Emilie Frenkel Award (OSOTF)

Award created thanks to the generosity of Dr. Vivien Frenkel

Award Overview

Value of the award:: Variable
Number of awards:: Variable
Award frequency:: Annual
Level or program of study:: Undergraduate or graduate
Application Type:: Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone.
Application Deadline:: April 1
Renewable:: No

Purpose of this Award

To assist undergraduate or graduate medical students at the University of Ottawa, preferably doing a summer research project related to the field of arthritis, who qualify under the terms of the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa
be an Ontario resident as per OSAP rules
demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career related to arthritis

Note: Preference will be given to medical students doing a summer research project related to the field of (rheumatoid) arthritis.

How to Apply

Submitted in the Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone, and must include:

the Financial Questionnaire
a letter (max. 500 words) demonstrating the applicant’s interest in pursuing a career related to arthritis

About this Award

This fund was established in 2003 by Dr. Vivien Frenkel in memory of her aunt Ms. Emilie Frenkel. Dr. Frenkel wishes to provide a lasting tribute to her aunt, who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, in the hope that future students will help find ways to eradicate the disease or find solutions to allow those who suffer to enjoy their lives to the fullest. This fund was established with the collaboration of Dr. Frenkel’s good friend Dr. Rose Goldstein, a rheumatologist who was vice dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the time of establishment of this award.

Emilie Frenkel lived her adult life in Montreal and Toronto. She will always be remembered by her nieces and nephews and family, as she served as a great support to them. Emilie came to Canada after fleeing to England from Nazi Europe. She developed severe rheumatoid arthritis and suffered many complications.