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Doctoral Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars (Canada)

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Published
6 Nov 2026
Closes
28 Jan 2027
Reference
2027-doctoral-personnel-awards-for-indigenous-scholars-isa-phd
Location
Canada
Sector
Healthcare & Pharma

At a glance

A buyer in Canada has published a funding call in healthcare & pharma: “Doctoral Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars (Canada)”. Submissions close on 28 January 2027, 83 days from today. Quote reference 2027-doctoral-personnel-awards-for-indigenous-scholars-isa-phd in any correspondence with the buyer. There are 136 open healthcare & pharma notices in Canada on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Details

The 2027 Doctoral Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars (ISA-PhD), offered by the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada and Brain Canada Foundation, aim to support Indigenous doctoral students engaged in heart and brain research. This opportunity provides up to $120,000 CAD over three years for eligible candidates. The application deadline is 28 January 2027. This initiative is designed to increase the number of highly qualified Indigenous trainees in Canada committed to heart and brain research. It supports research on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health, including prevention, treatment, and recovery from heart conditions, stroke, and related mental health issues. This award supports the advancement of Indigenous scholars in crucial health research fields, helping to address systemic barriers and biases while fostering innovative solutions to health challenges affecting Indigenous communities in Canada. For detailed application instructions, refer to the official Heart & Stroke guidelines. Who can apply for the ISA-PhD Awards? Applicants who are Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) and meet citizenship and academic enrollment criteria are eligible. What is the application deadline? The application deadline is 28 January 2027, 3:00 PM ET. What is the maximum funding amount available? Recipients may receive up to $120,000 CAD over three years. What types of research are supported by this award? Research must focus on heart and brain health, including related neurological conditions and mental health. Where can I find more information about the application process? Detailed application instructions can be found in the official guidelines provided by Heart & Stroke. Eligible candidates are encouraged to review the official guidelines thoroughly and prepare their applications before the deadline. Ensure all required documents and confirmations are complete for a successful submission. For more information, contact the Heart & Stroke research team at research@heartandstroke.ca.

Context for bidders

There are 136 open Healthcare & Pharma tenders in Canada. This one closes in 83 days.

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