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CanNRT Fellowship Program

The CanNRT Fellowship is a competitive program designed to support trainees in Canadian universities who are working in the field of neurodevelopment. 

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Fellowships recognize excellence of selected trainees and advance their career development.

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The three-year program offers financial support, immersive learning opportunities, and mentorship through: 

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Entry
Award

Fellows receive a one-time entry award ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 CAD, depending on their career stage.

 

This one-year award can be held during any period of enrolment (up to three years), starting on September 1 or January 1. 

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Training
Passport

Fellows receive up to $2,000 CAD annually (for the duration of their enrolment in the program) to maximize their engagement in activities tailored to their career development, such as taking part in conferences, pursuing additional training, and organizing trainee-led workshops.  

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Annual
Summer School

An immersive learning experience bringing together Fellows and faculty.

 

An essential part of the program, the Annual Summer School includes lectures, career skills workshops, and networking opportunities with cross-sector mentors.

Application dates

Request for applications launch: October 2, 2024 (Become a member to receive details) 

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Application deadline: November 22, 2024

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Acceptance notification: April 2025

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Program start: August 18-22, 2025, at mandatory Summer School 

CanNRT-IMPaCT Fellowship

​CanNRT offers a special stream for clinical trials research training jointly with IMPaCT (Increasing Capacity for Maternal and Pediatric Clinical Trials) for researchers in the field of neurodevelopment interested in clinical trials focused on perinatal and child health in Canada. 

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“I am originally from Spain, and CanNRT has allowed me to develop and expand my network here in Canada. I get to grow alongside remarkable fellows and have access to top researchers in various fields."
Maria Isabel Carreño-Muñoz
Postdoctoral Fellow (Alumni), Université de Montreal
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