Brain Canada Next Gen Award in Parkinson's Disease Research

Brain Canada, with support from the Mireille and Steinberg Foundation and the Growling Beaver Brevet, is poised to present the Brain Canada Next Gen Award in Parkinson’s Disease Research. Open to full-time graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents attending a Canadian institution, this award will support trainees conducting research in the field of Parkinson’s disease. 

Funding for this award has been made possible by the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), an innovative arrangement between the Government of Canada (through Health Canada) and Brain Canada Foundation. 

Purpose: To provide financial support to full-time graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents conducting research at a Canadian institution in the field of Parkinson’s disease. All else equal, priority will be given to trainees who do not currently hold other stipend awards from major funding sources (e.g., CIHR, FRQS, etc.). 

Value: $10,000 per award for one year, non-renewable

Number of awards: Up to 2 awards

Deadline: May 16

Specific Award Eligibility

1. The Applicant must be a full-time graduate student (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellow or medical resident enrolled at a Canadian institution during the entire duration of the award and conducting research in Parkinson’s disease.
2. The Applicant and the supervisor must adhere to the studentship and fellowship policies at their institution. It is the responsibility of the Applicant and the supervisor to ensure that the total stipend received meets the institutional funding standard.
3. Applicants who have received or are currently holding a Brain Canada Next Gen Award in Parkinson’s Disease Research are not eligible to apply.

For more information, visit Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards