Brain Health Care (BHCare) Training Program – The 2027 Brain Health Care (BHCare) Postdoctoral Trainee Awards

Email of applicant *

Name of applicant *

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Name of Host Institution *

This is your primary affiliated institution.

Name of Financial Institution *

This is this institution where funds will be held. If this is not different from your host institution please type N/A.

Name of Supervisor *

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Supervisor Email *

Name of Co-Supervisor

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Co-Supervisor Email

Name of Research/Grants Officer

This is the name of the person we will contact with a funding contract for signature on behalf of your financial institution, should you be selected for an award.

Please indicate some Keywords of your research (Include up to 3 keywords) *

Which of the following BHCare focus areas does your research best align with? (Select all that apply) *

Improving brain health through risk reduction and protective factors
Enhancing care and quality of life for individuals living with cognitive impairment
Developing support for caregivers of individuals with cognitive challenges
Other (Please specify):

Please select the highest degree currently completed by the applicant. (Note: current doctoral, medical, or other students should indicate the highest degree completed, not degrees currently in progress) *

Statement of Other Funding

Indicate any other funding you are currently receiving, specifying the awarding organization, award dates, and total amount.

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Proposal title *

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Plain Language Summary of the Research

Applicants should provide a plain language summary describing the proposed research in everyday, non-scientific language at a Grade 8 reading level. The summary should be accessible to a general audience, including patients, caregivers, and community members (Maximum 250 words). *

Research Proposal

Project proposal *

Include the scientific rationale, hypothesis, objectives, methodology (including sex and gender considerations), analysis and reporting plan, project timeline, the applicant's role, budget, and knowledge translation plan for the proposed research. Include an appendix for references, figures, and tables only (Maximum 1,000 words)

Mentorship & Training Plan *

The applicant and supervisor should submit a joint letter outlining a comprehensive plan for the applicant’s research, academic training, and mentorship. This plan should include: a) The supervisor’s and institution’s commitment to supporting the research with adequate space, resources, facilities, and personnel. b) The technical and professional skills the applicant will develop during the award and how these skills will support their long-term career goals (Maximum 250 words).

Personal Statement *

Explain why you are the ideal candidate to carry out this project. Applicants should describe their relevant experiences—lived, academic, and/or community—that have shaped their career goals. Include details on any leaves of absence as applicable a) The supervisor’s and institution’s commitment to supporting the research with adequate space, resources, facilities, and personnel. b) The technical and professional skills the applicant will develop during the award and how these skills will support their long-term career goals (Maximum 500 words).

Applicant’s CIHR Standardized CV & Supervisor’s CIHR Standardized CV(s)

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Certificate of Completion of CIHR's Sex and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (SGBA+) Modules

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