New Funding Opportunities Launched
2026 Stroke Recovery & Rehabilitation Fellowship Competition
Funding competition to support the training of future physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) experts in stroke and Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI) rehabilitation.
Deadline to submit application: May 15, 2026 17:00 EDT
| Three awards are available for: Applicants (MD or MD/PhD) accepted into a recognized site participating in the Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Fellowship program in Canada, with a start date before March 1, 2027.Applicants completing the Scholar (FCSC-RR-S) – Two Year certification program only.The award covers two-years of training Awards valued at up to $160,000 each This initiative aims to develop highly skilled clinical PM&R researchers engaged in stroke and/or VCI clinical trials, advancing knowledge and improving outcomes for individuals affected by stroke-related cognitive decline. The stroke rehabilitation PM&R fellowship fosters innovative clinical research, professional development, and collaboration among emerging stroke rehabilitation leaders in the field, equipping them with the expertise needed to drive impactful clinical advancements. For more information, contact: Karen Truong, StrokeCog Platform Manager, at karen.truong@sunnybrook.ca |
2026 Post-Doctoral Fellowship Competition
Funding competition to support two StrokeGoRed post-doctoral fellowships focused on sex- and gender-based analysis in stroke
Deadline to submit application: April 2, 2026 16:00 ET
| Two awards are available:1 Post-Doctoral Fellow (PhD): 1 Clinical Fellow (including MD, MD/PhD, MD/MSc)Awards valued at $30,000 each These awards aim to support the next generation of experts in neurovascular medicine in Canada, advancing sex- and gender-based analysis (SGBA) in stroke diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. The fellowship is open to full-time post-doctoral fellows (MD/PhD) training at a Canadian academic institution under the supervision of a Canadian investigator, provided they meet all eligibility criteria. The goal is to select one Post-Doctoral Fellow and one Clinical Fellow for the awards. Final selections will depend on profiles and strength of applicants and applications. As a national Research Network of Excellence, StrokeGoRed is committed to advancing women’s neurovascular health, increasing the representation of women in research, building research and clinical capacity, and rapidly translating findings into practice through integrated knowledge mobilization. The competition is now open and accepting applications until April 2, 2026 (ET). Results will be announced in May 2026. For more information, contact: Karen Truong, StrokeGoRed Management Team, at karen.truong@sunnybrook.ca |