Neuromuscular Funding and Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
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CHU Sainte-Justine is hiring for two pediatric neuromuscular and rare disease clinical trial positions!
(1) Clinical Research Coordinator, Level 3
(2) Clinical Research Coordinator Nurse
As new therapies continue to expand treatment options for children with neuromuscular and rare diseases, the pediatric neurology team at the Azrieli Research Centre at CHU Sainte-Justine is seeking two exceptional professionals to help deliver innovative clinical trials and support participating children and their families. Join a dedicated team advancing research and improving care for children living with rare and neuromuscular conditions. -
Deadline: December 3, 2026
Western University is seeking two full-time Neurologist-Neuromuscular Specialist (2 positions available) within the Division of Neurology in our affiliated teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. One position specializes in myasthenia gravis clinical care and the other is in neuromuscular genetics. -
Registration is now ongoing for the NMD4C Neuromuscular Talent Pool. The Talent Pool is intended to be used as a viewing and discovery resource by laboratories, institutions, and research teams.
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Dr. Toshifumi Yokota‘s laboratory at the University of Alberta is actively seeking applications for various positions including postdoctoral fellows, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Ideal candidates for the…
See more career opportunities:
- the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF) Neuro Career Webpage
- the World Muscle Society (WMS) Job Postings
Funding Opportunities
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RareKids-CAN has launched the RareKids First Mile Fund to help close that gap. Made possible by an anonymous $250,000 donation, the fund covers reasonable travel and accommodation costs so that children can take part in eligible trials, wherever they live in Canada.
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Deadline: November 10, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
CIHR-IMHA is now accepting applications for its Planning and Dissemination Grants in areas including Patient Engagement, Digital Health, Pain, and Open Science, for Canada-based projects with activities held in Canada or abroad. -
Competition Closes: November 10, 2026, at 11:59 pm (EDT)
Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) is now accepting applications for Translational Science and Clinical Research grants. Proposals with a general neuromuscular disorder focus as well as disorder specific grants will be accepted. -
Together the Canada’s Stem Cell Network (SCN) and the RDMM Network are collaborating to provide funding that will identify and support connections between clinician scientists discovering new genes in patients with rare diseases, and stem cell scientists who can analyze these genes and related pathways in human cell models.
Training & Support
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Save the date Stem Cell Network: Careers Beyond Academia. Seminar Series hosted by Stem Cell Network and Medicine by Design
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Did you know RareKids-CAN offers a range of subsidized services for investigator-initiated (academic-led) pediatric rare disease clinical trials?
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Nominations are open till by 18 January 2027!
In 2026, Jules Granet, a PhD Candidate at McGill University and trainee in Dr. Natasha Chang’s laboratory received an NMD4C Publication of the Year Award for research investigating how muscle stem cell dysfunction contributes to impaired muscle regeneration in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Nominate yourself or a neuromuscular colleague whose research, clinical care, leadership, advocacy, or community contributions deserve to be recognized. -
Deadline: December 1, 2026
2027 NMD4C–RARE.Qc Basic Science Research Summer School Applications Are Now Open!
The summer school offers neuromuscular and rare disease research trainees the opportunity to participate in an intensive three-day training program focused on cutting-edge experimental and translational research techniques.
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