Dr. R. K. Dewar Medical Research Grant Fund

The Dr. R. K. Dewar Medical Research Grant was established in 1987 by Ms. Helen Dewar to honour the life and work of her brother Dr. Robert Kerr Dewar. Dr. Dewar had faith in the future and progress of medical science and had a keen interest in cutting edge research of his day. He was particularly interested in Neuro-Regeneration and Molecular Biology.

The Thunder Bay Community Foundation looks for the following elements in successful proposals:

• Addresses a small research project or marketing for a health care charity
• Makes an impact on Health Care in Thunder Bay
• Seeks to assist in the future progress of medicine.
• Are organized and well written.