Student Type: Domestic and International students are eligible for this scholarship program.

Level of Study: Master and PhD

Study Area: Research on Aging

Scholarship Value: $15,000 (Master’s) and $18,000 (PhD) for one year