30% accept international graduates and 40% describe a visa route; typical length 2 years. 7 institutions, mostly in Toronto, Hamilton and Calgary. Each listing links to the official page; confirm dates there.
Frequently asked questions
How many nephrology fellowships are there in Canada?
10 listings at 7 institutions.
Can international medical graduates apply?
3 of 10 say they accept international applicants and 4 describe a visa route (J-1, H-1B or work permit). Rules differ by programme and guarantee nothing.
When are the next application deadlines?
No upcoming deadline is recorded. Check each official source for the next intake.
Compare programme details
Fees are costs paid by applicants; salary, stipend and funding are separate. Evidence labels distinguish programme facts, institutional policy, historical information and unresolved conflicts. Source checks belong to each field.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Apply and deadline | Participant costs | Pay and funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Pediatric Nephrology FellowshipMcGill University (Montreal Children's Hospital / McGill University Health Centre) | Duration 1 year Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility Completed residency and Royal College or Board certification; recognised specialist; graduate of FAIMER-listed school Recorded; not reverifiedInternational applicants International specialists accepted with non-profit scholarship funding Recorded; not reverified | Application method McGill online application (PGME); see Application Timelines Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Institution policy: 1 September 2026 for the 2027-2028 academic year (McGill PGME online application opens 15 May 2026) Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Read full valueRecorded institutional requirement includes tuition/fees coverage. The tuition amount is not separately itemised in the existing record; the full funding requirement remains under Funding. Current terms have not been reverified. Evidence scopeEditorial separation of previously recorded financial text. This is not a new official-source check; original Funding, values, URLs and full evidence are retained. McGill affiliation and recorded non-profit support requirement inspected; institution policy is not a programme salary or an itemised tuition figure. Application fee Read full valueMcGill PGME online fellowship application fee: $143.82 as printed, non-refundable, payable by credit card; only one submitted application is charged. The source does not explicitly label the dollar currency. This does not establish a fee for the separate formation complémentaire route. Evidence scopeInstitution-wide PGME fellowship admission policy, not programme-paid compensation, a current vacancy or an academic-year salary table. Québec MD/residency applicants may need the separate formation complémentaire route. Not proof that a research-only appointment uses this PGME route. The sponsor-letter checklist explicitly names CAD for the R-1 amount; the application-fee dollar symbol is retained without inferring its currency. Earlier figures and policy wording remain in supersedes. | Stipend / salary Read full valueNot stated: the recorded non-profit sponsorship requirement does not establish programme-paid salary. Required external support and its original amount remain under Funding; this is not a guaranteed programme award. Evidence scopeEditorial separation of previously recorded financial text. This is not a new official-source check; original Funding, values, URLs and full evidence are retained. McGill affiliation and recorded non-profit support requirement inspected; institution policy is not a programme salary or an itemised tuition figure. Funding Read full valueMcGill PGME institutional admission policy: acceptable non-profit scholarship/sponsorship must meet at least the R-1 equivalent (minimum CAD 61,000 per year, explicitly identified as CAD in the sponsor-letter checklist) and additionally cover tuition and student services fees. Self-funding and unfunded training are refused. Some programmes may offer internal funding; pediatrics applicants may check bursaries. This is an admission support requirement, not a programme salary offer. Evidence scopeInstitution-wide PGME fellowship admission policy, not programme-paid compensation, a current vacancy or an academic-year salary table. Québec MD/residency applicants may need the separate formation complémentaire route. Not proof that a research-only appointment uses this PGME route. The sponsor-letter checklist explicitly names CAD for the R-1 amount; the application-fee dollar symbol is retained without inferring its currency. Earlier figures and policy wording remain in supersedes. Scholarship Not recorded Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-11-04Evidence scopeThis institutional policy states an acceptable sponsorship requirement and possible internal funding/bursaries, but does not establish an individual scholarship award for this programme. The empty award field is intentionally retained. |
| Nephrology Subspecialty ProgramUniversity of Toronto / The Hospital for Sick Children | Duration 2 years for the core programme. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeUniversity of Toronto / SickKids Core Paediatric Nephrology subspecialty programme. Tracks are identified where they differ. | Eligibility The division requires candidates from Canadian or US programmes to complete at least three years of core paediatrics training. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeUniversity of Toronto / SickKids Core Paediatric Nephrology subspecialty programme. Tracks are identified where they differ. International applicants The division lists completion of core paediatric training and appropriate certification for applicants from non-Canadian programmes. It favours prior nephrology training. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeUniversity of Toronto / SickKids Core Paediatric Nephrology subspecialty programme. Tracks are identified where they differ. | Application method Email the fellowship team to join its application distribution list. The team sends instructions when the online portal opens. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeUniversity of Toronto / SickKids Core Paediatric Nephrology subspecialty programme. Tracks are identified where they differ. Documents Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not recorded Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Paediatric Nephrology FellowshipThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of Toronto | Duration 2 years (core); one-year specialty programmes in paediatric nephrogenetics, dialysis & apheresis, kidney transplantation and complement-mediated diseases Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeExact programme page (Paediatric Nephrology, SickKids/U of T); programme-specific | Eligibility Read full valueCandidates from Canadian or US programs must have completed at least three years of core Pediatrics training; non-Canadian applicants need completed core Pediatric training with appropriate certification (some nephrology training favoured) Evidence scopeExact programme page (Paediatric Nephrology, SickKids/U of T); programme-specific International applicants Read full valueInstitution policy: Yes - international applicants who meet CPSO clinical-fellow licensure requirements contact the Fellowship Program Director; applicants from countries with training agreements apply via their sponsoring agency to the PGME Office | Application method Email nephrology.trainingprogram@sickkids.ca to join the distribution list; apply through the online application portal once it opens in November Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeExact programme page (Paediatric Nephrology, SickKids/U of T); programme-specific Documents Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Application system opens early November; deadline mid-January of the year preceding the start of the clinical training year (as written) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeExact programme page (Paediatric Nephrology, SickKids/U of T); programme-specific | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Some subspecialty programmes funded applicants only; transplant and complement programmes have funding competitions Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Pediatric Nephrology Clinical FellowshipMcMaster Children's Hospital / McMaster University | Duration 1 or 2 years Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility Read full valueMust be eligible for a CPSO certificate authorizing postgraduate education (recognised as a specialist in the jurisdiction of practice); government-sponsored international applicants apply via their sponsorship bureau International applicants Programme attracts self-funded candidates from around the world Recorded; not reverified | Application method Via McMaster Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) fellowship application website Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Self-funded candidates Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Pediatric Nephrology FellowshipWestern University (Schulich) / Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre | Duration Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility Completed residency with specialty/subspecialty certification from the certifying body in the country of training, fully completed before appointment; no additional exams required Recorded; not reverifiedInternational applicants Listed as available to internationally sponsored applicants for the 2027–2028 intake (Western PGME) Recorded; not reverified | Application method Via Western Postgraduate Medical Education (contact kate.odonnell@schulich.uwo.ca) Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline 31 August 2026 for most programs (sponsored applicants, 1 July 2027 start) Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Read full valueInstitution policy: All clinical fellowships must be salaried at minimum CAD 65,000/yr from an approved source: sponsoring government (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen), department, or external institution Funding Read full valueInstitution policy: All clinical fellowships must be salaried at minimum CAD 65,000/yr from an approved source: sponsoring government (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen), department, or external institution; no personal/family funding; self-funding only for CPSO independent-practice-eligible fellows Scholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Pediatric Nephrology FellowshipUniversity of British Columbia / BC Children's Hospital | Duration Two years of training, with an optional third year for trainees interested in academic medicine. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeUBC Division of Nephrology, exact paediatric training programme. | Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified | Application method The 2025–2026 brochure directed applicants to email the division’s programme director and consult UBC Postgraduate Medical Education for appointment requirements. Historical source · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeUBC Department of Pediatrics 2025–2026 clinical fellowship brochure, specific division row: Pediatric Nephrology. Historical recruitment details. Documents Read full valueFor UBC postgraduate fellow appointments, provide a letter from your home-country specialty college and proof of completed specialty examinations, with notarized translations where applicable. Evidence scopeUBC Postgraduate Medical Education institution-wide policy for candidates appointed as postgraduate fellows, as linked by the Pediatric Nephrology clinical fellowship brochure. Deadline Not recorded Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Pediatric Nephrology Residency and Fellowship ProgramChildren's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) / University of Ottawa | Duration Usual training period is two years for the clinical track. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-25Evidence scopeProgramme page (undated). | Eligibility Completed core training in pediatrics; eligible for support by the Ontario Ministry of Health or by their institution Recorded; not reverifiedInternational applicants Programme consistently has international fellows supported by their governments; foreign applicants see uOttawa PGME website Recorded; not reverified | Application method Institution policy: Online application via the uOttawa PGME fellowship portal (mail/email/fax not accepted) Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Read full valueInstitution policy: International fellows without Canadian status must be funded by an official home-country sponsor (government agency or health-related charity; private funds not accepted) unless fellowship funding is available through an Ottawa hospital Scholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Pediatric Nephrology Subspecialty ProgramMcMaster University / McMaster Children's Hospital | Duration Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified | Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified | Application method Not recorded UnverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not recorded Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Pediatric Nephrology Subspecialty ProgramUniversity of Calgary / Alberta Children's Hospital | Duration 2 years Unverified | Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified | Application method The subspecialty residency refers candidates to CaRMS. International fellowship enquiries must go first to imgapps@ucalgary.ca for university review. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeUniversity of Calgary / Alberta Children’s Hospital Pediatric Nephrology subspecialty training; programme-specific page. Documents Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not recorded Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Pediatric Nephrology Training ProgramUniversity of Calgary / Alberta Children's Hospital | Duration 2 years (26 four-week blocks), optional third year Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility Read full valueInstitution policy: medical degree acceptable to the CPSA; completed residency (in Canada or elsewhere) acceptable to the supporting department; pursuing advanced training beyond residency certification; must meet all CPSA requirements (credentials of non-Canadian graduates verified via Physiciansapply.ca) International applicants International fellows accepted: review University of Calgary PGME IMG criteria and direct all enquiries first to imgapps@ucalgary.ca before contacting the program Recorded; not reverified | Application method International applicants via imgapps@ucalgary.ca Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |