Schulich Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Overview

The Schulich Postdoctoral Fellowship program will provide support for postdoctoral scholars pursuing fundamental and translational medical 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 2026 program is anticipated to support three research themes, plus a general stream, 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 - Three fellowships available; research must be in neuroscience.
- Cardiovascular Imaging - One fellowship available; research must focus on cardiovascular imaging. 
- General Stream - One fellowship available; research may be in any area that advances Schulich’s research mission

Award Details

Duration: 2 years
Stipend: $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

The table includes anticipated key deadlines for the Schulich PDF 2026 competition.
February/March 2026 Call for Applications
Late May 2026  Application and ROLA Deadline
Early June 2026 Selection Committee Review
Late June 2026 Communication of Results
July - December 2026 Successful Candidates' Anticipated Start Date

Supervisor Project Listings 

Supervisor project proposals will be posted on this webpage for prospective applicants to review between December 2025 through early 2026. Posting a project is optional and not required to supervise a Schulich Postdoctoral Fellowship application. 

Applicants interested in a posted project must contact the supervisor directly to discuss the opportunity and determine whether they will support an application.  

Guidelines and Application Form 

Program materials for the 2026 competition will be released in early 2026. 

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