ALS Canada-Brain Canada Career Transition Award 2022
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Wednesday 17th, August 2022
External Deadline: Monday 22nd, August 2022
Description
Brain Canada is pleased to be partnering with ALS Canada to launch the ALS Canada-Brain Canada Career Transition Award 2022.
The intent of this award is for ALS Canada and Brain Canada to support a promising postdoctoral fellow or research associate working at a Canadian institution to transition into an independent faculty position contributing to ALS research. The award will be for up to three (3) years for a total of $250,000 CAD. Each year, ALS Canada and Brain Canada will provide a $60,000 salary and $20,000 research allowance, with $30,000 for research allowance in year three.
Evidence clearly shows that increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in research environments enhances excellence, innovation, and creativity. ALS Canada and Brain Canada are 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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Deadline for receipt of Applications: August 22, 2022 at 13:00 ET