The Human Biology Awards do not require an application, students are automatically considered based on academic merit. Awards are typically reviewed and offered late summer/early fall for courses in the preceding year.
The HMB Excellence Awards can be attributed to the ongoing generous support of alumni to the Directors Fund for Human Biology
Value: $100
This award recognizes outstanding achievement in a 3rd year Human Biology lab course by the Faculty of Medicine, Division of Teaching Laboratories. The award is given to the top ranked student from amongst the following lab courses: HMB310H1, HMB311H1, HMB312H1, and HMB314H1. The award is named after a faculty member, Dr. Ron Wilson, who has made significant contributions to laboratory teaching.
Value: $100
The Human Biology Research Project Award will be awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student based on accomplishments in an HMB research project course.
Awardees will be selected by a committee including the Director and Associate Director, and at least one other faculty member teaching a Human Biology course.
This award was established through the generosity of Dr. J.J. Berry Smith, the founding Director of the Human Biology Program.
Value: $100
The Human Biology Teaching Assistant Award will be awarded to a graduate student teaching assistant in an HMB course who has demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Awardees will be selected by a committee including the Director and Associate Director, and at least one other faculty member teaching a Human Biology course.
This award was established through the generosity of Dr. J.J. Berry Smith, the founding Director of the Human Biology Program.
Value: $100
Human Biology Program Excellence Awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Course Awards recognizing students receiving the highest academic achievement in the following courses: HMB200H1, HMB201H1, HMB202H1, HMB203H1, HMB204H1, HMB265H1
- Program Awards recognizing third year students receiving the highest academic achievement (cGPA) in the following programs: Human Biology major, Health and Disease Major and Specialist, Neuroscience Major and Specialist, Fundamental Genetics and its Applications Major and Specialist, Global Health Major and Specialist.
- Graduating Student Awards recognizes two students receiving the highest academic achievement (cGPA) among all Human Biology programs.
- Student Leadership Awards recognizing the demonstrated leadership of HMB students to HMB, the Life Sciences and/or the University.
Value: $2500
Awarded to 2 full-time undergraduate students in the Department of Human Biology on the basis of academic merit. A student is eligible to receive the award twice during their studies.
Value: Based on financial need
In memory of 
Alejandro Duque, this award is disbursed as part of the University of Toronto Financial Aid (UTAPS program). To be awarded to (a) full-time, undergraduate student(s) at the University of Toronto on the basis of financial need in the Faculty of Arts and Science with a preference with students that are studying in the Human Biology program. Learn more.
This award would not be possible without the generous gift of the Alejandro Duque Family.
