Movember is the world's leading charity changing the face of men's health. Dedicated to addressing the most pressing health concerns facing boys and men, its mission is to build a future where men and their communities can live healthier and longer lives.
The Movember Institute of Men's Health, launched in 2023, is Movember's research and advocacy arm. It brings together experts, communities, and partners to accelerate research and turn it into real-world impact, raising the profile of men's health with policymakers and reshaping how health services reach and support men. The Movember Institute of Men's Health has established a global Discovery Research Program to develop the next generation of men’s health researchers, build sector capacity, drive innovation, and generate high-impact translational research.
The Movember Institute Discovery Fellowship is a five-year award for Postdoctoral Fellows in Canada to lead their own program of research, be mentored by world-leading Professorial Fellow John Oliffe at University of British Columbia and join a global cohort tackling the most pressing challenges in boys' and young men's (aged 12-35 years) emotional and relational health. Discovery Fellows will establish a program of research across one or more thematic areas: 1) Coping and Consumption; 2) Social Connection; or 3) Early Fatherhood.
Theme 1: Coping and Consumption
Understanding how boys and young men navigate and respond to stress, adversity, and trauma, and the role that alcohol, other drugs, gambling, pornography and other consumption behaviours play.
Theme 2: Social Connection
Understanding how relationships with peers, partners, family and community - and the nature, quality or absence of those connections – shape boys’ and young men’s emotional and relational health.
Theme 3: Early Fatherhood
Understanding the transition to fatherhood as a critical window for men’s emotional and relational health, including perinatal mental health, paternal identity, the health of families, and engagement with health and support services.
This funding opportunity is open to Postdoctoral Fellows who were awarded their PhD in the past 5 years (excluding periods of extended leave or career disruption). Applicants must be a citizen or resident of the host country, with the right to work there. Track record will be assessed relative to career stage.
Specific eligibility requirements for Discovery Fellows:
- Citizenship/residency: Applicants must be a citizen or resident of the applicable host country at the time of application and for the duration of the Fellowship. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they hold the right to work in the host country. Visa and work permit requirements are the applicant's responsibility and will not be supported by Fellowship funding. Evidence of citizenship or residency and the right to work (where relevant) must be provided at the time of application.
- PhD: Awarded after 19 November 2021, within five years of application, extended for documented career interruptions up to a cumulative maximum of 24 months (see Appendix A - Application Submission Guidelines).
- Discipline: PhD in psychology, behavioural/social sciences, epidemiology, public health, health services research, implementation science, or related fields.
- Language: Applications are accepted in English or French; however, given the global nature of the program, Fellows will require English language proficiency sufficient for full participation, including international convenings.
- Research alignment: Proposed project must address at least one of the three key themes.
- Compliance with the Guidelines for Submission.
Fellowship Awards of up to CAD $78,785 per year, indexed annually, plus an annual research support allocation of CAD $12,000, over five years will be awarded to undertake projects starting in early 2027. The Fellowship also comes with a funded nested PhD Student, regular learning and development opportunities through the Movember Institute of Men’s Health and funded international networking and convening opportunities with your peers and experts in men’s health.
Full details on this opportunity can be found in the Request for Application (RFA). Your submission must also include a completed Biosketch, as referred to in the Request for Application (RFA).
Please also refer to Appendix A: Application Submission Guidelines and the provided Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
An Applicant information webinar was held and both the presentation and recording are available to view.
Key Dates:
- RFA issued: September 16, 2026
- Deadline for Submissions: November 19, 2026, 5pm EST
- Selection panel meets to review RFAs: February 2027
- Notice of outcome: March 2027
- Fellowship Begins: April 2027
How to apply
Submit Applications via Movember’s electronic grant platform at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=movember.
Got questions?
Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). All enquiries relating to this opportunity should be emailed to discovery@movember.com.