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Global Health Scholarship
Support for global health electives
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This scholarship supports radiation oncology residents and fellows undertaking a clinical or research elective in a resource-limited setting. It provides up to $2,500 for travel and living expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Clinical or research elective in a resource-limited setting.
- Global health elective related to oncology.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Radiation oncology residents.
- Radiation oncology fellows.
Eligible expenses
- Travel expenses.
- Living expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Resource-limited settings abroad
Selection criteria
- Meaningful experience in a low-resource setting.
- Alignment with the GOC mission and guiding principles.
- Opportunity to develop CanMEDS competencies.
- Demonstrated interest in global health.
- Commitment to professional and personal development.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Applications are reviewed quarterly.
- Recipients must complete an exit evaluation.
- Recipients may be asked to present their elective experience at a CARO meeting within 2 years.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed quarterly on a rolling basis.
- Candidatures are also accepted in French.
- Recipients must complete an exit evaluation.
- Recipients are expected to present on their elective experience at a CARO meeting within 2 years.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Global Health Scholarship Program
What is the Global Health Scholarship?
This scholarship supports radiation oncology residents and fellows undertaking a clinical or research elective in a resource-limited setting. It provides up to $2,500 for travel and living expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Global Health Scholarship Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Global Health Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Global Health Scholarship program, you must:
CARO radiation oncology residents or fellows
Canadian training program enrolment
Minimum four-week oncology elective
What expenses are eligible under Global Health Scholarship?
Clinical or research elective in a resource-limited setting.
Global health elective related to oncology.
Who can I contact for more information about the Global Health Scholarship?
You can contact Canadian Radiation Oncology Foundation (CROF).
Where is the Global Health Scholarship available?
The Global Health Scholarship program is available across Canada.
Is the Global Health Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Global Health Scholarship is a Grant and Funding