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Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research
Post-doctoral research funding in fetal and neonatal medicine
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 22, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This fellowship supports post-doctoral research training in fetal or neonatal medicine and related fields. Funding is up to CAD 35,000 per year for up to two years, with a requirement for matching support from the host institution.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 22, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-doctoral research training in fetal or neonatal medicine
- Original and innovative research in basic biomedical or clinical research
- Research projects related to fetal development
Documents Needed
- Curriculum vitae
- Research training description
- Proposed research description
- Research resources and environment description
- Three reference letters and signed forms
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Post-doctoral fellows
- Researchers in fetal or neonatal medicine
- Applicants at Canadian institutions
Who is not eligible
- Undergraduate applicants
- Full-time faculty members
- Applicants seeking clinical training only
- Applicants with a full-time fellowship from another source, subject to individual eligibility review
Eligible expenses
- Stipend support for the successful applicant
- Salary support to allow protected research time
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating expenses
- Clinical training
- Undergraduate training
- Clinical trials
- Purely epidemiological research
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a peer review committee with perinatal medicine expertise.
- Applications are scored using a predefined grid tied to the Foundation’s objectives.
- Rankings are discussed by the committee before recommendations are sent to the Board of Trustees.
- Final approval is made by the Board of Trustees.
- Second-year funding depends on a satisfactory progress report from the first year.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by a peer review committee with expertise in perinatal medicine.
- The final funding decision is made by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
- Publication of the recipient’s name and research information may occur if the application is successful.
- A satisfactory progress report is required to continue to the second year of funding.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research. 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 Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research?
This fellowship supports post-doctoral research training in fetal or neonatal medicine and related fields. Funding is up to CAD 35,000 per year for up to two years, with a requirement for matching support from the host institution.
How much funding can be received?
Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research program?
To be eligible for the Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research program, you must:
Post-doctoral research training only
Relevant research field
Host institution matching support expected
What expenses are eligible under Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research?
Post-doctoral research training in fetal or neonatal medicine
Original and innovative research in basic biomedical or clinical research
Research projects related to fetal development
Who can I contact for more information about the Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research?
You can contact Molly Towell Perinatal Research Foundation (MTPRF).
Where is the Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research available?
The Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research program is available across Canada.
Is the Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Molly Towell Fellowships for Candidates with Special Aptitude for Research is a Grant and Funding