Dr. Mark Zamorski Award

$5,000 awarded to a postgraduate student to enhance their specialization in epidemiological and mental health problems in military personnel, Veterans and /or their families.

This award honours the legacy of Dr. Mark Zamorski, a specialist in epidemiological and health services research on mental health problems in military personnel and a steadfast CIMVHR supporter.  Dr. Zamorski led the Research and Analysis Section of the Directorate of Mental Health for the Canadian Forces Health Services Group from 2002 until his passing in 2018.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be registered as a full-time student in either the final year of a master’s program or in the final 2 years of a PhD program at a Canadian university;
• Be conducting research that has significant potential to improve the mental health of Veteran or military populations, or their families;
• Exhibit significant potential for a high-impact research career in this area;
• Demonstrate a high level of quality in proposed research methodology, and excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Preference will be given to students studying at one of CIMVHR’s 44 partner universities.