Application deadline: March 30, 2012

Award value: $9,000.00

The Helen Marion Walker—Soroptimist Women's Health Research Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the estate of Ms. Helen Marion Walker and Soroptimist International of Toronto. The objective of the scholarship is to support the advancement of knowledge through research in women's health.

This $9,000.00 scholarship is granted by the Women's College Hospital Foundation.

Criteria in order of importance
Applications will be evaluated on:

• academic record of the candidate
• relevance to women's health
• significance of project
• degree of innovation
• original contribution to knowledge
• interdisciplinary aspects
• other potential sources of support

Reporting
The successful candidate must present their work at one of the Soroptimists' monthly meetings (date TBD by candidate and Helen Marion Walker Soroptimist president) and submit a written report to Soroptimist International of Toronto at the end of the award year describing the research undertaken during the year and any other such information as the candidate may judge to be of interest. Renewed awardees will be expected to submit a written report each year.

The terms of reference for this award are also available as a PDF. Use this link to review this document.

Eligibility
The candidate must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and a resident of Ontario.

The candidate must be a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow conducting research in the area of women's health and working with a supervisor who is affiliated with the Women’s College Research Institute at Women’s College Hospital.

The award may be held concurrently with the Mitchell and Venn Graduate Scholarship. Awardees may apply to the award for renewal of the award.

Application Process
The application package should include:

1. completed application form for the Helen Marion Walker—Soroptimist Award
2. undergraduate and graduate transcripts
3. an up-to-date curriculum vitae
4. A 1-2 page description of the candidate's research, including details of:
   • interdisciplinary aspects of their research, if any
   • how their work advances knowledge of women's health
   • how being associated with the Women's College Research Institute will contribute to their research
5. Two letters of support, including one from the candidate's current supervisor

Applications for Renewal
The submission must include:

1. Two letters of support, including one from the candidate's department head and one from the candidate's advisory committee, both confirming that the candidate's research is progressing on a timely basis and that the candidate is continuing to demonstrate excellence in pursuing the advancement of knowledge through research in women's health.
2. A copy of the student's written report to the Soroptomists of the research conducted while they held the award.
3. An updated CV.

The completed application package must be submitted by March 30, 2012 to:

Student Awards Committee
Women's College Research Institute
790 Bay Street
7th floor
Toronto, ON M5G 1N8
Attention: Carlyn Nameth

Inquiries may be directed to Carlyn Nameth at 416-351-3732 ext. 3755.

Current Recipient
The 2010-2011 recipient of the Helen Marion Walker Soroptimist Women's Health Research Scholarship is Ms. Celeste Hamilton

The 2009-2010 recipient of the Helen Marion Walker Soroptomist—Women's Health Research Scholarship is Ms. Azza Eissa.