The Dr. Mark Zamorski Award was established to provide assistance for post-graduate students (Master's and PhD) researching in military, Veteran and family health. A recipient of a Dr. Mark Zamorski Award will undertake their own research to increase knowledge in best practices and current health care needs of serving members, Veterans and/or their families.
About Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR)
There is need for Canadian research that addresses health protection and care across the life course of those who serve Canada in demanding environments, as well as research related specifically to the transition from military to civilian life. There is also an increased awareness of the need to provide relevant research related to families of those who serve, and have served, Canada.
Since 2010, CIMVHR has built a network of 46 Canadian universities who have agreed to work together to address the health research requirements of the Canadian military, Veterans and their families. The instit... continue reading
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Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Dr. Mark Zamorski Award
Aim and Benefits of Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Dr. Mark Zamorski Award
- Award holders will benefit from being connected with the CIMVHR network.
- $10,000 awarded to a postgraduate student to enhance their specialization in epidemiological and mental health problems in military personnel, Veterans and /or their families.
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Dr. Mark Zamorski Award Courses
Requirements for Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Dr. Mark Zamorski Award Qualification
- Be registered as a full-time graduate student at a Canadian university;
- Be conducting research that has potential to improve the mental health of military, Veterans or their families;
- Exhibit potential for a high-impact research proposal 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 member universities.
- Preference will be given to research projects that focus on equity, diversity and inclusion.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Dr. Mark Zamorski Award
- The successful candidate must remain in good academic standing with their university.
- The successful candidate is expected to attend the Scholarships and Award Announcement at CIMVHR Forum 2024 in Winnipeg, to accept their scholarship from the donor.
- Upon completion of the award (September 2025), the successful candidate shall complete the online final report, impact statement and a lay summary together with their supervisor, which will be shared with Queen’s University Office of Advancement and the donor. Parts of the final report, impact statement and/or lay summary may be used in the CIMVHR Annual Report and on social media.
- Upon completion of the award, the successful candidate shall submit an abstract proposal for peer review to present at the CIMVHR Forum. Note: Submissions do not guarantee a presentation at forum as abstracts are double blind peer reviewed to ensure high-quality and credibility.
- The successful candidate shall acknowledge CIMVHR and the Dr. Mark Zamorski Award as sources of funding in all presentations and publications related to the award research.
- The successful candidate is encouraged to submit an article to the Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health (JMVFH) upon completion of the award.
Application Deadline
June 7, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) on cimvhr.ca to apply
