Alberta MS Network 2022 Summer Studentship

Award Overview

Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program may apply for an Alberta MS Network Summer Studentship to work on multiple sclerosis (MS)-related research (non-clinical or clinical) under the supervision of an Alberta-based researcher. This award is meant to encourage exceptional trainees to work on MS research.

Value

The award is for $1,200 per month for a minimum of $3,600 (3 months) and maximum of $4,800 (4 months). Note this will be supplemented by an additional $600 per month from the supervisor's funds.

Term

A 3 or 4-month period between May 1, 2022 and August 31, 2022

Eligibility Criteria

1. The applicant must be registered in an undergraduate program degree.
2. The proposed research project must be relevant to the field of MS.
3. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make all arrangements for summer research training with an appropriate supervisor and institution prior to applying for the award.
4. The proposed project must be able to be completed in person or in a virtual setting due to possible COVID-19 restrictions may be in place during summer term.
5. The supervisor must be a faculty member of an Alberta-based institution.
6. The supervisor must agree to provide a top-up of $600 per month.
7. Each supervisor may sponsor multiple applications but the committee will only award one studentship per supervisor.

Deadline

Completed applications must be received electronically by 4:00 pm MST on February 25, 2022. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed.

Applications, questions or concerns can be directed to: info@albertamsnetwork.ca