Schulich Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Overview
The Schulich Postdoctoral Fellowship program will provide support for postdoctoral scholars pursuing funamental and translational medicial research. Funded by generous donors, this competitive program provides access to world-class facilities, interdisciplinary collaborations, and expert mentorship.
See the Program Guidelines below for more information on this opportunity, including full eligibility criteria.
Research Themes
The 2025 program support three research themes, each established through generous philanthropic donations. Future expansion of themes may be possible with additional donor support:
- Pain - Two fellowships available; research must focus on pain.
- Neuroscience - Two fellowships available; research must be in neuroscience.
- Cardiovascular Imaging - One fellowship available; research must focus on cardiovascular imaging.
Award Details
Duration: 2 yearsStipend: $70,000/year + 14% benefits
Total Value: Approx. $161,515
Schulich Contribution: Up to $50,000/year
Supervisor Contribution: Remaining stipend cost
Schulich Research Scholar Award: Schulich Postdoctoral Fellows who secure an external fellowship ($40,000+ per year) receive top-up funding (to total stipend of $80,000/year) and a $5,000 research allowance.
Important Dates
| March 31, 2025 | Call for Applications |
| May 20, 2025 | Application and ROLA Deadline |
| June 2025 | Selection Committee Review |
| July 2025 | Communication of Results |
| July - December 2025 | Successful Candidates' Anticipated Start Date |
Guidelines and Application Form
Schulich PDF - Program Guidelines Word | PDF
Schulich PDF - Application Form Word | PDF
Schulich PDF - Relevance Form Word | PDF
Schulich PDF - Assessment of Candidate Word | PDF
Application Portal
Please submit completed application packages, excluding the assessments of candidates which should be provided directly to research@schulich.uwo.ca, to the application portal.
Contact: Schulich Research Office | research@schulich.uwo.ca
