Trainee Funding Opportunities

There are a number of different funding opportunities are available. Some opportunities are listed below but you are encouraged to also speak with your research institutes for more opportunities.

Alex R. Cummings Trainee Travel Award

Funds Available: $500

Application Deadline: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1

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Lisa Shea Trainee Travel Award in Brain Cancer Research

Funds Available: $3,000

Application Deadlines: March 31st and September 30th

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Postdoctoral Scholar Award

Funds Available: $60,000

Application Deadline EXTENDED: December 8, 2023

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2023 RDSC Rising Star Graduate Scholarship

Application Deadline: November 15, 2023

Funds Available:

PhD Students: $17,500 from RDSC with the supervisor and/or co-supervisor providing equal matching funds
MSc Students: $15,000 from RDSC with the supervisor and/or co-supervisor providing equal matching funds

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Phillips Emerging Cancer Scholar

Application Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2024

Funds Available:

PhD Students: $17,500 from Phillips Emerging Cancer Scholar with the supervisor providing equal matching funds, for a total of $35,000 in support
MSc Students: $15,000 from Phillips Emerging Cancer Scholar with the supervisor providing equal matching funds, for a total of $30,000 in support

Applications to be submitted through the Graduate Award Competition (GAC) Student Portal

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2024 RDSC Rising Star Graduate Scholarship

Application Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2024

Funds Available:

PhD Students: $17,500 from RDSC with the supervisor and/or co-supervisor providing equal matching funds
MSc Students: $15,000 from RDSC with the supervisor and/or co-supervisor providing equal matching funds

Applications to be submitted through the Graduate Award Competition (GAC) Student Portal

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