2026 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research
Closes Nov 3
Brain Canada Foundation
CanNRT–Brain Canada Fellowship (2027)
Developmental Neuroscience, Biology, Medicine and fellowship from CanNRT and Brain Canada Foundation
Apply by Friday, Oct 30 at 21:00 UTC
CA$20,000 – CA$50,000
About
Two-year neurodevelopment research training programme with a one-year entry award, professional development and national mentoring. Applications close October 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Entry awards begin September 2027 or January 2028. Attendance at both Montreal summer schools is required. Holders of overlapping competitive federal or provincial fellowships must decline the entry award.
Eligibility
Career stage: Master’s · PhD · Postdoc
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Covers: CAD 20,000–50,000 entry award; training allowance up to CAD 2,000 per year; summer-school travel and accommodation.
Host location: Canada
Canadian university enrolment required.
Nationality or residence: Canadian and international trainees eligible; Canadian citizenship or permanent residence is not required.
Reviewed Sep 25, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
CanNRT members enrolled at a Canadian university as master’s or doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers or clinical fellows when funding begins; research must concern neurodevelopment or associated conditions.
Topics
neurodevelopment researchone-year entry awardprofessional developmentnational mentoringMontreal summer schools
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Source: cannrt.ca