CIHR

The Huntington Society of Canada (HSC) has an agreement with the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction to advance Huntington disease (HD) research in Canada by fostering excellence, and attracting and keeping scientists in the field of HD research.

Currently there are three opportunities which are described on the CIHR website. Applicants interested in pursuing these programs are encouraged to apply through CIHR.

1. Huntington Society Prize (Open Operating Grant Competition): To provide an award to a Canadian researcher in the area of basic biomedical research in the area of Huntington disease Click here for application information

2. Huntington Society Fellowship: Post Doctoral Fellowship available for a high scoring applicant in the area of basic biomedical research in the area of Huntington disease
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3. Huntington Society Doctoral Research Award: Award available for a high scoring applicant in the area of basic biomedical research in the area of Huntington disease.

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The Huntington Society of Canada looks forward to continuing to work with Canadian researchers to further world class research into Huntington disease.  For additional information about these funding opportunities, please contact us at info@huntingtonsociety.ca or 1.800.998.7398.