2026 competition is closed
Our mission at the Huntington Society of Canada (HSC) is to improve the quality of life for those affected by Huntington disease (HD). One of the ways that we address our mission is by investing in promising research. The Navigator Research Program has funded HD researchers since 2003 with awards up to $75,000/year for 1-2 years. This program invests in excellent, peer-reviewed research into the most promising basic and clinical research, leading to potential future treatments for HD.
Goals of the Navigator Research Program include:
2027 competition is open
HSC is pleased to offer the Clinical Fellowship program (Fellowship) as a strategic initiative to encourage promising young clinicians to promote clinical training in HD. This fellowship of $80,000 will fund a one-year clinical training program. The purpose of this post-residency training is to create expertise in the diagnosis and management of HD.
This program will help ensure each Canadian with HD will receive appropriate medical expertise, drug treatment, support, continuous care, educational resources, respect, dignity, help, and hope.
2026 applications are closed
The purpose of this fellowship program is to attract the brightest young scientists into the field of HD research.
The Fellowships offer undergraduate university students across Canada the opportunity to pursue an HD research project that can be conducted over a 12-week period, between May and September. Fellowship recipients, working under the supervision of senior HD scientists, will undertake a project that is focused and achievable in a short timeframe, yet helpful in guiding future HD research. Applications are accepted between February and March each year.
Any research and funding opportunity questions may be directed to Alexander Maxan, amaxan@huntingtonsociety.ca.
