Scholarships and Awards

The medical school funds a variety of awards to support your professional development and recognize your accomplishments.

  • Award of Excellence for Promoting Inclusion and Cultural Diversity
    5/22/25
    This honorary award acknowledges individuals whose actions, example and efforts contribute to a respectful and supportive environment at the university and in the Western New York community.
  • Eugene R. Mindell, MD, and Harold Brody, MD ’61, PhD, Clinical Translational Research Award
    8/25/21
    This award recognizes a junior research scientist for the best basic science research that seeks to solve a clinical problem.
  • Evan Calkins, MD, Community Based Research Fellowship
    8/25/21
    Provides funding to residents and junior faculty who conduct community-based research or quality improvement projects.
  • Thomas F. Frawley, MD Research Fellowship Award
    8/25/21
    Supports medical or surgical residents and new graduates for whom research represents a primary personal interest and passion.
  • Patrick Lee Foundation
    6/15/25
    The Patrick Lee Foundation is a private, family foundation committed to achieving immediate and measurable impact in the areas of education and mental health. In their work with the University at Buffalo Department of Psychiatry, the foundation has funded important initiatives.