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One Child Every Child Postdoctoral Future Leaders Awards

Intent to Apply by April 16 at 11:59 pm MT

One Child Every Child (OCEC) Postdoctoral Future Leaders Awards support exceptional postdoctoral scholars conducting innovative research to improve child health outcomes across Alberta. 

Funded through the OCEC Transdisciplinary Training Accelerator, these awards are designed to foster a new generation of transdisciplinary child health and wellness researchers. 

6 awards available

$80,000 (inclusive of health benefits) per year for 2 years

Important Dates

Intent to Apply Deadline: April 16 at 11:59 pm MT

Notification of Intent to Apply Results: April 30

All candidates will receive their results for Phase 1 (Intent to apply form) on April 30, 2025, and only selected candidates will receive an invitation to proceed to Phase 2 of the application process.

Full Application Deadline (by invitation only): May 29 at 11:59 pm MT

Questions

Email training.ocec@ucalgary.ca 

Candidate Eligibility

  • Candidates are eligible to apply if they currently hold a postdoctoral research position or being recruited at University of Calgary or one of OCEC’s institutional partners (the University of Alberta,  the University of Lethbridge, or Athabasca University).
  • Have a committed supervisor or co-supervisor at an eligible Alberta institution at the time of application.
  • Meet the postdoctoral scholar status requirements of their home institution at the time of the award.
  • Propose a research project that aligns with at least one OCEC Theme and one Accelerator.
  • Have a research proposal with a transdisciplinary focus (assessment of the integration of diverse perspectives, methodologies, and disciplines to address complex child health issues).

OCEC and the Transdisciplinary Training Accelerator are committed to ensuring that all scholars have equitable access to research funding and career support. Applicants from Indigenous and Equity-Deserving groups are highly encouraged to apply.  

View Applicant Instructions for Good Grants
View Reviewer Instructions for Good Grants

View Award Guidelines Intent to Apply by April 16 at 11:59 pm MT

One Child Every Child is a Canada-first research and translation initiative funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, with a vision for all Canadian children to be the healthiest, most empowered and thriving in the world. Led by the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute at the University of Calgary, One Child Every Child brings together Indigenous partners, Canada’s child health research institutes, equity-deserving communities, local and national partners as well as global collaborators to dramatically improve the lives of children across Canada and beyond.

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