Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are thrilled to be partnering once again for the launch of the Personnel Awards for Black Scholars. The objective of the competition is to increase the number of highly qualified Black trainees across Canada committed to working in the fields of heart and/or brain research (i.e. stroke and vascular… Read more »
Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are thrilled to be partnering once again for the launch of the Personnel Awards for Black Scholars. The objective of the competition is to increase the number of highly qualified Black trainees across Canada committed to working in the fields of heart and/or brain research (i.e. stroke and vascular… Read more »
Trainees are the learners of today and the leaders of tomorrow. Supporting the next generation of brain researchers in Canada is needed to ensure the success of the Canadian brain research ecosystem. The Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards aim to recognize the excellent research being conducted at Canadian institutions by graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.),… Read more »
Brain Canada is delighted to announce its collaboration with the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) to launch the ALS Canada-Brain Canada Trainee Program 2024. Both Brain Canada and ALS Canada believe that attracting the brightest young minds to ALS research will contribute to a succession plan for the Canadian ALS research community and will… Read more »
Brain Canada is pleased to announce a new program to leverage the strengths of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Program, which anchored by a generous gift from the Azrieli Foundation, provides funding to early-career researchers to build a foundation of research excellence and innovation in Canada. The new Momentum Grants program aims to enable researchers to… Read more »
Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada are happy to announce the launch of the 2024 ALS Canada-Brain Canada Clinical Research Fellowship! Specialized training of young MDs in both clinical care and research skills related to ALS is crucial for building better clinical infrastructure across Canada. This fellowship is designed to support the further training… Read more »
Together with the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) and Weizmann Canada, Brain Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of the Brain Canada & Weizmann Institute of Science Team Grants. This program aims to leverage strengths and foster international collaboration between researchers in Canada and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Its purpose is… Read more »
Together with the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) and Weizmann Canada, Brain Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of the Brain Canada & Weizmann Institute of Science Team Grants. This program aims to leverage strengths and foster international collaboration between researchers in Canada and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Its purpose is… Read more »
Brain Canada is delighted to continue its collaboration with the Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research in our shared mission to advance research efforts that seek to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by spinal cord and brain injuries. The 2023 Turnbull-Tator Award aims to recognize a proposed research project and an… Read more »
Together with the Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC), Brain Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2023-2024 Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) competition. The ASRP provides grants and awards to support Canadian research that promises new insights into causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The grants available… Read more »
Brain Canada is pleased to be partnering with Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ) to launch the Advancing Research on Care & Outcome Measurement 3.0 (ARCOM-3) funding program, an international and collaborative competition aimed at addressing significant gaps in care and outcome measurement, and providing an opportunity to advance research so that care providers can ensure that they… Read more »
Brain Canada is pleased to be partnering with Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ) to launch the Advancing Research on Care & Outcome Measurement 3.0 (ARCOM-3) funding program, an international and collaborative competition aimed at addressing significant gaps in care and outcome measurement, and providing an opportunity to advance research so that care providers can ensure that they… Read more »
It is estimated that approximately 165,000 people per year are affected by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Canada. With the knowledge that stakeholder-informed research has the greatest potential for impact, Brain Canada undertook an extensive consultation process to understand the breadth of the needs of diverse stakeholders related to TBI and identify the top… Read more »
It is estimated that approximately 165,000 people per year are affected by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Canada. With the knowledge that stakeholder-informed research has the greatest potential for impact, Brain Canada undertook an extensive consultation process to understand the breadth of the needs of diverse stakeholders related to TBI and identify the top… Read more »
Brain Canada along with Heart & Stroke, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), and CIHR Institute of Genetics (IG) are excited to launch the Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Team Grants. This funding opportunity focuses on CHD throughout the lifespan in the context of the whole-person with consideration of Indigenous… Read more »
Brain Canada along with Heart & Stroke, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), and CIHR Institute of Genetics (IG) are excited to launch the Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Team Grants. This funding opportunity focuses on CHD throughout the lifespan in the context of the whole-person with consideration of… Read more »
Please note: This competition is by invitation; applicants must submit a registration form to be considered for invitation. Paediatric rheumatic diseases, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and juvenile dermatomyositis, are autoimmune diseases that can have long-term physical and psychosocial effects on an individual. These conditions often result in chronic pain, fatigue, and… Read more »
Please note: This competition is by invitation; applicants must submit a registration form to be considered for invitation. Paediatric rheumatic diseases, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and juvenile dermatomyositis, are autoimmune diseases that can have long-term physical and psychosocial effects on an individual. These conditions often result in chronic pain, fatigue, and… Read more »
Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada are pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 Career Transition Award. This program will identify and engage rising stars pursuing innovative research in labs and academic institutions in Canada. The Career Transition Award has the long-term goal of developing the next generation of scientists across various… Read more »
Brain Canada and the Alzheimer Society of Canada are pleased to announce the launch of the Knowledge Translation and Exchange (KTE) Accelerator Grants! The purpose of the KTE Accelerator Grants program is to help accelerate the dissemination of scientific findings on Alzheimer’s and related dementias to various audiences beyond academic researchers. KTE Accelerator Grants are… Read more »
Brain Canada and the Alzheimer Society of Canada are pleased to announce the launch of the Knowledge Translation and Exchange (KTE) Accelerator Grants! The purpose of the KTE Accelerator Grants program is to help accelerate the dissemination of scientific findings on Alzheimer’s and related dementias to various audiences beyond academic researchers. KTE Accelerator Grants are… Read more »
Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in Canada. Evidence-based research has established that mental illness is a significant cause of limited quality of life, an important risk factor for premature mortality, and costly with respect to societal welfare. Brain Canada, Krembil Foundation, and Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI), with the support of The… Read more »
Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in Canada. Evidence-based research has established that mental illness is a significant cause of limited quality of life, an important risk factor for premature mortality, and costly with respect to societal welfare. Brain Canada, Krembil Foundation, and Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI), with the support of The… Read more »
Please note: The Memorial Deadline for this competition has been extended by one day to account for Mid-July break. Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada are pleased to announce the continuation of the Discovery Grant Program. The purpose of the 2023 Discovery Grant Program is to invest in the best possible projects that… Read more »
Brain Canada along with Heart & Stroke and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), are excited to launch the Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars. The objective of the competition is to increase the number of highly qualified Indigenous trainees from First Nations, Inuit or Métis communities, whose traditional… Read more »
Please note: The principal investigator must be based at a research institution in Quebec(university and affiliated hospital, research institute, public research center).They must work in close collaboration with at least one other independentresearcher working in a research institution in another Canadian province, aswell as with at least one Quebec small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) Brain… Read more »
Please note: Applicants must submit a Registration Form to research@branchoutfoundation.com in order to be eligible to submit a Full Application. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to improve our understanding of the potential for non-pharmacological interventions to improve brain recovery after injury. Establishing scientific evidence for the effectiveness of combining two or more non-pharmacological interventions… Read more »
Please note: No applications will be accepted for this competition without registration. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to improve our understanding of the potential for non-pharmacological interventions to improve brain recovery after injury. Establishing scientific evidence for the effectiveness of combining two or more non-pharmacological interventions as a treatment that can be administered… Read more »
Together with the Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Brain Canada is pleased to share an upcoming funding opportunity for Canadian researchers. CQDM’s Quantum Leap pharma-led funding program for drug discovery research aims to support innovative translational biopharmaceutical research projects that are at advanced stages of development and that have the potential to improve, facilitate and/or… Read more »
Together with the Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Brain Canada is pleased to share an upcoming funding opportunity for Canadian researchers. CQDM’s Quantum Leap pharma-led funding program for drug discovery research aims to support innovative translational biopharmaceutical research projects that are at advanced stages of development and that have the potential to improve, facilitate and/or… Read more »
Brain Canada is currently developing programs to bridge translational gaps for brain health innovations—gaps that limit, if not prevent, the effective translation of research investment efforts into concrete impacts on brain health for Canadians. Impacts can include: “social innovation” (stream 1), where Brain Canada can support efforts to improve the health system and quality of… Read more »
Brain Canada is pleased to be partnering with ALS Canada to launch the ALS Canada-Brain Canada Career Transition Award 2022. The intent of this award is for ALS Canada and Brain Canada to support a promising postdoctoral fellow or research associate working at a Canadian institution to transition into an independent faculty position contributing to… Read more »
The 2022 ALS Canada – Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program consists of two streams that will fund novel and innovative research approaches, supported by sound rationale and a feasible experimental plan: Stream 1 : Aimed at nurturing novel ideas looking to obtain preliminary data or to pursue ideas supported by very early data signals. Up… Read more »
Together, Brain Canada, the Canadian Stroke Consortium, and Heart &Stroke are pleased to launch the 2022 Stroke Clinical Research Catalyst Grant program. This funding opportunity will provide seed funding to develop new lines of research and generate preliminary data that would support successful applications to larger grants from granting agencies, while broadening the researcher’s clinical… Read more »
Together, Brain Canada, the Canadian Stroke Consortium, and Heart &Stroke are pleased to launch the 2022 Stroke Clinical Research Catalyst Grant program. This funding opportunity will provide seed funding to develop new lines of research and generate preliminary data that would support successful applications to larger grants from granting agencies, while broadening the researcher’s clinical… Read more »
Together with the Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Brain Canada is pleased to share an upcoming funding opportunity for Canadian researchers. CQDM’s Quantum Leap pharma-led funding program for drug discovery research aims to support innovative translational biopharmaceutical research projects that are at advanced stages of development and that have the potential to improve, facilitate and/or… Read more »
Brain Canada is pleased to be partnering with Cancer Research Society to launch the Brain Canada – Cancer Research Society Translational Research Grants program. This funding opportunity will support basic researchers and clinicians as they work together to translate research into novel approaches for the study, diagnosis, and/or treatment of pediatric and adult brain cancer. Two grants… Read more »
Brain Canada is pleased to be partnering with Cancer Research Society to launch the Brain Canada – Cancer Research Society Translational Research Grants program. This funding opportunity will support basic researchers and clinicians as they work together to translate research into novel approaches for the study, diagnosis, and/or treatment of pediatric and adult brain cancer. Two grants… Read more »
New funding opportunity for Canadian drug discovery research Together with the Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Brain Canada is pleased to share an upcoming funding opportunity for Canadian researchers. CQDM’s Quantum Leap pharma-led funding program for drug discovery research aims to support innovative translational biopharmaceutical research projects that are at advanced stages of development and… Read more »
BY INVITATION ONLY Through the Platform Support Grants, Brain Canada continues to fill a critical gap in funding as it pertains to the development, operation, and maintenance of research platforms. Open to investigators working in neuroscience research, this program will support new and/or existing major platforms that are accelerating research, providing access to specialized technology,… Read more »
Through the Platform Support Grants, Brain Canada continues to fill a critical gap in funding as it pertains to the development, operation, and maintenance of research platforms. Open to investigators working in neuroscience research, this program will support new and/or existing major platforms that are accelerating research, providing access to specialized technology, and creating new… Read more »
Mental illness disproportionately affects young people worldwide between the ages of 15 and 29.It accounts for approximately half of the overall burden of disease in this age group, making it the leading cause of disability.Given the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth mental health, we are at a crucial point in time where… Read more »
Mental illness disproportionately affects young people worldwide between the ages of 15 and 29.It accounts for approximately half of the overall burden of disease in this age group, making it the leading cause of disability.Given the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth mental health, we are at a crucial point in time where… Read more »
Together with the Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Brain Canada is pleased to share an upcoming funding opportunity for Canadian researchers. CQDM’s Quantum Leap pharma-led funding program for drug discovery research aims to support innovative translational biopharmaceutical research projects that are at advanced stages of development and that have the potential to improve, facilitate… Read more »
Through its International Research Grant Program, Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ) aims to fund investigations that advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, help identify new treatment strategies, provide information to improve care for people with dementia, and further our knowledge of brain health and disease prevention. As ALZ’s funding initiatives have grown and matured, grant categories have expanded… Read more »
Through its International Research Grant Program, Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ) aims to fund investigations that advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, help identify new treatment strategies, provide information to improve care for people with dementia, and further our knowledge of brain health and disease prevention. As ALZ’s funding initiatives have grown and matured, grant categories have expanded… Read more »
JDRF Canada and Brain Canada are pleased to announce the JDRF Canada – Brain Canada Addressing Mental Health in Type 1 Diabetes Team Grants, an upcoming funding opportunity for Canadian researchers that aims to address mental health concerns in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Milestone Date … Read more »
REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO JULY 13TH Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI) and Brain Canada have joined forces to launch the first ever Brain Canada-WBHI Expansion Grants: Considering Sex and Gender Program, a new initiative to support the implementation or continuation of sex and gender considerations for research. Eligible projects include those that (1) have been previously funded by Brain Canada or WBHI, (2) have a grant end date in 2019… Read more »
The Dr. Hubert van Tol Travel Fellowship has been created in memory of neuroscientist Dr. Hubert van Tol. It is open to all doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows performing research as part of a Brain Canada grant. The travel fellowshipis funded by the generous support of the Seger-van Tol family and Brain Canada.The student or… Read more »
BY INVITATION ONLY Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI) and Brain Canada have joined forces to launch the first ever Brain Canada-WBHI Expansion Grants: Considering Sex and Gender Program, a new initiative to support the implementation or continuation of sex and gender considerations for research. Eligible projects include those that (1) have been previously funded by Brain Canada or WBHI, (2) have a grant end date in 2019 or later and… Read more »
Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to officially launch the Heart-Brain Connection IMPACT Award, a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, integrative research competition that will investigate the complex interactions between the heart and the brain by leveraging the power of collaboration and innovation in Canada’s research community. This new funding opportunity will bring together researchers across… Read more »
Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to officially launch the Heart-Brain Connection IMPACT Award, a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, integrative research competition that will investigate the complex interactions between the heart and the brain by leveraging the power of collaboration and innovation in Canada’s research community. This new funding opportunity will bring together researchers across… Read more »
Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to officially launch the Heart-Brain Connection IMPACT Award, a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, integrative research competition that will investigate the complex interactions between the heart and the brain by leveraging the power of collaboration and innovation in Canada’s research community. This new funding opportunity will bring together researchers across… Read more »
By INVITATION ONLY. Brain Canada is pleased to be partnering with Bell Let’s Talk to launch the Bell Let’s Talk-Brain Canada Mental Health Research Program, a new funding opportunity to support novel and transformative research that will accelerate the integration of emerging scientific knowledge into developing and improving mental health care. The ultimate goal is… Read more »
Brain Canada is pleased to be partnering with Bell Let’s Talk to launch the Bell Let’s Talk-Brain Canada Mental Health Research Program, a new funding opportunity to support novel and transformative research that will accelerate the integration of emerging scientific knowledge into developing and improving mental health care. The ultimate goal is the development of… Read more »
Program Launch: Mid-July 2020 Registration due date: August 28, 2020 Full application due date: October 16, 2020 Results announcement: January 8, 2021 Anticipated funding start date: January 15, 2021 __________________________________________________________________________________ The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Cancer Research (CIHR-ICR), and Brain Canada Foundation (BC or Brain Canada)… Read more »
Program Launch: Mid-July 2020 Registration due date: August 28, 2020 Full application due date: October 16, 2020 Results announcement: January 8, 2021 Anticipated funding start date: January 15, 2021 __________________________________________________________________________________ The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Cancer Research (CIHR-ICR), and Brain Canada Foundation (BC or Brain Canada)… Read more »
The Brain Canada Foundation has identified support for operations and maintenance of research platforms as a gap in the neuroscience research funding environment and aims to continue addressing this critical issue through the 2019 Platform Support Grants (PSG) competition. Research platforms are important enablers of capacity building and a cost-effective means of accessing cutting-edge equipment,… Read more »
The Brain Canada Foundation has identified support for operations and maintenance of research platforms as a gap in the neuroscience research funding environment and aims to continue addressing this critical issue through the 2019 Platform Support Grants (PSG) competition. Research platforms are important enablers of capacity building and a cost-effective means of accessing cutting-edge equipment,… Read more »
Brain Canada Foundation and the Azrieli Foundation are excited to announce a new open call for funding, the Early-Career Capacity Building Grants. Briefly, this program is targeting Early-Career Researchers within 3 years of their first research or university appointment at a Canadian Institution (as of the application deadline) and would provide up to $100K total over… Read more »