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Major Research Grant for Biomedical Research into Intellectual Impairment
Research into Causes, Cure of Intellectual Impairment
Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation College Bursaries

Major Research Grant for Biomedical Research into Intellectual Impairment

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: Grant supports biomedical research into intellectual impairment. The focus of research should be on the causes and cure of the disease as opposed to the active treatment or palliative care. Applicants should be researchers who have or are offered at least a 3-year academic appointment at a Canadian university or research hospital. Must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Must carry out research in Canada. Write or visit Web site for additional details. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 10. Maximum award amount: $25998. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 12 grant(s), totalling $300,335. To Apply: Required: application form; research proposal. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Awards Committee, 905-522-0033.

Research into Causes, Cure of Intellectual Impairment

(Postgraduate, University/Grant)

Purpose: Awards support research focused on physical-biological and social aspects of intellectual impairment. Applicants should be enrolled in masters or doctoral program at Canadian university or research hospital. Must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Must carry out research in Canada. Write or visit Web site for additional information. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 16. Minimum award amount: $4457. Maximum award amount: $7428. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 19 grant(s), totalling $99,721. To Apply: Required: application form; research proposal. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Awards Committee, 905-522-0033.

Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation College Bursaries

(Four Year College, Two Year College/Grant)

Purpose: Up to $2000 award for full-time students enrolled in their second or third year of study at a recognized community college. Applicants must be in a program leading to certification in the field of intellectual impairment. Must submit summary of past involvement in this field. Must be a Canadian citizen. Bursary is available to one qualified student from each province and territory. Write or visit Web site for additional details. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: helping handicapped.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 13. Maximum award amount: $1486. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 7 grant(s), totalling $10,399. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 6/30. Contact: Awards Committee, 905-522-0033.