University of Lethbridge 2024 Awards for Rising Stars in ALS Research

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to full-time graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents conducting research at a Canadian institution in the field of ALS. All else equal, priority will be given to trainees who do not currently hold other stipend awards from major funding sources (e.g., CIHR, FRQS, etc.).Brain Canada is poised to present the availability of three awards for full-time graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents attending a Canadian institution conducting research in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): 

• Pierre Auger Morissette Capacity-Building Award in ALS Research, supported by Linda Auger Morissette and Friends
• Rising Star Award in ALS Research, in memory of Madeleine Blanc, supported by Naomi Azrieli, Francois Blanc and Family
• Oliver Goy Rising Star Award in ALS Research, supported by Allan Kliger

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 16, 2024
• Value$10,000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Lethbridge
• City to studyLethbridge
• School to studyUniversity of Lethbridge
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• $10,000 CAD per award for one year, non-renewable will be awarded to selected recipients
• Number of awards: Up to 6 awards.

Requirements

• The Applicant must be a full-time graduate student (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellow or medical resident enrolled at a Canadian institution during the entire duration of the award and conducting research in ALS.
• The Applicant and the supervisor must adhere to the studentship and fellowship policies at their institution. It is the responsibility of the Applicant and the supervisor to ensure that the total stipend received meets the institutional funding standard.
• Applicants who have received or are currently holding a Pierre Auger Morissette Capacity Building Award in ALS Research are not eligible to receive this award but are eligible to receive the Rising Star Award in ALS Research or the Oliver Goy Rising Star in ALS Research.

Interview Dates and Process

Citizenship:

• Canadian
• International
• Permanent Resident

Application Deadline

May 16, 2024

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Lethbridge on www.ulethbridge.ca to apply