Jonathan Campbell Meakins & Family Memorial Fellowship

Goal of the Fellowship

This Fellowship has been created to “further and promote excellence in medical education by either an advanced postgraduate trainee or a faculty member in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University.” More specifically, this Fellowship can be used as a salary award in support of professional development activities related to medical education and/or to provide financial support of research activities. Examples of such activities include: curriculum design, innovations in inter-professional education, research in medical education, or advanced training in medical education.

Please note that this is not a teaching award or travel bursary. The Fellowship is designed to reward and promote excellence in medical education.

The value of this award is $5,000 and can be awarded to a maximum of two (2) recipients per academic year.

Deadline for Applications

The deadline for applications is January 22, 2024, for funds to be awarded in March/April 2024.

Application Process

To apply, please submit:

(1) A copy of your CV

(2) A one-page description of your achievements and future plans in medical education

(3) A one-page description of your proposed project and anticipated outcomes

(4) An outline of your proposed budget, including a budget justification

(5) A letter of reference from the director of your school or department or the unit head/divisional chair supporting your proposed project.

The application should be single-spaced with a standard 2cm margin and in a standard 12-point font.

The selection criteria for this award include:

• An innovative stand-alone project that will help to move the field forward
• A clear and appropriate plan for using the funds
• Previous achievements in health sciences education or health professions education and/or evidence of a demonstrated commitment to HSE or HPE

At the end of the year, you will be expected to provide a one-page summary of your accomplishments during your Fellowship year. You will also be expected to acknowledge the Fellowship in any report and/or publication. You will also be invited to present your proposal at a regular meeting of the IHSE.

To submit your application and for further information, please contact the Institute of Health Sciences Education at ihse.med [at] mcgill.ca.