Martin Arno Memorial Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship

January 24, 2025 by Siri Hansen

We are grateful to announce the establishment of this scholarship, established in memory of Martin Arno, a PhD student and teaching assistant in the Department for the Study of Religion (DSR) at the University of Toronto at the time he passed away in 2022. 

Based on academic merit, the scholarship will support a PhD student in the DSR, with the recipient being dedicated to completing their research and/or teaching the next generation of students in the field, continuing Martin’s legacy at the University of Toronto.

It was made possible by a $100,000 donation from Heidi Arno, Martin’s mother, along with matching funds from the University of Toronto and the Faculty of Arts & Science. If you would like to make a donation, please visit this page. The DSR is deeply grateful to Heid Arno for her generosity, allowing us to honour and remember Martin in this way, while supporting future generations of doctoral students in the study of religion.