CSAM-SMCA Bursaries

CSAM-SMCA offers these bursaries to support Canadians in expanding their knowledge, staying up-to-date with the latest developments, and furthering their education in addiction medicine.
The Conference Bursaries will cover the conference registration fees and provide $500 to help with additional expenses. We encourage all individuals to apply.
Priority will be given to medical students and medical residents during the selection process, with special consideration for applicants who have not previously received a bursary. The deadline is May 16, 2025.
Recipients of the Full Conference Bursary will receive:
- Coverage of conference registration fees
- A $500 stipend for additional expenses
Application Deadline: May 16, 2025
Karen Marie Mellor served as CSAM-SMCA’s National Executive Assistant until her passing in 2019. She was instrumental in the society’s growth, driving key changes that allowed our organization to thrive. In October 2019, at the age of 56, Karen passed away after struggling with an illness related to smoking.
In her memory, the CSAM-SMCA Board of Directors established the Karen Mellor Award, awarded to a student or a practicing clinician who has demonstrated passion and work in the area of smoking cessation research, clinical care, education or other experience related to nicotine use disorder. The recipient of the CSAM-SMCA Karen Mellor Award will receive:
- Registration to the CSAM-SMCA 2025 Scientific Conference
- Registration to the CSAM-SMCA Fundamentals of Addiction Course
- A $500 award
- A one-year subscription to the Canadian Journal of Addiction
Application Deadline: May 16, 2025