Joint CanNRT–IMPaCT Fellowship: Call for Applications

Overview

The joint CanNRT–IMPaCT Fellowship (learn more) builds Canada’s capacity to design and run high-quality clinical trials that improve research and care in the field of neurodevelopment and associated conditions. 

Together, the Canadian Neurodevelopmental Research Training Platform (CanNRT) and IMPaCT (Increasing Capacity for Maternal and Paediatric Clinical Trials) support early career researchers committed to improving quality of life for children, youth, and families through evidence-based interventions.

Deadline: October 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. CT 

What fellows receive

• Online learning and immersive training experiences with peers and mentors across Canada

• Opportunities to develop your own trial proposal
• Financial support (see tracks below)

• Participation in the CanNRT Annual Summer School and IMPaCT Summit
   

Fellowship tracks and funding

• PhD Fellowship: $35,000

• Postdoctoral Fellowship: $50,000

• Early Career Researcher Fellowship: $70,000

Dedicated funding is available for Black and Indigenous applicants.

Who should apply

Researchers who:

• Work in neurodevelopment and associated conditions impacting children, youth, and families

• Aim to design or lead real-world clinical trials

• Value community-partnered, inclusive research and knowledge translation

How to apply

Full eligibility, application form, and review details are provided on the IMPaCT website.

Application deadline: October 17, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CT