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Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health
Funding for mental health and cognitive health research
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 5, 2023
Location
Ontario, Quebec
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 5, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian medical graduates
- Postdoctoral researchers in psychiatry or related health research
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Abroad
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- Applications not deemed relevant are withdrawn from the priority announcement but remain in the regular Fellowship competition.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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) 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