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Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health
Funding for mental health and cognitive health research
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Funding available
$ 60,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This fellowship provides up to $60,000 per year for research in mental health, addictions, and cognitive health. It supports postdoctoral research capacity and related activities through CIHR and the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research in mental health
- Research in addictions
- Research in cognitive health
- Research capacity development in these fields
Documents Needed
- Relevance Form
- CIHR Fellowship application package
- Application completed through ResearchNet
- Certificate of completion of a CIHR sex and gender module
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian medical graduates
- Postdoctoral researchers in psychiatry or related health research
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Abroad
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the objectives of the CIHR Institute, initiative, branch, and partners
- Relevance to the research priority areas named in the announcement
- Peer review ranking within the fundable range
- Funding available within the program budget
How to apply
- Step 1: Access ResearchNet
- Log into ResearchNet.
- Create an application under the 202310MFE competition of the Fellowship: 2023-2024 funding opportunity.
- Step 2: Complete application materials
- Follow the Fellowship Awards application instructions.
- Complete the required Relevance Form.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit through ResearchNet before the deadline.
- No updates are accepted after the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for relevance to the priority announcement objectives.
- Eligible applications are ranked after peer review and funded from the top down within available budgets.
- Applications not deemed relevant are withdrawn from the priority announcement but remain in the regular Fellowship competition.
- A final report is required within two months of award completion.
Additional information
- This fellowship is delivered through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
- Applicants may request consideration for up to three priority announcement research areas per application.
- Applications not deemed relevant to the priority announcement may still be considered under the regular Fellowship: 2023-2024 opportunity.
- The program is archived.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health Program
What is the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health?
This fellowship provides up to $60,000 per year for research in mental health, addictions, and cognitive health. It supports postdoctoral research capacity and related activities through CIHR and the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation.
How much funding can be received?
Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health Funds up to $60,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health program?
To be eligible for the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
MD or equivalent
Canadian residency training
What expenses are eligible under Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health?
Research in mental health
Research in addictions
Research in cognitive health
Research capacity development in these fields
Who can I contact for more information about the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health?
You can contact Mach-Gaensslen Foundation of Canada by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health available?
The Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health program is available the province of Ontario, Quebec.
Is the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health is a Researchers And Facilities