BHCare Graduate Trainee Scholarships – Reviewer Instructions

Thank you for reviewing the proposals for the 2026 BHCare Graduate (Masters and PhD) Trainee Scholarships.

These scholarships aim to support outstanding graduate students whose research contributes to advancing brain health through:

• Risk reduction and protective factors for later life brain health
• Care and support of aging populations living with cognitive impairment
• Care and support of care providers and caregivers for older adults with dementia

Your thoughtful and constructive reviews are essential to ensuring a fair, equitable, and rigorous selection process.

Funding Scheme

• Five (5) Masters trainee scholarships valued at $8,750 each
• Five (5) PhD trainee scholarships valued at $10,500 each
• Of these awards:
  • BHCare will provide funding for a minimum of one Black and a minimum of one Indigenous (First Nations and/or Métis and/or Inuit) scholar.

Instructions

1. Complete a Form for Each Applicant. A separate review form must be filled out for each applicant. Please include the applicant’s information and your initials on every form to ensure accurate record-keeping. Read the reviewer form carefully and make sure you understand all instructions. Email Areej Hezam if you have any questions.
2. Timelines for Completion
   • You will have until Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to complete the review of applications.
3. After receiving the proposals, let us know ASAP if you have a conflict of interest with an applicant or project presented.
4. Final project rankings will be determined by the BHCare Program using reviewer scores, feasibility, and other factors that may have a bearing on the allocation of funds.
5. Notification letters will be sent to all applicants by July, 2026.
6. Constructive comments from the reviewer form may be shared with the applicants.

Please click on the following links to get access to the review form:

Graduate Trainee Scholarship Review Form