ALS Canada-Brain Canada Trainee Program

View the Terms of Reference to learn more about this funding opportunity and how to apply. 

Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada are delighted to announce the launch of the 2026 ALS Canada-Brain Canada Trainee Program. 

Brain Canada and ALS Canada believe that attracting the brightest young minds to ALS research will contribute to a succession plan for the Canadian ALS research community and will support compelling breakthroughs across the spectrum of brain-related disease.  
 
A $315,000 pool of funds will be available for this program. Each Doctoral Award would be funded at $25,000 per year for up to three years, and each Postdoctoral Fellowship would be funded at $55,000 per year for up to three years. The funds awarded through this fellowship will be utilized to support the stipend/salary of the awardee(s).