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The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders
Funding for movement disorder specialist training
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 180,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
MJFF will award ten two-year fellowships of $180,000 each to support movement disorder clinician-researchers. The program funds academic centers worldwide for training, research, and related educational opportunities in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 180,000 $
- Minimum amount : 180,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training a new movement disorder clinician-researcher
- Clinical and research fellowship training in movement disorders
- Educational and scholarly training in Parkinson’s disease and related conditions
Documents Needed
- Completed narrative template
- Bank letter
- W-8 or W-9 form
- Fellow’s CV
- Letter of recommendation for the prospective fellow
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Academic centers worldwide
- Established movement disorder centers
- Centers training MD or MD/PhD fellowship applicants
Who is not eligible
- Individual fellows
- Centers that already selected or enrolled the fellow for the fellowship
- Previously funded centers from the most recent funding cycle
Eligible expenses
- Fellow stipend
- Fellow benefits
- Travel allowance
- Coursework and conferences
- Other relevant educational and training opportunities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs
- Support for a fellow already enrolled or already selected by the center
Eligible geographic areas
- Worldwide
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed confidentially by MJFF staff and external peer reviewers.
- Applications are assessed for fit with the program goals.
- Awarded centers identify potential fellows, who are then selected for final approval.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed confidentially.
- Applications must be submitted through the MJFF Grant Portal.
- Centers must nominate a prospective fellow for final review.
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders. 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 The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders?
MJFF will award ten two-year fellowships of $180,000 each to support movement disorder clinician-researchers. The program funds academic centers worldwide for training, research, and related educational opportunities in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
How much funding can be received?
The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders Funds up to $180,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders program?
To be eligible for the The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders program, you must:
Academic movement disorder centers
Two-year fellow training capacity
New fellow nomination required
What expenses are eligible under The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders?
Training a new movement disorder clinician-researcher
Clinical and research fellowship training in movement disorders
Educational and scholarly training in Parkinson’s disease and related conditions
Who can I contact for more information about the The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders?
You can contact The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF).
Where is the The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders available?
The The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders program is available across Canada.
Is the The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders is a Grant and Funding