A 4–6 month travel award for Latin American, Spanish, and Portuguese MSc/PhD trainees or postdocs to conduct collaborative research in a SickKids Cell Biology Program laboratory. Supports international research exposure, mentorship, and career development.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Applicant (all must be met):
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Master’s or PhD student, or postdoctoral fellow at a university/research institute in Latin America, Spain, or Portugal.
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Citizenship from Mexico, Central/South America, Spain, or Portugal.
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Maintain active enrollment/appointment at home institution for full award period.
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Agree to obtain/hold membership in a scientific society (e.g., PABMB member societies).
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Host Supervisor (at SickKids):
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Must be a member of the Cell Biology Program (Scientist/Associate/Senior Scientist/Track).
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Must commit to providing travel health insurance for the visit.
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Funding Details:
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CAD $15,000 to support travel and accommodation for a 4–6 month visit to a SickKids Cell Biology Program lab.
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Host provides travel health insurance (~$300 estimate).
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Admin notes: awardees must submit an Award Acceptance Form within 2 months; acknowledge the award in outputs; provide a 1-page end-of-award brief; send a thank-you note to donors.
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Visa: awardees must secure a Canadian visitor visa and/or eTA as applicable.
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Start window: must commence within 12 months of award notification.
Deadline:
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Application due: October 17, 2025.
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Decisions by: December 31, 2025.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Apply via SickKids SlideRoom (see posting for required items: CV, reference letter from current supervisor, SickKids host agreement letter, 2-page project description, ≤1-page statement of benefits).
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Questions: Research Training Centre — [email protected]