2024 StrokeCog Postdoctoral Fellowship

Eligibility

Open to full-time Postdoctoral Fellows (PhD/MD) who are conducting research related to clinical stroke and/or Vascular Cognitive Impairment trials, also including the analysis of clinical or behavioural trial samples and/or data, and which are aligned with the vision and mission of the CTTP funding the award. At the time of funding, students must be enrolled or accepted in a full-time Canadian Postdoctoral program and must be a Canadian resident or permanent resident or hold a valid Canadian work permit or student visa.

Summary

StrokeCog Fellowships will support training in all aspects of stroke and Vascular Cognitive Impairment clinical trials.

Funding value

The maximum potential total for this award is up to $62,500. A total annual stipend of CDN$52,500, will be funded from CIHR via StrokeCog in whole, or if available, co-funded from a provincial co-funder or private partners. The award will be to the academic institution of the applicant and/or supervisor. In addition, submissions that satisfactorily describe how people with lived experience (PWLE) with stroke and/or their family/caregiver communities are being meaningfully engaged in the clinical trial project will be eligible to receive up to an additional $10,000 as operational funds to be used for PWLE and/or family/caregiver community engagement.

It is expected that the supervisor contributes to the student’s funding in the amount required to meet at least any minimum stipend rules at their institution. This fellowship may be combined with other awards, up to a combined maximum stipend allowed by the institution, provincial or private co-funder, and the funding conditions of currently active awards obtained by the applicant. It is to be noted that this award CANNOT be combined with an existing CIHR studentship. Any CIHR studentship, including those offered by CIHR through other organization/initiatives (e.g. Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research-SPOR etc.) will be considered a ‘current CIHR award’ if the coverage is active at the proposed start date for StrokeCog award. Also, provincial co-funder rules regarding co-funding or concurrent funding support will apply.

Mandatory requirements
Completing the CANTRAIN CURRICULUM levels 1-2-3 of the Common Core Foundation courses and Mentor-led Engagement sessions will be mandatory for all successful applicants of the StrokeCog awards program. All successful applicants will also be required to complete any additional training required by StrokeCog, which includes the completion of EDIA training modules.

Academic supervisors of successful applicants are invited to participate in the National College of Reviewers for future funding competitions and also invited to participate in CANTRAIN CONNECT, the Canadian National College of Mentors. 

At the end of the one-year period of support, the successful applicant will need to submit an end of funding report (maximum two (2) pages) to receive any outstanding funding transfer payments. The awardee will be required to participate in all training activities and attend the annual meeting of StrokeCog, as will be detailed in their letter of award.

PLEASE NOTE 
Only one application per fellow enrolled in a Postdoctoral program. The applicant must select only one CTTP. Only one award per academic supervisor. Previously funded supervisors or applicants are eligible to apply, although preference may be given to new supervisors/applicants. 

The program considers scientific excellence and aims to support the full and fair participation of all members of the health research community through consideration of barriers experienced by underrepresented groups, with respect to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles.

At least two of the StrokeCog fellowship awards (~50%) will be given to individuals from a diverse background or under-represented or marginalized population, provided they meet the minimum acceptable score of 80%.

Application deadlines

RSO detailed review deadline

RSO final internal review deadline

Program application deadline

NOTE: Consult your Faculty Associate Dean (Research) (ADR) regarding Faculty-specific deadlines and submission processes.

Principal Investigators: Complete a Research Management System (RMS) record, including a copy of your complete application, and submit this for approvals in RMS.

Postdocs, students, and trainees: For fellowships and externally-sponsored research training awards or opportunities, you must complete the Research Funding Application Approval (RFAA) Trainee PDF form, and submit it, along with a complete copy of the application, to Research Services at rsotrainee@ucalgary.ca. Trainees should not use RMS at this time.

Approvals: The University of Calgary requires that all funding applications be approved prior to submission. Approval requires signatures via either RMS or the RFAA Trainee form, in the following order:

• Principal Investigator
• Department Head
• Faculty ADR/Dean
• Research Services (on behalf of the Vice-President Research)

Read the Meaning of Grant Signatures policy to understand what your approval means. Please see the agency guidelines for details about which signatures are required on your application, as it may differ from internal requirements.

Late submissions: Late submissions will only be accepted in cases of medical or family emergencies, or other exceptional circumstances. If you submit your RMS record to Research Services after the internal deadline has passed, you must secure additional approvals. Please read: Late Applications Process.

View the application guidelines here

View the Step-by-Step Application Process here

Apply to StrokeCog here