BASIC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (2021-2023 cycle) – Parkinson Canada
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with your unit
Memorial Deadline: Tuesday 26th, January 2021
External Deadline: Monday 1st, February 2021
Description
Parkinson Canada is pleased to offer its Basic Research Fellowship program (the “Program”) as a
strategic initiative to encourage promising young scientists to enter the field of Parkinson’s research
and to invest in research training that offers promise for future work in the area of Parkinson’s
disease. Parkinson Canada intends to provide awards in the range of $40,000 – $50,000 per year over
a two-year term, dependent on years of experience, to outstanding applicants who meet the
eligibility criteria of the Program and who have been approved by its Scientific Advisory Council (the
“Advisory Council”). Funds awarded under the Program are to be used to cover salaries, benefits and
expenses for research fellowships in Parkinson’s-related areas.
Through this initiative, Parkinson Canada invites fellowship applications (“Applications”) from
applicants committed to conducting biomedical research in areas relevant to the cure, cause,
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prevention, improved treatment and/or understanding of Parkinson’s disease, and related disorders
including: Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and other
Parkinson’s conditions. This initiative is consistent with, and reflects, Parkinson Canada’s
commitment to support innovation and renewal in the national Parkinson’s research field and to
foster international leadership potential in this area.
The Program is available to individuals who have completed a doctoral qualification (MD or PhD)
within the last five years to the date of the competition deadline. Funding for post MD research
fellowships may be made available to provide support for specialized training in the research aspects
of the broad field of Parkinson’s disease. Applicants seeking support for further clinical training
should consult Parkinson Canada Clinical Fellowship guidelines.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO:
The Parkinson Canada Research Program Application Guidelines Manual available from the Parkinson
Canada Web site at www.parkinson.ca.
OR CONTACT:
Lorena Araujo, Coordinator, Research Program
1-800-565-3000 Ext 3309
Email: lorena.araujo@parkinson.ca
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