Sperrin Chant Award
This award commemorates Professor Sperrin Chant, a member of the University Lodge, who graduated from the University of Toronto and returned to teach here in the Psychology Department before moving to the University of British Columbia where he became Dean. He was involved in several Royal Commissions, one of which gave rise to Simon Fraser University. His son, Dr. Donald A. Chant, was Chair of Zoology, then Provost of the University of Toronto. His lifetime research has dealt with biological and integrated control of pests as an alternative to chemical pesticides.
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility to apply to this award is restricted to master’s and doctoral students enrolled in a Centre for Environment graduate program doing research in toxicology and who demonstrates academic excellence, strength of character, and financial need. The value of the award is aproximately $1,500. However, the amount may vary depending on the available amount and the number of awards given in a particular year.
1. All applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Applicants must be formally enrolled in Collaborative Program at the Centre for Environment. This means the student has submitted to the Centre the Collaborative Program Confirmation Form (signed by you, your home department and the Centre). If you are not sure about the enrollment status, please check your ROSI record and/or contact the CFE Graduate Office.
2. For collaborative students in the Environmental Studies stream, students must have successfully completed ENV 1001H.
3. For collaborative students the Environment and Health stream, students must have successfully completed ENV 4001H or be currently registered in this course and display excellent participation.
4. Applicants must demonstrate financial need according to the OSOTF guidelines as follows: http://ofr.artsci.utoronto.ca/osotfform.pdf.
5. Applicants must provide a brief cover letter, which identifies the award applied for, an abstract of the toxicological/environmental toxicological component of your research (5 double-spaced pages maximum), a copy of the university transcript (ROSI print-out accepted) and a current resume/cv.
Deadline for application is FEBRUARY 23, 2012. There are no exceptions to this deadline.
Electronic or hand delivered applications should be submitted directly to the Graduate Student Advisor, Pavel Pripa.
Pavel Pripa
Graduate Student Advisor
Centre for Environment
Earth Sciences Centre
Room 1021- 33 Willcocks. St.
Toronto, ON M5S 3E8
centre.environment@utoronto.ca
Tel: 416-978-3475
Application Deadline: Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:00:00 AM