“I am honoured to support excellence in women’s health research at the University of Toronto and contribute to the development of the next generation of leaders in women’s health.”

– Suzanne Sicchia

Suzanne Sicchia

Suzanne Sicchia

The Suzanne R. Sicchia Scholarship for Women’s Health Research is awarded each year to a doctoral student in the Collaborative Specialization in Women’s Health undertaking critical social and behavioural health science research, with preference for those who also exhibit financial need.

Instructions for Application

Submit: 

  • a 2-page statement pertaining to their outstanding research in women’s health;
  • CV;
  • a financial need assessment form.

Timing of competition:

  • Applications are due March 1st annually.

Amount of Award: Variable (approximate range: $500 – $1,500)

Past Award Recipients:

2019: Danielle Jacobson, PhD, Social and Behavioural Health Sciences, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto

2020: Neesha Hussain-Shamsy, PhD, Health Informatics, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto

2022​: Danielle Toccalino, PhD, Health Services Research, Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto

2023​: James Pollack, PhD, Fundamental Immunology, Department of Immunology, University of Toronto

2024​: Rhonelle Bruder, PhD, Social and Behavioural Health Sciences, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto

2024: Terri-Lynn Langdon, PhD, Social Justice Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto