MRDO Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards Program
The application and guidelines for the 2027-28 MRDO PDF competition will be available December 1, 2026.
The competition will close on April 15, 2027.
Purpose
To advance research excellence and foster research career development within the Faculty of Medicine by providing financial support for postdoctoral fellows working under the supervision of a faculty member who holds their primary appointment in the Faculty of Medicine.
Awards Available*
In fiscal year 2026-27, applications were invited from postdoctoral fellows in the following research areas:
- Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular
- Medical Research (any area)
- Mental Health
- Ophthalmology
Successful applicants will receive a one-year research award of up to $65,000 (inclusive of benefits). The award will be administered through the postdoctoral fellow’s supervisor, who is responsible for managing and issuing the employment contract for the named Postdoctoral Fellow Employee. Fellows are expected to apply for external funding during their first year as an MRDO Fellow in order to be eligible to apply for a second year of support from the MRDO PDF Award Program.
Please note: Eligibility to apply for a second year of support does not constitute a guarantee of renewal; any extension is competitive.
*This information is subject to change. Complete guidelines for the 2027-28 MRDO PDF Award Competition will be available December 1, 2026.
Terms and Conditions*
Postdoctoral fellows within four years of receiving their PhD degree are eligible to apply. If applicable, training interruptions for parental leave or illness need to be detailed in the applicant's CV. Applicants cannot apply for this award through the department in which they completed their PhD.
Funding for this award will commence between September 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. The supervisor must hold a primary appointment in the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University.
Successful postdoctoral fellows who receive any external funding during their fellowship must inform MRDO immediately. Their award will be adjusted so they receive the maximum funding limit of $65,000 or modified to an honorary award.
Applications are reviewed by a subcommittee of the Research Advisory Committee in the Faculty of Medicine. Applications will be evaluated based on the excellence of the applicant, research proposal, and proposed research environment.