Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.uwo.ca/brainscan/programs/postdoctoral_fellowship_program/BrainsCAN_PDF_Program-Guidelines_2018_Final.pdf
Sponsor/Award: CANADA FIRST RESEARCH EXECELLENCE FUND - POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM - 2018 SPRING COMPETITION

Grant Amount:
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Apr 24, 2018
Sponsor's: May 01, 2018

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Description:

Training the next generation of researchers is a key aim of BrainsCAN, and postdoctoral fellows are the engines of innovative research. The BrainsCAN Postdoctoral Fellowship Program has been developed to attract the world?s most promising early-career neuroscientists. Successful applicants will be outstanding scientists whose innovative work has already achieved impact, and who have demonstrated great potential for continued contributions

Up to 10 BrainsCAN Postdoctoral Fellowships will be awarded in the Spring 2018 competition, to highly qualified individuals from any country. Depending on prior experience, awards will be offered for 2 years (Tier II) or 3 years (Tier I), potentially renewable, with annual salary ranging from $55,000-$75,000 CAD (plus benefits) depending on Tier and on other funding, as well as an independent research/travel allowance of $3000-$5000 per year (depending on Tier). Tier I recipients will also have access to apply for internal BrainsCAN operating funds of over $12M for innovative research.

Application Details: The application deadline for this competition is May 1, 2018 11:59 EST, with successful candidates taking up their award no later than August 15, 2019. Further information about this funding opportunity and application forms can be found at: brainscan.uwo.ca.
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.
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Sponsor Contacts:

RYAN.SALEWSKI@UWO.CA
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OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada