Deadline for receipt of Applications: April 11, 2023 at 13:00 ET

Brain Canada and ALS Canada share a strong belief that it is crucial that promising young investigators are nurtured in the early stages of their careers so they can strive to promote discovery and advancement.

The intent for this award is to attract the brightest young minds to ALS research, which will contribute to a succession plan for the Canadian ALS research community. This program is designed to nurture and support innovative ideas and compelling breakthroughs across the spectrum of ALS research.

A $315,000 pool of funds will be available for this program. Each Doctoral Award would be funded at $25,000 per year for up to three years, and each Postdoctoral Fellowship would be funded at $55,000 per year for up to three years. The funds awarded through this fellowship will be utilized to support the stipend/salary of the awardee(s).

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.

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