The Department of Biology values diversity in our community
Did you know that McGill is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion? In 2020, they created a 5-year Strategic Plan to increase Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion where we outline a vision of what we plan to accomplish.
Funding
The Charles R. Drew Graduate Fellowships was launched in June 2021 in honour of one of McGill University’s most accomplished alumni: Charles R. Drew, MDCM’33, (1904–1950) an American surgeon and scientist who earned the title “Father of Blood Banking” for his trailblazing work on the long-term preservation of blood plasma. The fellowships provide financial support for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to pursue graduate studies at McGill. The initiative is part of the university’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.
For more information, contact graduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca.
General Resources
- SSMU Student Handbook: https://ssmu.ca/resources/handbook/
- Equity at McGill
- Equity in Research at McGill
- McGill’s EDI action plan: https://www.mcgill.ca/equity/files/equity/mcgill_strategic_edi_plan_2020-20251.pdf
BIPOC Resources
- Indigenous Student Alliance: http://indigsa-mcgill.weebly.com/
- Black Students Network: http://www.bsnmcgill.com
- First Peoples’ House (FPH): http://mcgill.ca/fph
- Spanish and Latin American Students’ Association of McGill University (SLASA): http://bit.ly/3weFceF
- Anti-Racism resources at McGill
- Anti-Black resources at McGill
- Anti-Asian resources at McGill
- McGill’s anti-black racism plan: https://www.mcgill.ca/provost/files/provost/action_plan_to_address_anti-black_racism.pdf
- Online Videos for Talks & Film Screening: https://www.mcgill.ca/equity/resources/anti-black-racism-resources/anti-racism
International Student Resources
- International Student Services: http://mcgill.ca/internationalstudents
- International Buddy Program: http://bit.ly/3lafXUm
- McGill International Student Network: http://bit.ly/3Mh2YMt
First Generation Student Resources
- 1st Up Peer Support Group: http://fb.me/groups/410525029814520/
- You Belong Here: A Guide for First Generation Students at McGill: http://bit.ly/37M1jj8
Religion & Spirituality resources
- Policy for the Accommodation of Religious Holy Day: https://www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/files/secretariat/religious_holy_days_policy_on_accomodation_of.pdf
- The McGill Office for Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL): http://mcgill.ca/morsl%20%7C%20FB%20@morsl
- Chabad at McGill: https://www.chabadmcgill.com
- McGill Sikh Student’s Association: https://www.facebook.com/sikhsatmcgill/
- McGill Thaqalayn Muslim Students’ Association: https://www.facebook.com/McGillTMA/
- Hillel McGill: http://bit.ly/3Mgahnw
- Muslim Student’s Association: http://msamcgill.com/
- The Newman Centre: http://newmancentre.org
- Intervarsity – McGill Christian Fellowship (MCF): http://mcgillcf.com
Resources for Students with Disabilities
- Policy Concerning the Rights of Students with Disabilities: https://www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/files/secretariat/rights-of-students-with-disabilities-policy-concerning-the_0.pdf
- Student Accessibility & Achievement: https://www.mcgill.ca/access-achieve/
2SLGBTQIA+ Resources
- Queer McGill: http://queermcgill.org/
- The Union for Gender Empowerment: http://theuge.org/
- McGill Collective for Gender Equality: http://fb.me/GenderEqualityMcGill
Student Aid and Finances
- Undergraduate Loans and Bursaries: https://www.mcgill.ca/studentaid/scholarships-aid/current-undergrads/need
- Undergraduate Scholarships: https://www.mcgill.ca/studentaid/scholarships-aid/current-undergrads/merit
- Work Study: https://www.mcgill.ca/studentaid/work-study/students/eligibility
- Career Planning Service: https://www.mcgill.ca/caps/
Harassment, Discrimination & Sexual Violence
- Equity @ McGill Resource: https://www.mcgill.ca/equity/resources/harassment-discrimination-sexual-violence
- Policy on Harassment and Discrimination: https://www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/files/secretariat/policy_on_harassment_and_discrimination.pdf
- Policy Against Sexual Violence: https://www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/files/secretariat/policy_against_sexual_violence.pdf
- To file a complaint: https://www.mcgill.ca/how-to-report/harassment-discrimination/make-complaint
Family Life Resources
- Information about parental leave for students and postdocs
- McGill Family Care: www.mcgill.ca/familycare
- The SSMU Daycare/Nursery: www.daycare.ssmu.ca
Mentoring
Health & Wellness
- Wellness Hub: https://www.mcgill.ca/wellness-hub/
- Telehealth:
- Dialogue: https://www.studentcare.ca/rte/en/McGillUniversityundergraduatestudentsSSMU_Dialogue_Dialogue
- Maple: https://www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/health/coverage/maple-virtual-care
- Keep.meSAFE: https://www.mcgill.ca/studentservices/mental-health-support-keepmesafe