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Ambassador Paul Frazer Travel Award for Global Health

Applications for the 2026 Ambassador Paul Frazer Travel Award for Global Health are now open! Application deadline isÌýMonday, February 2, 2026. Ìý!

Established in 2015 by Paul Frazer, BA 1970, to provide support for graduate students in the Masters of Science in Public Health program in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at º£½ÇÉçÇø, who are completing a practicum in under-resourced areas of the world. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon the recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs.

Approximate value of the 2026 award: $2,500 CAD

** All rules specified on the º£½ÇÉçÇø Global Health Travel Awards main page apply to the Ambassador Paul Frazer Travel Award for Global Health. In addition, the criteria below pertain specifically to the Ambassador Paul Frazer Travel Award for Global Health. **

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to º£½ÇÉçÇø graduate students registered in the MScPH program who are completing a practicum.
  • Practicum must take place in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) as per .

Application Deadline:

The deadline to apply for the Ambassador Paul Frazer Travel Award for Global Health is Monday, February 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

Application Instructions:

To apply, complete the available on the º£½ÇÉçÇø Global Health Travel Awards main page.

Your application must include all required components as specified in the Application Instructions section on the same page. This includes the following, submitted as one PDF file:

  • Essay (2-3 pages max – see above link for detailed instructions)
  • CV
  • Signed letter from the host organization or local supervisor (at your destination site) demonstrating the host's acceptance of your visit.
  • Budget

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Evaluation Criteria:

Applications will be evaluated based on the same criteria listed under the Evaluation Criteria section on the º£½ÇÉçÇø Global Health Travel Awards main page. Be sure your application aligns with these criteria to maximize your chances of success.

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