Depending on prior experience, awards will be offered for 2 years (Tier II) or 3 years (Tier I), with annual salary ranging from $55,000-$75,000 CAD (plus benefits) depending on Tier and on other funding, as well as an independent research/travel allowance of $3000-$5000 per year (depending on Tier). Tier I recipients will also have access to apply for internal BrainsCAN operating funds of over $12M for innovative research. Benefits include Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, a health-care spending account (to cover eye and dental care, prescriptions, etc.), parental leave, and Western’s mentorship and professional development program for postdoctoral scholars, Competitive Edge.