Parkinson Association of Alberta is committed to investing in meaningful Parkinson’s research funding opportunities right here in Alberta.
Applications for funding for the 2026 are now open!
To be used to conduct research in Parkinson disease at an Alberta-based University. Research can be basic or clinical. Candidate may have already completed a MSc or PhD graduate program, however this is not mandatory to qualify for this award. For the applicant to qualify, the supervisor must hold a permanent faculty position at a registered Alberta based academic institution
Submit the following:
- Biosketch of Applicant (NIH format preferred)
- Biosketch of Supervisor (NIH format preferred)
- Description of project (maximum three pages): suggested headings are Background and Rationale, Objectives, Research Methodology, Timeline (which should refer to activities that would be completed in the 1-year award period), Projected Impact
- Description of resources and support from supervisor: (maximum one page): this should include in some detail the local resources that would make the proposed research feasible for the awarded time. If clinical fellow, please comment on volume of clinical responsibilities.
- Lay summary of project (500-900 words)
$50,000 for 1 year
The deadline for application is Friday, March 20, 2026 and awards will be announced by June 1, 2026.
Please submit EOI’s and completed applications by email to Lana Tordoff, Executive Director:
ltordoff@parkinsonassociation.ca
To be used to conduct research in Parkinson disease at an Alberta-based University. Research can be basic or clinical. Candidate may be doing MSc or PhD. For the applicant to qualify, the supervisor must hold a permanent faculty position at a registered Alberta based academic institution
Submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae of Applicant
- Biosketch of Supervisor (NIH format preferred)
- Description of project (maximum three pages): suggested headings are Background and Rationale, Objectives, Research Methodology, Timeline (which should refer to graduate program activities that would be completed in the 2-years award period), Projected Impact
- Description of resources and support from supervisor (maximum one page): this should include in some detail the local resources that would make the proposed research feasible for the awarded time period
- Lay summary of project (500-900 words)
Total amount of award up to $50,000 ($25,000/year for 2 years)
The deadline for application is Friday, March 20, 2026 and awards will be announced by June 1, 2026.
Please submit EOI’s and completed applications by email to Lana Tordoff, Executive Director:
ltordoff@parkinsonassociation.ca
Please submit EOI’s and completed applications by email to Lana Tordoff, Executive Director:
ltordoff@parkinsonassociation.ca
Congratulations to the recipients listed below for funding in 2025
Thank you to our generous donors who allow the following awards to be available for 2025.