Name	MCCRORIE-WEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP FOR ALZHEIMER RESEARCH
Research Fields	Alzheimer's Disease
Categories	No categories available
Citizenship	Unrestricted
Eligibility	The family of Mary McCrorie (nee West) established a fund in her memory in 1996 which will provide two fellowships to be awarded yearly to graduate students at the University of Manitoba. The Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative has made a contribution to this fund. The purpose of the fund is to support promising students who plan on making a career in research for the treatment or cure of Alzheimer's disease. Each year, beginning in 2019-2020, the available annual income will be used to offer two (2) fellowships; one to a new recipient, and the second as a renewal to the previous year's recipient. The value of the fellowships will be adjusted annually based on available funds. One fellowship will be offered to a graduate student who: (1) is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in a doctoral program at the University of Manitoba that is focused on conducting research related to finding a treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s disease; (2) has completed a minimum of one term in the doctoral program and achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the previous 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study; (3) has an outstanding academic record and has demonstrated an aptitude for conducting research directly related to finding a treatment or cure for Alzheimer's disease; and (4) is conducting research while physically in the Province of Manitoba. In order to be considered for the renewal, the previous year's recipient must submit an application by May 15 each year which must include the following materials: (i.) a statement (maximum 500 words) to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies describing their research progress and how they continue to meet the qualifying criteria for this award; and (ii.) a letter from their graduate advisor supporting the renewal application. In the event that the previous year's recipient is not eligible for renewal, then only one new award should be offered, provided an eligible candidate exists, while the portion of the income from the fund dedicated to the renewal of the award will be returned to the capital of the fund. In the event that there were two recipients in the previous year, the renewal award will be split equally between the students provided the students continue to meet the award criteria. The awards for the 25-26 aid year were $6,500 each for new and renewal recipient
Value	Two fellowships minimum $5,000 each—one to a new recipient and one as a renewal (if eligible). Each will be set at 50% of the available annual income, rounded down to the nearest $500. Values will be adjusted each year based on available funds.
Currency	Canadian
Tenable at	University of Manitoba for the 2026-2027 competition year. Must be in a UM Ph.D. Graduate program conducting research within the Province of Manitoba in the 26-27 aid year.
Deadlines	May 15
Application Details	*2026-2027 Application is closed* Results will not be made available in the Application portal until after applicants have registered for 26-27 in both Fall & Winter terms (Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 registration) Applicants must submit the online application available at the link below: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply/?sr=46232078-6f87-469b-bf89-13c11be1be68 Students who apply will be automatically considered for the Eirikur & Thorbjorg Stephanson Scholarship. The online application includes the following documents: a letter of intent which includes a statement of plans for a career in research directly related to finding a treatment or cure for Alzheimer's disease (maximum 500 words); a research proposal clearly detailing the research questions, methodology and expected results for the research being undertaken and it's practical applicability and relevance to Alzheimer's Disease (minimum 1500 words, maximum 2500 words); academic transcript; curriculum vitae (CV); a letter of reference from their graduate advisor in support of the application. The online application system will prompt you to enter the name and email address of your referee. The online system will automatically send your referee an email requesting that they submit their reference to your online application. Once your referee submits their recommendation, it is automatically uploaded within your online application. Applications must be submitted online. Paper copies, incomplete, and late applications will not be accepted. For inquiries regarding this award please contact: FGPS Awards Office by email: Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca Decisions will be made through the application portal only. Updated: 2026