This is a Trust Fund specifically to support residents to attend the Society for Pediatrics Research Annual meeting. The average amount awarded is $1,000 per year but open for additional awards. The purpose of the funds is to cover the eligible expenses per the University Travel Policy, e.g. registration fee, transportation, accommodations and food per diem.

Conditions

• The applicant must submit an abstract to the SPR for consideration
• The applicant must be a current pediatric resident in their R1-R4 year
• The project must be performed in part or in full at McMaster Children’s Hospital
• The application must be approved by the research supervisor
• Publication(s) supported by this fund will acknowledge this contribution

Application process

All of the following must be submitted to the Pediatric Postgraduate Program

1. Abstract (no more than 250 words)
2. Budget justification
3. Letter of support from the research supervisor
4. Previous funding received for current project (Total amount(s), source(s), and funding dates)

Deadline for application: March 1st annually.

The successful applicant and accompanying application will be forwarded to Mr. Ken MacFarland, the administrator for this fund on behalf of the Department of Pediatrics, by March 15th of each year.

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