Sponsor

ALS Canada and Brain Canada

For More Information

For full application details, see the sponsor's Terms of Reference [1].

Description

The vision of ALS Canada is to achieve “a future without ALS”, and the vision of Brain Canada is “Bold science for brain health”. Both partners have a strong belief that it is crucial that promising doctoral and post-doctoral trainees are nurtured in the early stages of their careers, so they might strive to promote discovery and advancement. Attracting the brightest minds to ALS research will contribute to a succession plan for the Canadian ALS research community and will nurture and support innovative ideas and compelling breakthroughs across the spectrum of brain-related disease.

Eligibility

Doctoral: At the time of application, eligible trainees have applied to, been accepted for, or are within the first three years of a PhD program under the supervision of an investigator who holds an academic position at qualifying Canadian institution.

Postdoctoral Fellowship: Qualifying trainees currently hold, or have secured a postdoctoral position under the supervision of an investigator who holds, an academic position at a qualifying Canadian institution.

Funding Availability

Doctoral Awards: $25,000/year for up to three (3) years

Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards: $55,000/year for up to three (3) years

Indirect Costs

0% per the sponsor's Terms of Reference [1].

Special Notes

Use of Funds: 

• Funds may only be used as stipend/salary support.
• Funds may not be used for employee benefits paid by the host institution.
• Should the fellowship or award be terminated early, any unused funds must be returned to ALS Canada and Brain Canada.