endMS Scholar Program for Researchers IN Training (SPRINT)

Governance and Public Policy

Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

Deadlines

Academic Unit: inquire with unit

Memorial Deadline: Thursday 10th, February 2022

External Deadline: Tuesday 15th, February 2022

Description

The endMS Scholar Program for Researchers IN Training (SPRINT) is a national training program aimed to enhance knowledge and skills related to MS research among trainees and increase opportunities to conduct MS research in Canada.

endMS SPRINT is designed for the multiple sclerosis trainee at the graduate, postdoctoral or clinical fellowship level with an interest in:
– enhancing knowledge and skill in MS research,
– taking part in interdisciplinary, collaborative research, and
– establishing valuable connections among peers in the field.

WEBINAR

endMS Summer School Teaser and SPRINT Info Session

The MS Research Group of the University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute presented a teaser of what we can expect from the 2022 Summer School! In addition the National Training Program provided an overview of SPRINT as well as guidance on the application process for Summer School and for SPRINT and was available to answer any questions.

Here is the link to the recorded session from January 13, 2022

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be in one of the following situations:

– enrolled in a graduate program at a Canadian university
– must be a postdoctoral/clinical fellow (must have completed their PhD in the last 4 years or less at the time of the application) at a Canadian university
– completed graduate training and currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (e.g. M.D. program) at a Canadian university

Applicants who are accepted into SPRINT must be enrolled in a program with full time status during their participation in SPRINT (May 2021 to June 2022).

Please refer to the program guidelines for complete eligibility criteria.