Background:

The MIMM Undergraduate Research Award听(MURA) was established to recognize the outstanding contributions to research made by undergraduate students completing a B.Sc. in Microbiology & Immunology.听

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be听in year听U2 or U3 and registered听in the MIMM Major program or MIMM Honours program.
• Must be enrolled full-time or part-time in the听2024-2025听academic year.
• Must have completed or are currently enrolled in at least听one of the following research听courses: MIMM 396/397, MIMM496/497, MIMM501/502 or PHGY419 D1/D2.

Application Guidelines:

Applicants will need to prepare an application containing the following components. For items 3-4, the following听rating form should be used:

1. Personal statement (1-page-max) and CV (2-pages-max) outlining听contributions to the field of microbiology or immunology听research. This can include but is not limited to听conferences attended, poster/speaking presentations, research awards/funding, publications, and听other research related activities.
2. Copy of unofficial transcript - include the current term, even if grades are not available.
3. A reference letter and a rating form completed by your 麻豆AV research supervisor or principal investigator.
4. A rating form听completed by听another 麻豆AV faculty member, graduate student/postdoctoral fellow, or TA who you have worked with directly.

Evaluation Criteria:

All applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria by the MIMM Undergraduate Committee:

• Research achievements and activities (accounts for 50%)
• Future research potential (accounts for 20%)
• Research engagement outside of the听credited research project (accounts for 20%)
• Student academic achievements (accounts for 10%)

How to Apply:

• Students can apply via the MIMM Undergraduate Research Award Form.
• Applicants must complete and upload their personal statement, CV and unofficial transcript to the MIMM Undergraduate Research Award Form (in a single PDF).
• Reference letters and rating forms should be emailed directly by referees to undergrad.microimm [at] mcgill.ca using the following subject line: Name of Applicant, Reference for MURA Application.
• Notification will be sent to applicants by late March 2025. Successful applicants have the opportunity to accept their award at the annual MIMM Student Gala.
• Note that this is a non-monetary award.听
• Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will open during the winter term. MIMM students will be notified when applications open.

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