Call for Fellowship Applications!
Join our team as an ADVANCE Network Fellow and help us shape the future of disability policy for youth with disabilities and their families!
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the next round of ADVANCE Network Fellows! This round is made possible through the generous support of Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) and our newest partner, the Canadian Neurodevelopmental Research Training Platform (CanNRT). We are thrilled to have CanNRT on board; their partnership brings expanded learning opportunities that will enrich the fellowship experience for this cohort and beyond, including access to the CanNRT Summer School, a dedicated policy curriculum, and an annual training passport to support career development.
The 2026-2028 KBHN-CanNRT ADVANCE Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for trainees (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or research associates) to contribute to the work of the ADVANCE Network while also developing a firm understanding of disability policy and program design across Canadian provinces and territories.
Specific information about the fellowship is as follows:
Stipend Amount: $15,000 per fellow, plus a $4,000 training passport for career development opportunities ($2,000/year) and full support to attend the CanNRT Summer School in August 2027 and 2028
Allocation: Four fellowship positions are available
Location: Remote
Term: October 5th, 2026 to September 29th, 2028. The fellowship is a two-year commitment, with core project work expected to be completed within the first 12-18 months. The second year is dedicated to knowledge mobilization and professional development opportunities, such as participation in conferences and the CanNRT summer school.
Hours: 4-6 hours per week
Application Deadline: July 13th, 2026 at 11:59PM MT
Notification Date: September 2026
Click on the buttons below to download the Call for Applications (which provides more detailed information about the fellowship) and to access the application form. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Brittany at brittany.finlay1@ucalgary.ca.