The McGill CERC in Genomic Medicine is pleased to highlight members of our team who have recently received major national and provincial research awards in April and May 2026. These distinctions acknowledge strong academic performance, research excellence, and leadership within the field of genomic medicine.
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGS‑D)
The CGS‑D supports high‑achieving doctoral students pursuing research in the natural sciences, engineering, health sciences, or social sciences. It is awarded based on academic excellence, research potential, and leadership. The scholarship provides funding to help recipients focus fully on their doctoral research.
Recipients:
Juliano Malizia
Alejandro Mejia Garcia
Justin Pelletier
Thomas Zheng
Doctoral Training Scholarships – FRQS
The FRQS Doctoral Training Scholarship supports doctoral students conducting research in health‑related fields in Québec. Awardees are selected based on academic record, research quality, and potential to contribute to health sciences. The scholarship aims to strengthen Québec’s research capacity and support emerging scientific leaders.
Recipients:
Alexander Chan
Juliano Malizia
Wardah Masud
Alejandro Mejia Garcia
Justin Pelletier
Urvashi Singh
Thomas Zheng
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Masters (CGS‑M)
The CGS‑M supports outstanding students pursuing a research‑based master’s degree. Selection is based on academic excellence, research potential, and communication skills. The award enables students to develop strong research foundations early in their academic careers.
Recipients:
Leighton Smith
Anna Zaidi
NSERC Canada Postdoctoral Research Award
The NSERC Postdoctoral Research Award supports promising researchers who have recently completed their doctoral studies and are pursuing advanced research in the natural sciences or engineering. The award recognizes excellence in research achievements and potential for future impact.
Recipient:
Mehri Hajiaghayi
These awards represent important milestones in the academic careers of our trainees and postdoctoral researchers. We congratulate all recipients for their achievements and their continued contributions to the CERC program.