DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY KEN SAUNDERS BURSARY FOR PARKINSON’S RESEARCH

Application Deadline: October 31, 2026, at 4 p.m. ADT

LOCATION: Canada

The Parkinson Society of Nova Scotia established this fund to provide financial support to a graduate student who is researching the genetics of Parkinson’s disease, the mechanisms of the disease, and/or treatments to reverse or counteract the biological processes that cause the disease.

ELIGIBILITY:

Bursary type: In-program

Degree level: All master’s or doctoral

Available to: Canadian or International graduate students

You must be enrolled in a graduate studies program.

You must demonstrate financial need.

Your project will be in the field of learning more about triggers and/or cellular changes that influence the development of Parkinson’s.

BENEFIT:

A bursary of $2,000 will be awarded at each competition.

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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY 1-YEAR MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

LOCATION: Canada

These 1-year scholarships support leading-edge research by full-time thesis-based master’s students across Dalhousie University. These awards are issued each year to faculties who will then select and nominate award recipients through their own review processes.

ELIGIBILITY:

Scholarship type: Entrance or in-program

Degree level: Thesis-based master’s

Available to: Canadian or international students

You must be entering or enrolled in a full-time thesis-based master’s program.

The award must start no later than the 4th academic term of the master’s program. 

This award can normally be held alongside other master’s-level scholarships. 

The application and selection process for this scholarship is managed at the faculty level. Please contact your intended program of study for more information.

BENEFIT:

The $20,000 scholarships are normally paid out over 3 academic terms ($6666.66/term).

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