Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.epilepsy.ca/en-CA/Research/2012-Call-for-Submissions.html
Sponsor/Award: EPILEPSY CANADA - POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH AWARD - 2012 SPRING COMPETITION

Grant Amount: $37K FOR ONE YEAR
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Mar 25, 2012
Sponsor's: Apr 01, 2012

Subject Areas: Epilepsy
Description:

Epilepsy Canada is pleased to announce that it is again accepting submissions to support research trainees in any area of research pertaining to epilepsy. Epilepsy Canada's mission is to support research (in the biomedical, clinical or social sciences) that is focussed on improving the lives of people with seizure disorders. In particular, we are seeking to fund post-doctoral researchers associated with a Canadian university or hospital (research activities must be conducted within Canada). Applications are invited from all areas of epilepsy research including the biomedical, clinical and social sciences.

Epilepsy Canada will award three (3) postdoctoral research awards (each valued at $37,000 CDN) for the time period July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013. This award is for one year only; requests for renewal must be done in the form of a complete new application and are dependent upon availability of funds.

Application Details: Applications are invited from qualified applicants who are within three years of the completion of their PhD at the time of application submission.Please submit the original plus four (4) copies (total 5 copies) to Epilepsy Canada postmarked or courier-stamped on or before April 1st, 2012. Results will be announced on April 23rd, 2012. The award is to be held at a Canadian university or hospital.
NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts: Russelo,Theresa M
Pocock,Katy

Sponsor Contacts:

EPILEPSY@EPILEPSY.CA
NATIONAL OFFICE
1470 PEEL
SUITE 745
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada
514 8457855