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Background
The idea for this scholarship came from the insight that Colin’s pioneer research contributions have tremendously advanced the field of thanatology. When asked what made him surmount the many challenges of being unsupported in the early days, he said: “After being against it, I had my professor convinced; it was his unwavering support then that made me go forward.”
This unwavering support is what IWG wants to convey to its members through the “Colin Murray Parkes Scholarship.” Colin felt very honoured and enthusiastic when he was asked about this scholarship a few days after the Oslo meeting and following the idea’s approval by the IWG Board.
We have been chosen to be an IWG member because of our dedication, commitment to this field, and role as leaders in our country and/or beyond. As members of IWG, we all experience an enriching sense of collegiality. We support each other, challenge our thinking, and commit ourselves to advancing our field. It is in this spirit that the Colin Murray Parkes Scholarship has been proposed and approved by the IWG Board.
Scholarship Applicants
IWG members who wish to be scholarship applicants must submit a proposal for a project that will advance knowledge in the field of thanatology in clinical practice and/or in the community. The Scholarship recipient can add “CM Parkes Scholar – IWGDDB, 2025-2026” to any publication and to their name.
Scholarship Committee
A Scholarship Committee, appointed by the Board, will comprise three senior IWG members with extended research, clinical and teaching experience in the field. This committee is Prof. Em. Betty Davies, Prof. Danai Papadatou and Dr Ruthmarijke Smeding. This committee will select from the submitted proposals the IWG member who will be awarded the scholarship. The recipient of the scholarship will then have an obligation to submit the outcomes of his/her project to the IWG membership in writing and present the results in person at an IWG meeting or online.
Scholarship Applications
Applications should be submitted by February 7th 2025. The award recipient will be notified no later than February 28th 2025.
Download and complete the CMP Scholarship Application Form (PDF) or CMP Scholarship Application Form (DOCX).
Applications are to be submitted to the Scholarship Committee at info@iwgddb.com.
The Scholarship Committee will make a recommendation to the Board within two months of the closing date.
Scholarship Duration
The project should be completed between two IWG meetings. Depending on the length of time required, the applicant may request an extension.
Caveat: If the project has not been finished, for whatever reason, the applicant must return the funds received back to the scholarship fund.
Donate to the Colin Murray Parkes Scholarship Fund
IWG members are invited to donate to the Scholarship Fund and, through this, honour Colin’s memory and contribute to the International Work Group on Death, Dying and Bereavement mission – to stimulate and enhance innovative ideas, research, and practice.