› There are several different award opportunities for MBiotech students. Some are specifically for MBiotech students while other opportunities are for students across other program being offered at the University.
› Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program recognises academic excellence in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels in all disciplines of academic study. The OGS program at UofT is jointly funded by the Province of Ontario and the University of Toronto.
The OGS carries a value of $5,000 per term. Thus, awardees may receive up to $15,000 for three consecutive terms.
For complete information about OGS including eligibility criteria and documentation required, please see the SGS website. Please note that in the plan of study area, as we are not a research based program, please write about your professional goals following the degree.
You may apply for the OGS if you have applied to a UofT program (even if you have not yet been offered admission); simply indicate the program(s) you have applied for on your application. If you are admitted/accept admission to a UofT program, you will be considered for the award.
The deadline for MBiotech applicants and students to apply for the 2023-2024 OGS is 15 March, 2024 for international applicants and 29 March, 2024 for domestic applicants.
Follow this link to the online application form: OGS Application Form.
› Questions? Please email us at mbiotech@utoronto.ca with your queries.
› AMGEN Fellowship
To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MBiotech Program, BioPh Stream (Year 1 or Year 2) on the basis of academic merit and on the consideration of three letters of reference. Financial need will also be considered. Candidates must submit a one page cover letter to the MBiotech office indicating why they should be considered for the award. Academic achievements/successes, as well as financial need, should also be detailed here. The deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 academic year is 5 May, 2024. Applications are submitted to the MBiotech Office.
› Value: TBA (average annual value: $6,500 divided among 1-3 recipients).
› Merck Graduate Scholarship in Biosciences & Biotechnology
Awarded annually to an incoming student admitted to MBiotech, based on academic merit. No application is necessary. All newly admitted students are automatically considered.
› Value: TBA (average annual value: $2,000–$3,000).
› MBiotech Impact Award
The MBiotech Impact Award is to be awarded to an enrolled MBiotech student commencing Year 2 of the program. Awarded on the basis of academic merit/overall performance in the first year of the program and on the consideration of feedback from MBiotech faculty. Financial need will also be considered. Deadline to apply for the 2023-2024 academic year is 5 May, 2024.
Candidates must submit a one page letter-of-intent the MBiotech office indicating why they should be considered for the award—academic achievements/successes from MBiotech’s first year, as well as financial need, should be detailed here. No letters of reference are needed as a committee of MBiotech faculty/instructors will be consulted to determine the recipient.
› Value: Up to $1,500 (may be divided between 1-3 recipients).
› SGS University-Wide Awards
Through the generous support of numerous donors, a number of endowed awards have been established at the School of Graduate Studies. This year, approximately 21 awards with various eligibility criteria and values are offered. The deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 academic year is to be confirmed.
The application, individual award descriptions and requirements, and submission instruction sheet can be found on the SGS website at http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/currentstudents/Pages/Internal-Awards.aspx.
› We send out details regarding these awards to newly admitted students. Contact us if you have any questions or comments.