The North American Pain School, or NAPS, brings together leading experts in the fields of pain research and management to provide a unique educational and networking experience for the next generation of basic science and clinical pain researchers. NAPS offers opportunities for scientific education, professional development, and connections with peers in a setting far removed from the lab and steeped in the character and culture of Quebec.
NAPS is open to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and clinician-scientists enrolled on a full time basis in a pain research training program. Selections will be based primarily on scientific merit and motivation, but with consideration for demographics and need as well. Note that selected applicants will need to be available for the full length of the event.
Important dates
- Application start date: November 28, 2024
- Application deadline: January 15, 2025
- Notification date: February 2025
- Date of event: June 22-27, 2025
Supporting documents
- Letter of interest (1 page max)
Please provide a 1-page letter summarizing your research and/or career interests and how you believe attending NAPS will help you in your pursuit of these interests.
- Letters of recommendation
(sent separately by sponsors, see details on application page)
Grad students: one (1) letter from your current advisor
Postdocs and clinical fellows: two (2) letters, including one from your current advisor
- Resume/CV
Any format and length
Please note that all NAPS applicants must be trainee members of IASP before applying (go to this link for IASP membership)
Science communicators program (optional)
A paragraph describing your interest in the program will be required in the application form.
Registration and travel
The registration fee for NAPS is a non-refundable US$1000 and covers food, accommodation and all on-site activities and workshops. Ground transportation (by bus) from Montreal airport to Chateau Montebello and from Chateau Montebello to Montreal airport will be provided. Travel stipends for airfares only, worth US$750 for participants located in North America and worth US$1000 for participants located outside of North America, are available.
Decisions
Once your complete application has been received and processed, your application file is passed to the Executive Committee, who will base their evaluation on the submitted documents (letter of interest, resume and letters of recommendation). Shortlisted applicants may have to provide supplemental documents to enrich their application file. Selected candidates should receive a notification e-mail.