CSEP Scholarship for Persons from Underrepresented Groups

• Applicants must submit a research proposal authored by the student with editorial assistance from the Advisor/PI, aligning with CSEP’s objectives. The proposal should include:
  • Background and Purpose
  • Specific Aims & Hypothesis
  • Research Design & Methods
  • Significance of Expected Outcomes
• Include the applicant’s Personal Information:
  • Contact details
  • Identification with any underrepresented groups as per the Tri-Agency Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan
  • Graduate school start date and CSEP Member Number
• Educational Background should be detailed with:
  • Acceptance letter (if applicable)
  • Current CV
• Biographical Sketch should outline:
  • Past career development and research experiences
  • Interest in exercise physiology and career goals
  • Value of the graduate training and how the award will address barriers in a CSEP-related graduate program
• Advisor/PI must provide:
  • Contact information
  • A Research Training Proposal outlining their mentorship plan and the research and training environment
• The student needs to submit an Affirmation of Student Written Proposal, confirming the proposal’s authenticity, signed by both the student and Advisor/PI.
• A recommendation letter from the Advisor/PI should detail how the award will support the student’s goals and be submitted independently.
• Ensure all submission materials adhere to CIHR guidelines.

• All applications will be reviewed by the CSEP Member Services Committee. 
• The application will be scored on past track record of the student applicant’s research and academic accomplishments (40%), the applicant’s biographical sketch (40%), the applicant’s research proposal (10%), the advisor’s/PI’s Research Training Proposal (10%).
• A score of 0-100 will be used.
• An in-depth review, along with feedback comments for unsuccessful applicants will not be provided.
• Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• The successful applicants will be notified by August 1 of the respective calendar year.

• The successful applicants will be honoured at the CSEP Annual Conference during the Gala with a certificate of acknowledgement,
• Following the CSEP Annual Conference, the successful applicants will receive a non-renewable $2,500 (CAD) scholarship for one year.
• The successful applicant will also be paired with a CSEP Academic Member to receive mentorship during their graduate studies.
• Successful applicants may be asked to assist in the peer review of similar scholarships in subsequent competitions.

*At the discretion of the review committee, one award of up to $5,000 (CAD) may be granted, should a need and budget permit.

2023

• Khandra Barret, MSc., McMaster University

• Devon Davis, MSc., York University

2022

• Jou-Chung (Victoria) Chang, CSEP-CEP, University of Waterloo