The Brain Canada Foundation and Bell Canada
Bell Mental Health Research Training Awards

Through a partnership between the Canada Brain Research Fund and Bell Canada, Brain Canada announced a one-time competition for Training Awards in the area of mental health research. The purpose of Training Awards is to promote the next generation of talented young researchers who will receive high-quality training under the direction of leading Canadian researchers that will ultimately have an impact on advances in the field of brain research and improve the health and well-being of Canadians.

The goal of these training awards is to further our understanding of mental illness and ultimately lead to new strategies for prevention and mitigation through early intervention.  Research Training programs must incorporate original research into the origins, early detection and effective treatment of major mental health disorders.

Recipients of the Bell Mental Health Research Training Awards  

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The Brain Canada-CIBC Brain Cancer Research Training Awards

Through a partnership between the Canada Brain Research Fund and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), Brain Canada is pleased to announce a one-time competition for Training Awards in the area of Brain Cancer Research. The purpose of Training Awards is to promote the next generation of talented young researchers who will receive high-quality training under the direction of leading Canadian researchers, which will ultimately have an impact on advances in the field of brain research and improve the health and well-being of Canadians.  The ultimate goal for the Brain Cancer Training Awards is to develop novel approaches for the early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of primary or metastatic brain cancer.

Research Training programs must incorporate original research into the origins and consequences of cancer affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, either as primary or metastatic tumours. Projects aimed at primary tumours of origin outside the nervous system must be focused on their metastasis and subsequent proliferation within the nervous system. Research projects may also focus on the identification of risk factors, novel strategies for prevention, early detection, and treatment of brain cancer, or for improving the quality of life, including palliation, for those living with brain cancer and their family caregivers.

It is expected that four research studentships valued at $30,000 per year for up to 3 years, and three postdoctoral fellowships valued at $50,000 per year for up to 3 years will be awarded through the competition.  All awards include an additional $5,000 per year career development supplement to be used, with the approval of the supervisor, for any purpose related to the exploration of career options, or the acquisition of additional skills and research experience.

Applications will be peer-reviewed by a Panel of Canadian and international experts.  The evaluation criteria will be: potential for future contributions; originality and feasibility; potential impact; and the quality of the training environment.

Recipients of the Brain Canada-CIBC Brain Cancer Research Training Awards