Welcome to the Parkinson Canada Research Application Site
The Parkinson Canada Research Program funds research into the cure, cause, progression, improved treatment and/or understanding of Parkinson's disease, related disorders including Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), other Parkinson's conditions and the impact these diseases have on society.
PLEASE NOTE: NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARDS WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2023-2025. All independent investigators are encouraged to apply to the Pilot Project Grants program.
| Pilot Project Grants: This program intends to foster novel, high-potential projects and ideas with a trajectory for major grants with larger granting institutions. | One-year duration Maximum funding of $75,000 |
| New Investigator Awards: For junior faculty in a Canadian university in first 5 years of their career as a research scientist in Canada (not available in 2023-2025) | Two-year duration $45,000 per year |
| Basic Research Fellowships: Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (MD or PhD) and may be Canadian citizens who propose to train at an Approved Institution located inside or outside of Canada, or international applicants proposing to train at an Approved Institution located in Canada. | Two-year duration $40,000 – $50,000 per year |
| Clinical Movement Disorders Fellowships: Recipient will undertake clinical training in the subspecialty of Movement Disorders and gain expertise in diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s and may include other movement disorders. | One-year duration $75,000 |
| Clinical Research Fellowships: Recipient training will combine direct experience in the diagnoses and treatment of Parkinson’s and in clinical research. | Two-year duration $75,000 per year |
| Graduate Student Awards: Candidates must be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program at the PhD level. Candidates may be Canadian citizens who propose to train at an Approved Institution located inside Canada or international applicants proposing to train at an Approved Institution located in Canada, who fulfill the criteria for a student visa. | Two-year duration $10,000 per year |
How to apply
1. To create an application, an SMApply account is required.
2. Register or Log In.
3. Once you have logged in, click on the “View Awards” button and you will be directed to a menu of available awards.
4. Click on the "Apply Now" button beside the appropriate application.
5. Complete the forms and requests and click “submit”
For more information about Parkinson Canada visit our website at www.Parkinson.ca