Research Grant Program
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.
Pilot Project Grants: This program intends to foster novel, high-potential projects and ideas with a trajectory for major grants with larger granting institutions. | Up to $75,000 (1-year term) |
New Investigator Awards: A project grant to encourage and support junior faculty and early career researchers in the field of Parkinson's disease who were appointed to their first faculty appointment within the last 5 years. | $45,000/year (3-year term) |
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships: A research fellowship for applicants with a doctorate (PhD or MD) obtained in the last 5 years, primarily focused on conducting research into the cure, cause, prevention, improved treatment and/or understanding of Parkinson's disease or related disorders. | $45,000/year (2-year term) |
Clinical Movement Disorders Fellowships: A training award to encourage young clinicians to enter in into clinical training in the Movement Disorders subspecialty. | $75,000/year (1-year term) |
Clinician Scientist Research Fellowships: A research fellowship award to support applicants conducting significant research into Parkinson's disease while concurrently undergoing a clinical training program. | $50,000/year (residents) or $75,000/year (clinical fellows); 2-year term |
Graduate Student Awards: An award for full-time graduate students at the PhD level conducting research relevant to the cure, cause, prevention, and improved treatment and/or understanding of Parkinson’s disease or related disorders. | $20,000/year (2-year term) |
How to apply
- To create an application, an SMApply account is required.
- Register or Log In.
- Once you have logged in, click on the "View Awards" button and you will be directed to a menu of available awards.
- Click on the "Apply Now" button beside the appropriate application.
- Complete the forms and requests and click "Submit."
For more information about Parkinson Canada's Research program, visit our website at parkinson.ca (Apply for Funding).