The Department of Biology values diversity in our community
Did you know that is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion? In 2020, they created a 5-year Strategic Plan to increase Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion where we outline a vision of what we plan to accomplish.
Funding
in honour of one of ’s most accomplished alumni: Charles R. Drew, MDCM’33, (1904–1950) an American surgeon and scientist who earned the title “Father of Blood Banking” for his trailblazing work on the long-term preservation of blood plasma. The fellowships provide financial support for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to pursue graduate studies at . The initiative is part of the university’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.
For more information, contact graduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca.
General Resources
- SSMU Student Handbook:
- Equity at
- Equity in Research at
- ’s EDI action plan: /equity/files/equity/mcgill_strategic_edi_plan_2020-20251.pdf
BIPOC Resources
- Indigenous Student Alliance:
- Black Students Network:
- First Peoples’ House (FPH):
- Spanish and Latin American Students’ Association of (SLASA):
- Anti-Racism resources at
- Anti-Black resources at
- Anti-Asian resources at
- ’s anti-black racism plan: /provost/files/provost/action_plan_to_address_anti-black_racism.pdf
- Online Videos for Talks & Film Screening: /equity/resources/anti-black-racism-resources/anti-racism
International Student Resources
- International Student Services:
- International Buddy Program:
- International Student Network:
First Generation Student Resources
- 1st Up Peer Support Group:
- You Belong Here: A Guide for First Generation Students at :
Religion & Spirituality resources
- Policy for the Accommodation of Religious Holy Day: /secretariat/files/secretariat/religious_holy_days_policy_on_accomodation_of.pdf
- The Office for Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL):
- Chabad at :
- Sikh Student’s Association:
- Thaqalayn Muslim Students’ Association:
- Hillel :
- Muslim Student’s Association:
- The Newman Centre:
- Intervarsity – Christian Fellowship (MCF):
Resources for Students with Disabilities
- Policy Concerning the Rights of Students with Disabilities: /secretariat/files/secretariat/rights-of-students-with-disabilities-policy-concerning-the_0.pdf
- Student Accessibility & Achievement: /access-achieve/
2SLGBTQIA+ Resources
- Queer :
- The Union for Gender Empowerment:
- Collective for Gender Equality:
Student Aid and Finances
- Undergraduate Loans and Bursaries: /studentaid/scholarships-aid/current-undergrads/need
- Undergraduate Scholarships: /studentaid/scholarships-aid/current-undergrads/merit
- Work Study: /studentaid/work-study/students/eligibility
- Career Planning Service: /caps/
Harassment, Discrimination & Sexual Violence
- Equity @ Resource: /equity/resources/harassment-discrimination-sexual-violence
- Policy on Harassment and Discrimination: /secretariat/files/secretariat/policy_on_harassment_and_discrimination.pdf
- Policy Against Sexual Violence: /secretariat/files/secretariat/policy_against_sexual_violence.pdf
- To file a complaint: /how-to-report/harassment-discrimination/make-complaint
Family Life Resources
- Information about parental leave for students and postdocs
- Family Care:
- The SSMU Daycare/Nursery:
Mentoring
Health & Wellness
- Wellness Hub: /wellness-hub/
- Telehealth:
- Dialogue:
- Maple: /internationalstudents/health/coverage/maple-virtual-care
- Keep.meSAFE: /studentservices/mental-health-support-keepmesafe