Fellowship Program

Brain Tumour Research Fellowships

Researchers across Canada are eligble for two research fellowships opportunities through the William Donald Nash Brain Tumour Research Fellowship and the Richard Motyka Brain Tumour Research Fellowship. Both are awarded on a bi-annual basis and offer funds to cover salary and lab expenses for two years ($50,000 each year). New candidates are chosen every two years. 

Applications for the 2012 research fellowships are now closed. awards will be announced in April 2012.

New: Richard Motyka Brain Tumour Research Fellowship

The Richard Motyka Brain Tumour Research Fellowship was named in Richard’s honour by his sister Alison, and made possible through the generosity of Alison and Darrell Jones. Richard is a brain tumour survivor whose inspiration and courage on his journey has drawn family and friends together to support his continuing battle and that of other survivors across Canada.Read the inspiring story here.

William Donald Nash Brain Tumour Research Fellowship Awarded for the First Time

Research into two promising brain tumour therapies began in Montreal in the summer of 2010 as a result of the inaugural awarding of the William Donald Nash Brain Tumour Research Fellowship. Dr. Tommy Alain of McGill University was awarded the two-year fellowship for his proposed research aiming to further the understanding of using two new virus-based treatments to enhance the outcomes of brain tumour patients. Read the story of the fellowship, including all about William Donald Nash.

Photo: Marianne Lee, Board Member; Dr.Tommy Alain, Nash Fellow; Dr. Joseph Megyesi, Board Chair

For more information about Brain Tumour Research Fellowships, please contact:

Sue Ruypers
sruypers@braintumour.ca
1 800 265 5106 ext 240