[Scholarship] Labarge Graduate Scholarships in Mobility and Aging

The Labarge Graduate Scholarship in Mobility in Aging supports applicants whose research focuses on interdisciplinary impact-driven approaches in the study of mobility in aging, where mobility is defined to include physical and community aspects of mobility, execution of daily activities and participation in society. These scholarships are open to master's students beginning a new McMaster graduate degree and PhD students entering year one or year two of their studies at McMaster University (see full call for proposals for specific dates). Interested candidates must develop and submit a research proposal in collaboration with a MIRA supervisor and one additional researcher from outside of the primary supervisor's Faculty.

Notice of Intent deadline: November 24, 2026, 4 p.m. ET

A Notice of Intent (NOI) to apply for a scholarship must be submitted by the deadline via the NOI submission form.

MIRA will review NOI submissions and notify applicants of the outcome by December 3, 2026. All eligible applicants will be invited to submit a full application.

Applicants should continue develop their full application while awaiting NOI review and should not wait until they have received an invitation to apply to begin writing their application.

Application deadline: December 15, 2026, 4 p.m. ET

Link to the Call for Proposals

Link to the Evaluation Rubric

Link to the Notice of Intent