The Scriver MD/PhD Studentship Award is offered in partnership with the Canadian Gene Cure Foundation and the CIHR Institute of Genetics, as well as Pfizer Canada Inc. and a number of private foundation and donors. The award will provide support for students enrolled in an MD/PhD training program whose research focus is in the areas of genetics and genetic-related diseases.

Eligibility
In order to be eligible for this award, an individual must:

• Be a student registered in a combined MD/PhD training program at Canadian Universities. MD/PhD students can apply for this award at any stage of their MD/PhD training program.
• Be accepted in research training program in one of the following areas : medical genetics, bioinformatics, bioethics of medical genetics, population genetics, translational genetics and fundamental biochemical research in healthy and disease states.

Description of Support
Awardees will receive an annual stipend of $20,000 as well as a yearly research allowance of $500 will be provided. In total, there are ten awards available, of which eight have already been awarded. Students may receive support for up to six years. If you would like more information, or would like to apply for the Scriver MD/PhD Studentship Award, please visit the CIHR Institute of Genetics website.