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Admission Criteria

1. Enrolment in a Designated Graduate Program

Applicants must be enrolled in a designated research-focused graduate degree program at the Master’s or PhD levels in one of the six participating universities. See Site Programs for the names of the eligible programs at each university.

2. Academic Excellence

The student must provide evidence of academic excellence by way of

a. grades on completed graduate courses;
b. a curriculum vitae including information about scholarships and academic awards received, stipend support from funding agencies, background and work experience, and publications and presentations.
3. Aptitude for Health Services Research

The student must submit a letter of recommendation from a graduate faculty member, usually the thesis supervisor in a thesis-based graduate program, commenting on the student’s academic abilities, communication abilities (oral and written), and likelihood for success as a health services researcher.

4. Career Plan

The student must submit an autobiographical letter (up to five pages) outlining his/her career plans, research interests, and suitability for this health services and policy research program.

For information on the application process and Application Forms contact the Program Manager or the corresponding Site Director.


 


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