MERIT Scholars have demonstrated knowledge and experience in Health Professions Education research and / or innovation projects.

Benefits to becoming a MERIT Scholar include:

• MERIT affiliation
• your profile in MERIT communications
• the opportunity for project consultation with one of our scholars or scientists
• internal competition for pilot research funding
• access to office space and research assistant support (limited)
• access to internal peer review of applications, publications and academic mentorship

Responsibilities of being a MERIT Scholar include:

• regular attendance at our monthly MERIT Rounds
• presentation at MERIT Rounds
• peer consultations with Scholars and Scientists
• scholarly paper review
• membership on Masters in Health Science Education thesis committee(s) - pending meeting eligibility requirements from School of Graduate Studies
  
• assist with welcoming and hosting visiting scholars/scientists

Application package must include the following four documents:

• Membership Form (please download and fill out the form on Adobe Acrobat or Reader)
• Letter of support from your Department/Program chair
• Recent CV
• 500-1000 word description of why you want to become a MERIT Scholar and how MERIT aligns with your academic career

Application packages can be sent to merit@mcmaster.ca.

The membership committee will review all applications.