Overview

The Dr. Doris M. Nicholls Scholarship has been established under York's Special Program for Women in Science to benefit PhD students in the Biology program who identify as women. The scholarship will be granted to those who deliver an exceptional publication or other significant scholarly accomplishment. Recipients must demonstrate a minimum A average.

This award was established by a bequest from the late Professor Emeritus Biology, Doris M. Nicholls. Professor Nicholls earned four degrees at Western University - Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (both in Botany), MD cum laude with two gold medals and a PhD in Biochemistry. She and her husband, Professor Ralph Nicholls, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Physics, were recruited to York University in 1965 to help establish the new university, to teach and to conduct research, which they continued to do well into the 2000s. As Professor Emerita of Biology at York University, Professor Nicholls taught and mentored many graduate students throughout the years. She was regarded as a quiet, very intelligent and caring professor who was available always for her students.

Value and Duration

• TBD

Eligibility

• Doctoral student who identify as woman
• Registered active full time or part time
• Domestic or international student
• The scholarship will be granted to those who deliver an exceptional publication or other significant scholarly accomplishment.
• Minimum GPA of an A (or equivalent) in the last two years of full-time studies
• Enrolled in the Biology graduate program

Deadlines

• Deadline: Feb 25

Award Period (when the award will be paid)

• Winter

How to Apply

Students must complete the Award Submission Portal with the following information:

• The applicant's statement of interest should outline how the student's experience and current research are aligned with the scope of the award; and
• Upload required material(s), merged into one PDF file, 1) an up-to-date CV, 2) a copy of transcript for the most two recent years of study (an unofficial transcript or records from student account are acceptable) and 3) an academic letter of support.

Support

• If you require further assistance, please contact our Scholarship & Awards Coordinator by visiting our FGS Staff Directory.