Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards
Trainees are the learners of today and the leaders of tomorrow.
Supporting the next generation of brain researchers in Canada is needed to ensure the success of the Canadian brain research ecosystem. The Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards aim to recognize the excellent research being conducted at Canadian institutions by graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents in all fields spanning neuroscience research.
2023 Trainee Award Opportunities
Travel Awards
Dr. Hubert van Tol Travel Fellowship
Purpose: To allow full-time graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.) and postdoctoral fellows to attend a major international conference/symposium or training course.
Amount of award: Up to $5,000 CAD per award, non-renewable.
Number of awards: Up to nine awards.
Brain Awareness Travel Award
Purpose: To allow full-time graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.) and postdoctoral fellows to attend a major international conference/symposium or training course.
Amount of award: $1,000 CAD per award, non-renewable.
Number of awards: Two awards.
Stipend Awards
Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids (CCIC) Neuroscience Fellowship in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
Purpose: To provide financial support to full-time graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents conducting neuroscience research at a Canadian institution in the cannabis/cannabinoid field.
Amount of award: $10,000 CAD per award for one year, non-renewable.
Number of awards: Up to two awards.
Pierre Auger Morissette Capacity-Building Award in ALS Research
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 ALS.
Amount of award: $7,500 CAD per award for one year, non-renewable.
Number of awards: Up to two awards.
Henry and Berenice Kaufmann Foundation Trainee Award in Brain Cancer Research
Purpose: To provide financial support to full-time graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents conducting research in brain cancer, with a focus on glioblastomas.
Amount of award: $10,000 CAD per award for one year, non-renewable.
Number of awards: Up to two awards.
Dr. Matthew Galati Brain Changer Award
Purpose: To provide financial support to full-time graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents conducting clinical implementation research at a Canadian institution in the field of acquired brain injury.
Amount of award: $10,000 CAD per award for one year, non-renewable.
Number of awards: Up to two awards.
Brain Canada Next Gen Award in Parkinson’s Disease Research
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.
Amount of award: $10,000 CAD per award for one year, non-renewable.
Number of awards: Up to two awards.
Recognizing the importance of research to support women’s brain health
To provide further support and recognition to trainees whose research considers sex and/or gender, successful applicants to any of the available Stipend Awards will have the opportunity to receive a top up of $2,000.00 CAD if their research projects incorporate sex- and/or gender-based analysis-driven research hypotheses.
Evidence clearly shows that increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in research environments enhances excellence, innovation, and creativity. Brain Canada is committed to excellence through equity, and we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply to our funding opportunities, which will promote the expression of diverse perspectives, approaches, and experiences, including those of underrepresented groups.
For more information on the Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards, please consult the Request for Application.
Deadline for receipt of Applications: June 15, 2023 at 16:00 ET
Should you have any questions, please contact programs@braincanada.ca.