Prize

A W Downs Prize in Physiology

University of Alberta Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Due in 29 days
Location

Canada

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The A W Downs Prize in Physiology is awarded annually to the medical student who obtains the highest mark in the course in Physiology in the first year, provided the student has obtained at least a 75% mark and has passes in all subjects. This prize recognizes academic excellence in physiology among first-year medical students at the University of Alberta. The award is funded through endowed funds established by Dr. WJ Downs and the Medical Alumni Association, demonstrating a commitment to supporting medical education and encouraging outstanding academic achievement in the fundamental sciences.

1 award

Who Can Apply

Region
Canada
Project in
Canada
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Students are automatically considered based on their academic performance and completed General Application. The award goes to the student with the highest mark in the first-year physiology course.