The programme reflected the importance of research in science, as part of medical education, Prof Crampton said, at a BMedSc (Hons) student awards function at the university's Hunter Centre last week.
The university also greatly appreciated the commitment of its "numerous benefactors" in supporting the student awards, he said.
The awards and scholarships will support a series of year-long research projects covering many topics, ranging from health governance and the country's district health boards, to the anatomy of hamstring muscles and aspects of end of life decisions.
One of the students, Christopher Bloomer, said the $5000 scholarship he had received was a "fantastic" form of support from the university.
The following awards and scholarships have been made to Otago University bachelor of medical science honours students:Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Research Award in Medical Sciences ($8000 each), Oliver Hansby, Richard Storey, Jane Vermunt; Marcus Fitchett and Reginald Medlicott Scholarship ($5000), HamishAnderson; L.F. Hall Scholarship ($5000), James Van Rooyen; Ranzcog Collaborative BMedSc (Hons) Scholarship ($10,000), TristanBurnett; Dr Edward Kerkin Scholarship ($5000), Sophie Bridge; AFJ Mickle Scholarship ($600), Richard Storey; Faculty of MedicineScholarship ($5000), Christopher Bloomer, Joshua Chamberlain, Ashton Ellison, Jeong Hoon Ha, Kyle Paton; University of Otago, Christchurch, McGee Fellowship ($10,000), Eng Ann Toh.
