The CanNRT Fellowship is a competitive program designed to support trainees in Canadian universities in the field of neurodevelopment.
Fellowships recognize excellence of selected trainees and advance their career development.
The three-year program offers financial support, immersive learning opportunities, and mentorship through :
Entry award
Fellows receive a one-time entry award ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 CAD, depending on their career stage.
This one-year award can be held during any period of enrolment (up to three years), starting on September 1 or January 1.
Training Passport
Fellows receive up to $2,000 CAD annually (for the duration of their enrolment in the program) to maximize their engagement in activities tailored to their career development, such as taking part in conferences, pursuing additional training, and organizing trainee-led workshops.
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Annual Summer School
An immersive learning experience bringing together Fellows and faculty.
An essential part of the program, the Annual Summer School includes lectures, career skills workshops, and networking opportunities with cross-sector mentors.
Application dates
Request for applications launch: October 2, 2024
Application deadline: November 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Acceptance notification: May 2025
Program start: August 18-22, 2025, at mandatory Summer School
Future opportunities: The next call for applications for the CanNRT Fellowship will open in 2026. Become a member to receive updates.
Partnered Fellowships and Awards
CanNRT-IMPaCT Joint Fellowship: Training researchers in neurodevelopmental clinical trials focused on perinatal and child health in Canada.
CanNRT-Autism Alliance of Canada Data2Policy Fellowship: Strengthening autism research and policy.
CanNRT Fellows
Selected through a competitive process, our CanNRT Fellows are distinguished graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and clinical fellows involved in innovative and translational neurodevelopmental research across Canada.
- Grant Bruno, PhD student, Medical Sciences, Pediatrics, University of Alberta
- Noémie Cusson, PsyD student, Psychology, UQAM
- Gabriel Blanco Gomez, Master's student, Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University
- Antonio Inserra, Postdoctoral fellow, Psychiatry, McGill University
- Diana Mitchell, Postdoctoral fellow, Neuroscience, Université de Montréal-CHU Ste-Justine
- Zoe Schmilovich, PhD student, Human Genetics, McGill University
- Katarina Sotelo, PsyD student, Psychology and Psychoeducation, UQO
- Nisha Vashi, Master's Student, Clinical Developmental Psychology, York University
- Amber Young, PhD student, Social Works, University of Calgary
- Kyle Reid, Master's student, Pediatrics, University of Alberta
- Samantha Wunderlich, Master's student, Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University
- Athanasios Markopoulos, Master's student, Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, The Neuro
- Justine Ziolkowski, Master's student, Neurology & Neuroscience, McGill University, The Douglas
- Willemienke Kouwenhoven, Postdoctoral fellow, Pharmacy, Université de Montréal
- Vicky Caron, PhD/PsyD student, Psychology, UQAM
- Yun-Ju (Claire) Chen, Postdoctoral fellow, Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University
- Yoobin Cho, Master's student, Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, The Neuro
- Sehrish Javed, PhD student, Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University
- Sylvie Lahaie, PhD student, Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, The Neuro
- Wen Da Lu, Master's student, Biological and Biomedical Engineering, McGill University
- Platon Megagiannis, PhD student, Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University
- Lisane Moses, PsyD Student, Psychology, UQAM
- Maria-Isabel Carreno Munoz, Postdoctoral fellow, Neuroscience, Université de Montréal-CHU Ste-Justine
- Taryn Perelmiter, Master's student School/Applied Child Psychology, McGill University
- Cassiea Sim, Master's student, Education and Counseling Psychology, McGill University
- Xuming Yin, Postdoctoral fellow, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa
- Fatme Abboud, Master's student, Neurology & Neurosurgery, McGill University
- Isabelle Préfontaine, Postdoctoral fellow, Sociology, UQAM
- Peter Cahill, PhD student, Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University
- Zeus Gracia-Tabuenca, Postdoctoral fellow, Neurology & Neurosurgery, McGill University, The Neuro
- Wei Ai, PhD student, Psychology, University of Toronto
- Mishel Alexandrovsky, PhD student, Psychology, University of Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Kouro-Maïram Baro, Master's student, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, McGill University
- Alessandra Ciancone, PhD student, Neuroscience, Université de Montréal and CHU Sainte-Justine
- Emily Coombs, PhD student, Educational Psychology, University of Alberta
- Lauren Denusik, MCISc/PhD student, Speech and Language Pathology; Speech and Language Sciences, Western University
- Sarah Geahchan, PhD student, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network
- Courtney Irwin, PhD student, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, PhD, University of Toronto, University Health Network
- Gabriela Kennedy, Master's student, Neuroscience, Université de Montréal
- Catherine Lowe, PhD student, School and Applied Child Psychology, University of Calgary
- Ebrahim Mahmoudi Kojidi, PhD student, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University
- Martina Min, Master's student, Neuroscience, University of Calgary
- Amelia Potter-Dickey, PhD student, Nursing, University of Calgary
- Samuel Ragot, PhD student, School of Social Work, McGill University
- Adam Ramsaran, Postdoctoral fellow, Neurosciences and Mental Health, University of Toronto, SickKids
- Hilary Sweatman, PhD student, Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, The Neuro
- Marcel van de Wouw, Postdoctoral fellow, Pediatrics, University of Calgary
- Dorine van Dyck, Postdoctoral fellow, Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia
- Danielle Baribeau, Early Career Researcher, Holland Bloorview’s Child Development Program (Joint CanNRT-IMPaCT Fellow)
- Karim Mithani, PhD student, Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto (Joint CanNRT-IMPaCT Fellow)
Sarah Al-Saoud – PhD student, Applied Psychology, Western University
Elkhansa Ahmed Mohamed Ali – Master’s student, Integrated Program in Neuroscience; Psychiatry, McGill University
Danielle Baribeau – Early Career Researcher, Psychiatry, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Rita Bishai – Master’s student, Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University
Haley Clark – PhD student, Faculty of Education, Queen's University
Nicolas Chofflet – PhD student, Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University
Courtney Gilchrist – Postdoctoral Fellow, Radiology, University of Calgary
Alexandra Lawson – Master’s student, Neuroscience, University of British Columbia
Niaz Mahmood – Postdoctoral Fellow, Biochemistry, McGill University
Patricia Miguel – Postdoctoral Fellow, Psychiatry, McGill University
Ishnoor Nahal – PhD student, Medical Science, University of Calgary
Cara Nania – PhD student, School and Applied Child Psychology, University of Calgary
Ivana Okaro – Master’s student, Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University
Ann-Sophie Otis – PhD student, Psychology, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Mica Pabia – PhD student, Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta
Albert Pelinovsky – Master’s student, Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University
Emma Resendes – Master’s student, Psychology, York University
Chloe Scholten – Master’s student, Radiology, University of Calgary
Annemarie Wolff – Postdoctoral Fellow, Psychiatry, Université de Montréal
Enav Zusman – PhD student, Pediatrics, University of British Columbia