Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners

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The Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners (ASSP) is able to support research at the local, provincial and national level through a collaborative effort with its partners and the generosity of its donors. The Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners through its foundation is committed to promoting excellence in research into Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, supporting projects that will significantly advance scientific and clinical knowledge, and improve the quality of life of both those with these diseases and their caregivers.

Value

  • One master's scholarship of $15,000 available annually 
  • One doctoral scholarship of $30,000 ($15,000 per year), continuing for two years (available alternating years in even years)

How to Apply

How to Apply:  Application (.doc)


Completed application and CV to be submitted as ONE .pdf to:  Erin Daley at edaley2@uwo.ca 

Timeline and Deadlines

  • Deadline - August 6, 2024 (12:00pm EST)

Eligibility

  • must be a registered full-time graduate student at Western University
  • must commit to a research project that deals directly with work on Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias

Conditions for Acceptance and Continuance of the Scholarship:

  • An Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners Scholarship holder must be a registered full-time graduate student at Western University for the tenure of the scholarship.
  • Scholarship holders may select either a May or September award start date.  May start dates will result in a retroactive payment to student.
  • Scholarship holders will be required to submit satisfactory progress reports to the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for review and forwarding to ASSP as follows:
Project Month Awarded Interim Report Final Report

ASSP Doctoral Award

 

 May start Due to SGPS by the following May 15, to be forwarded to ASSP by May 31. Due to SGPS the following April 15, to be forwarded to ASSP by April 30.
September start Due to SGPS by the following September 15, to be forwarded to ASSP by September 30. Due to SGPS the following August 15, to be forwarded to ASSP by August 31.

ASSP Master’s Scholarship

 

 May start Due to SGPS by October 15, to be forwarded to ASSP by October 31. Due to SGPS the following April 15, to be forwarded to ASSP by April 30.
September start Due to SGPS by February 15, to be forwarded to ASSP by February 28. Due to SGPS the following August 15, to be forwarded to ASSP by August 31.
  • Interim Report: The scholarship holder will provide a concise description of the work that has been completed in the initial phase of the project. If the project objectives or methodology have changed, detail what changes have been made and how these changes impact on the goal of understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Describe the next steps in the research and when it is anticipated that these steps will be completed (not more than 2 pages, 12 point font, double spaced, 1” margins).
  • Final Report: The scholarship holder will provide a concise description of the work that has been completed during the funding period. This report should provide a clear description of the problem addressed, the methodology used, the results to date, and the implication of these findings. If the project is ongoing, please provide a short description of the next phase. (not more than 5 pages, 12 point font, double spaced, 1” margins).
  • Scholarships will be funded in two installments. Funding of the second installment follows submission of an interim progress report which demonstrates that the research project continues its focus on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and that progress on the project is being made.
  • Scholarship holders may be required to recognize donor financial support by participating in activities such as an awards presentation ceremony, writing a letter of thanks to the donor, and/or acknowledging the donor in the thesis.
  • Scholarship holders agree that Western University may publicize his/her scholarship, specifically by name, degree, graduate program, and research title, where applicable, in Western University media and in the City of London media for the duration of the scholarship.
  • Scholarship holders agree that their interim and final progress reports may be posted on the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners website, as well as presented through educational forums designated by the Society.
  • Scholarship holders are requested to provide copies or direction to online access (as a courtesy and if feasible), to the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners of any future publications resulting from research undertaken while holding the scholarship.  The recipient's publications may be used on the Society's website and/or in other publications.

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