The UTCSP is committed to supporting the development of exceptional research trainees who are future leaders in the field of pain science.
TC3-UTCSP Joint Professional Development & Training Award
TC3 and UTCSP have partnered to offer the UTCSP TC3 Professional Development & Training award. This is a competitive award to offer professional development opportunities for trainees engaged in research on cannabis and/or cannabinoids, the endocannabinoid system, and/or pain and/or its related comorbidities. Professional development & training opportunities may include, but are not limited, to:
- conference attendance
- external professional development courses or training,
- travel allowances to support collaboration/training at institutions outside of Toronto
- other professional development activities as appropriate.
Funds are provided to contribute to the costs of event registration, travel, accommodation, and meals in accordance with the University of Toronto regulations.
Application closes on November 10th, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the UTCSP Program Coordinator: utcsp@utoronto.ca
UTCSP Pain Scientist Award
The UTCSP Pain Scientist Scholarship is merit-based and will be awarded to applicants that exhibit high academic achievement, originality, excellent research ability or potential, excellent oral and written communication skills, and leadership abilities. The objective of this scholarship is to strengthen pain research and talent development through the provision of financial support for research training.
UTCSP Pain Scientist Award 2025-2026 - Application Closed
The UTCSP is committed to supporting the development of exceptional research trainees who will take future leadership roles in the field of pain science. The objective of this scholarship is to strengthen pain research and talent development through the provision of financial support for research training.
Application Deadline:
Applications, in full, are due Friday, May 16, 2025 without exception. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be reviewed. If you require an extension, please request one no later than 48 hours before the deadline by emailing utcsp@utoronto.ca. Extensions will only be considered in rare circumstances, and the length of the extension is at the discretion of UTCSP.
Value, Scope and Duration:
Scholarships will be awarded up to a maximum value of $12,500 per scholarship for a period of 1 year across graduate-level (i.e., Master’s or PhD student) and post-doctoral trainees. Graduate students may hold a maximum of two (2) UTCSP-adjudicated scholarships.
The scholarship will start in September 2025
Interested in applying for the 2023 UTCSP Pain Scientist Award?
All trainee levels can apply (MSc PhD PDF)
Application Deadline: June 16th at 11:59 pm
Past Award Recipients
2023-2024
Crystal Mui
Harashdeep Deol
2021-22
2018-19
2017-18
TC3-UTCSP Joint Professional Development Award
The UTCSP partnered with the Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Consortium (TC3) to offer a professional development and training award. This is a competitive award to offer professional development opportunities for trainees engaged in research at the intersection of cannabis and/or cannabinoids, the endocannabinoid system and pain and/or its related co-morbidities.
2024 Recipients
Ankita DasBatu Kaya
Catharine Mielnik
Claudia Lutelmowski
Dana El Soufi El Sabbagh
Daniel Mori-Fegan
Dhvani Mehta
Georgia Hadjis
Laura BennettLauren Cadel
Maham Zain
Maryam Sorkhou
Matthew Cormie
Matthew Mockford
Molly Zhang
Omar Khalil
Pavel PowlowskiPedram Mouseli
Rachel Goud
Raesham Mahmood
Rossi Tomin
Samuel Fung
Stefan Vislavski
Suha Sagheer
Yalin Sun
The Canadian Pain Society Lottery
The Canadian Pain Society‘s Annual Scientific Meeting is in Ottawa from Saturday April 27 – Tuesday April 30, 2024. This UTCSP Canadian Pain Society Professional Development Award will cover the cost of trainee membership and registration.
2023 Recipients
Samah HassanBrittany Rosenbloom
Batu Kaya
Patcharaporn SrisaikaewMaham Zain
Ankita Das
Christopher DedekMahshad Koahdouzan
Suha Sagheer
QEII/Study of Pain GSST - Application Closed
In 1998, the Ontario government introduced the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST), a merit-based scholarship program targeted specifically toward graduate students in science and technology. The QEII-GSST (formerly known as OGSST) program is designed to encourage excellence in graduate studies in science and technology. The program is supported through funds provided by the Province of Ontario and by funds raised by the University of Toronto from the private sector. The province allocates QEII-GSST awards to universities by specifying the number of awards that each university may offer its students annually.
Official award offers will be made by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) and communicated to awardees starting July 2025. The same application is used for both the 2025-26 Ontario Graduate Scholarships and QEII-GSST. Please read the application instructions carefully and review the FAQs.
Application Deadline is April 21, 2025