Introduced in 2018, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Student Travel Award is to provide financial aid for students to attend the general annual meeting (AGM)
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
- In addition to the abstract to be presented at the AGM the applicant must include a personal statement (~500 words) outlining A) the importance of the research being presented and B) how this aligns with the mission of CSEP (http://www.csep.ca/en/about-csep/about-the-canadian-society-for-exercise-physiology)
- The primary academic advisor is to include a one-page, signed statement of contribution outlining the student’s role in all aspects of the investigation including rationale for financial need.
- The deadline for submission is June 27, 2022.
Adjudication
- Priority will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a financial need stated by the primary advisor in their letter. Financial need assessment will be based on A) geographical need; B) funding status of home laboratory. Student can indicate other financial needs in their personal statement.
- The Membership Services Committee will adjudicate the travel grant submissions and will defer to the local organizing committee for abstract approval.
- Awards will consist of $500 and student registration at the AGM. The number of awards will depend on finances available.
Please send applications to the Director of Member Services
2019 Recipients
Recipient | University |
Alexis Marcotte | Université de Sherbrooke |
Haley Young | University of Calgary |
Mai Wageh | McMaster University |
Marie-Michelle Mony | Université de Sherbrooke |
Mila Bjelica | McMaster University |
Patrick Drouin | Queen’s University |
Sofia Grant | University of Calgary |
Tiffany VanLeishout | McMaster University |
Yasmine Coovadia | McGill University |
2018 Recipients
Recipient | University |
Andrew Ramsook | University of British Columbia |
Dominic Tremblay | University of Sherbrooke |
Hugo Parent-Roberge | University of Sherbrooke |
Kristine Godziuk | University of Alberta |
Martin Poirier | University of Ottawa |
Salueha Farooq | University of Alberta |
Thomas Deshayes | University of Sherbrooke |
Travis Hrubeniuk | University of New Brunswick |
Equity, Diversity,
and Inclusion Statement
The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Society’s business. This includes, but is not limited to, applications for membership, awards and grant review, and employment and volunteer positions. CSEP welcomes applications and participation from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, members of the Society, its committees and employees and/or any award/grant recipients are expected to uphold the same policies in their work related to the Society.