
Avril Metcalfe-Roach
Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology (PhD)
Interplay between diet and the microbiome in Parkinson's disease
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Doctoral Research Awards provide special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a doctoral degree in a health-related field. Two types of awards are available. Please be advised that an applicant can only apply to one competition in the same year:
Please note that if successful, an applicant cannot change the proposed location or institution paid from a Canadian institution (CGSD application) to a foreign institution (DFSA application) since the purpose of these competitions are different.
Note: Starting with the spring 2023 CIHR CGSD recipients, CIHR CGSD winners will receive a $35,000/year offer. Prior to 2023, CIHR CGSD recipients received a $30,000/year stipend offer + $5,000/year research allowance.
For further information, please visit CIHR's health research training award programs page and the award listing on ResearchNet (CIHR CGSD / CIHR DFSA).