Are you a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow passionate about research leadership and community impact?
The 2026-2027 TACC Trainee Co-Leadership Award is designed to empower trainees as future leaders in neurodevelopmental research and to support the inclusion of trainees in the network’s governance and strategic initiatives.
This year, we have two open positions. Successful candidates will be matched with TACC committees and workgroups aligned with their interests:
Governance and Open Science
The TACC Governance & Open Science Trainee Co-Lead will support TACC’s strategic governance activities and contribute to advancing open science practices across the network.
Core responsibilities:
- Support TACC governance initiatives and committee work, including documentation and coordination.
- Assist in the implementation of open science principles within TACC projects and working groups.
Mentorship: Direct supervision by the TACC Director, with opportunities to collaborate with committee chairs and research leads.
Value: Enhances trainee leadership in research governance and open science and builds capacity in strategic planning and collaborative research.
Science Communication
The TACC SciComm Trainee Co-lead will be involved in strengthening TACC’s communications by supporting content creation, outreach, and knowledge translation efforts.
Core responsibilities:
- Draft and edit member profiles and Impact Stories
- Support website updates
- Social media maintenance and content creation
- Coordinate newsletter and community bulletins
Mentorship: Direct supervision by the Communications & Engagement Lead, with exposure to community partners and research leaders.
Value: Builds trainee capacity in science communication, knowledge mobilization and advocacy.
What’s in it for you?
- Gain leadership experience within a provincial research network
- Collaborate with leading experts and community partners
- Strengthen skills in strategy, coordination, and implementation
- Flexible, hybrid schedule
- Receive an annual stipend of $10,000 CAD (PhD students and postdoctoral fellows) or $5,000 CAD (master’s students), in accordance with the Fonds de recherche du Québec guidelines.
Eligibility
- Open to graduate students (Master’s or PhD) and postdoctoral fellows.
- All TACC Trainee Members registered at a university in Québec are eligible to apply. To become a member, please complete the registration form.
- If you currently hold other awards, please verify with the funding agency whether this award may be held concurrently. For example, Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) guidelines do not allow concurrent funding for awards granted by its thematic networks.
Additional expectations
Time commitment: The expected time commitment is approximately 8–10 hours per week.
This is flexible and may vary depending on the needs of the TACC initiative you are involved in, as well as your own academic and personal commitments.
Reporting & renewal: The award is eligible for conditional renewal for one additional year, subject to mutual agreement between the supervisor and the Trainee Co-Lead.
Renewal will be based on satisfactory engagement and progress toward the role’s objectives. A brief end-of-term report will be required to ensure that expectations and deliverables have been met.
How to apply
Submit a single PDF file containing:
- Expression of interest (max. 1 page) describing your background and how you can contribute to TACC’s committees and workgroups
- Curriculum vitae, following the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Tri-Agency CV format
- Letter of support (max. 1 page) from your supervisor
Send your completed application to: rtsa-tacc@mcgill.ca
Key dates
- Application opens: March 2, 2026
- Application deadline: April 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET
- Interviews: Weeks of April 13 and April 20, 2026
- Announcement of results: Week of May 4, 2026
- Start date: Summer 2026
Questions?
Contact: Ellie-Anna Minogianis
Training Program Manager
Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC)
ellie-anna.minogianis@mcgill.ca