Parkinson Canada Doctoral Fellowship

To be used to conduct research in Parkinson's disease at an Alberta-based University. Research can be basic or clinical.

Value:

• $50,000 for one year

Eligibility:

• Open to Canadian, permanent residents and international PhD students.
• Candidate must have already completed a MSc or PhD graduate program
• Biosketch of Applicant (NIH format preferred)
• Biosketch of Supervisor (NIH format preferred)
• Project Description (maximum three pages), including the following sections:
  • Background and rationale
  • Research objectives
  • Research methodology
  • Project timeline (covering activities to be completed within the one-year award period)
  • Projected impact
• Description of Supervisor Resources and Support (maximum one page):
  • Detailed overview of local resources supporting the feasibility of the proposed research within the award period
  • For clinical fellows, an outline of clinical responsibilities and workload
• Lay Summary of the Project (500–900 words)

Application Deadline:

• The deadline for application is Friday, March 20, 2026 and awards will be announced by June 1, 2026.
• Please submit EOI’s and completed applications by email to Lana Tordoff, Executive Director: ltordoff@parkinsonassociation.ca

Applications:

For more information and to submit applications via the online system on the Parkinson Canada website.