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 GrantsThis 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 FellowshipsA 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 

  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's Research program, visit our website at parkinson.ca (
    Apply for Funding).