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Conference Awards

The Student Board has 4 different types of awards for conference participation: 

1. Top student oral presentation ($1,000 CAD)

2. Top student poster presentation ($500 CAD) 

3. First travel award ($1,000 CAD) 

4. Second travel award ($500 CAD) 

All applicants have to be student members without full-time employment, in good standing with IAFMHS. 

All student members will receive a call for award applications via e-mail in spring. Potential changes to our award schedule (e.g., eligibility, award amount) and application process will be communicated via e-mail as well. 

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Derek Eaves Student Research Grant 

The Derek Eaves Student Research Grant honours Dr. Derek Eaves' bursary and academic contributions to the IAFMHS. 

Eligible candidates are individuals who are currently undertaking a Bachelor, Masters or Doctoral degree in a relevant field to forensic mental health and a current student member of IAFMHS. 

• Grants are awarded twice per academic year (Fall/Spring), valued at maximum of $500 CAD. 

• Applications will be evaluated by an independent panel made up of members of the Board of Directors and the Advisory Board.