Brain Canada Foundation and the Canadian Neurodevelopmental Research Training (CanNRT) Platform are pleased to announce the launch of the CanNRT-Brain Canada Fellowship. The CanNRT-Brain Canada Fellowship will support outstanding graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical fellows conducting research on neurodevelopment and associated conditions at universities across Canada. The program will recognize research excellence while providing Fellows with the funding, mentorship, training, and… Read more »
Brain Canada and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI, powered by Baycrest) have launched the new 2026 Knowledge Mobilization Grants: Mental Health of Older Persons program to accelerate the application of evidence into mental health practices that benefit older Canadians. The purpose of the program is to support projects that generate novel… Read more »
Brain Canada and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI, powered by Baycrest) have launched the new 2026 Knowledge Mobilization Grants: Mental Health of Older Persons program to accelerate the application of evidence into mental health practices that benefit older Canadians. The purpose of the program is to support projects that generate novel… Read more »
Brain Canada is excited to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association on the International Research Grant Program (IRGP). The program funds research that will advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, identify new treatment strategies, improve care for people with dementia, and further our knowledge of brain health and disease prevention. The Alzheimer’s Association and Brain Canada Foundation are… Read more »
Brain Canada is excited to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association on the International Research Grant Program (IRGP). The program funds research that will advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, identify new treatment strategies, improve care for people with dementia, and further our knowledge of brain health and disease prevention. The Alzheimer’s Association and Brain Canada Foundation are… Read more »
Brain Canada is excited to announce the 2026 Rising Stars Trainee Awards. Trainees are the learners of today and the leaders of tomorrow and we are committed to supporting the next generation of researchers to help ensure the success of the Canadian brain research ecosystem. This program aims to recognize the excellent research being conducted at… Read more »
Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 Discovery Grant Program.The purpose of the Discovery Grant Program is to invest in high-impact projects focused on identifying causes of, or treatments for, ALS and/or related neurological diseases, including primary lateral sclerosis, progressive muscular atrophy, and ALS/FTLD (frontotemporal lobar dementia) or advancing… Read more »
Brain Canada is excited to support the Alzheimer’s Association on the Alzheimer’s Disease Strategic Fund: Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia 2026 – Understanding Mechanisms of Dysfunction (VCID-UMD) The VCID-UMD 2026 Grant Program aims to fund concerted and collaborative efforts that will explore these questions to advance our understanding of vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia… Read more »
Brain Canada is excited to support the Alzheimer’s Association on the Alzheimer’s Disease Strategic Fund: Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia 2026 – Understanding Mechanisms of Dysfunction (VCID-UMD) The VCID-UMD 2026 Grant Program aims to fund concerted and collaborative efforts that will explore these questions to advance our understanding of vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia… Read more »
Brain Canada, in partnership with Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI) and with support from the Government of Canada, is launching the Accelerator Grants: Migraine Research program, a new initiative explicitly designed to catalyze research in migraine. Migraine affects 12-14% of the global population, making it one of the most common neurological conditions worldwide and a leading cause of years lived with disability. In… Read more »
Brain Canada, in partnership with Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI) and with support from the Government of Canada, is launching the Accelerator Grants: Migraine Research program, a new initiative explicitly designed to catalyze research in migraine. Migraine affects 12-14% of the global population, making it one of the most common neurological conditions worldwide and a leading cause of years lived with disability. In… Read more »
The HSR-ADRD program is aimed at advancing health services research that ensures high-quality, equitable, and person-centered brain health and dementia care along the healthcare continuum, across communities and settings. This program seeks proposals that utilize rigorous methodologies to advance understanding and improvement of cognitive impairment, including mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) detection, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic care…. Read more »
The HSR-ADRD program is aimed at advancing health services research that ensures high-quality, equitable, and person-centered brain health and dementia care along the healthcare continuum, across communities and settings. This program seeks proposals that utilize rigorous methodologies to advance understanding and improvement of cognitive impairment, including mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) detection, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic care…. Read more »
Brain Canada and CQDM are joining forces to support interprovincial collaborative biopharmaceutical research and development (R&D) projects on the brain. This partnership creates a unique funding opportunity that brings together experts from academia and industry to support the development of platforms, tools and biopharmaceuticals that will pave the way for new advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment… Read more »
Brain Canada and CQDM are joining forces to support interprovincial collaborative biopharmaceutical research and development (R&D) projects on the brain. This partnership creates a unique funding opportunity that brings together experts from academia and industry to support the development of platforms, tools and biopharmaceuticals that will pave the way for new advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment… Read more »
This program aims to support graduate students who are pursuing a doctoral degree in cancer-related research at a Canadian institution. The Doctoral Research Award (DRA) provides funding of $35,000 per year over 2 years, totaling $70,000. Applications focused on research aimed at better understanding and/or addressing the underlying causes, pathophysiology, and brain-related health outcomes of brain cancer may be co-funded by Brain Canada. Click here to view the… Read more »
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 support compelling breakthroughs across the spectrum of brain-related disease. A $315,000 pool of funds will be available for this program. Each Doctoral Award would be funded… Read more »
Huntington disease, is a genetic brain disorder with physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. Huntington disease is often described as having elements of Parkinson disease, ALS, Alzheimer disease, and schizophrenia, all at the same time. One in every 7,000 Canadians has Huntington disease and approximately one in every 5,500 is at risk for developing the disease. The… Read more »
Huntington disease, is a genetic brain disorder with physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. Huntington disease is often described as having elements of Parkinson disease, ALS, Alzheimer disease, and schizophrenia, all at the same time. One in every 7,000 Canadians has Huntington disease and approximately one in every 5,500 is at risk for developing the disease. The… Read more »
Brain Canada and CIHR-IA are proud to support Call 2 of the Call for Proposals for Multinational and Translational Research Projects in the European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) focused on Neurodegenerative disorders. This inaugural call represents the beginning of a major, decade-long collaborative effort involving 54 partners across 33 countries with over €500 million committed to advancing brain health research across neurological, mental, sensory, and… Read more »
Specialized training of young MDs in both clinical care and research skills related to ALS is crucial to building better clinical infrastructure across Canada. This fellowship is designed to support the further training of a clinician to develop the skills necessary to be a specialist in ALS and provide experience/training in clinical or basic research… 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 to… 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 to… 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 Turnbull-Tator Award aims to recognize an outstanding publication by a researcher at… Read more »
Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to launch the 2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health The third Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health, is focused on rehabilitation and recovery following acute heart-brain health events such as stroke, heart attack, and cardiac arrest. Women recovering from heart-brain events—such… Read more »
Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to launch the 2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health The third Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health, is focused on rehabilitation and recovery following acute heart-brain health events such as stroke, heart attack, and cardiac arrest. Women recovering from heart-brain events—such… Read more »
Heart & Stroke, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and Brain Canada, is proud to announce a joint commitment of $5 million over five years to support the Cardiac Arrest Team Grants funding opportunity. This bold initiative aims to significantly improve the prediction of cardiac… Read more »
Heart & Stroke, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and Brain Canada, is proud to announce a joint commitment of $5 million over five years to support the Cardiac Arrest Team Grants funding opportunity. This bold initiative aims to significantly improve the prediction of cardiac… Read more »
Brain Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program, which supports early-career researchers as they pursue bold, new ideas to solve the mysteries of the brain. The purpose of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program is to accelerate novel and transformative research that will fundamentally… Read more »
Brain Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program, which supports early-career researchers as they pursue bold, new ideas to solve the mysteries of the brain. The purpose of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program is to accelerate novel and transformative research that will fundamentally… Read more »
Brain Canada is proud to support Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) for the Indigenous Stream – Call for Proposals. This funding opportunity will support impactful projects to improve outcomes for Indigenous children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities, while recognizing and honouring the knowledge, priorities, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples. We invite academics in partnership with Indigenous communities to bring… Read more »
Brain Canada is pleased to announce a new cycle of the Momentum Grants 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 2025 Momentum… Read more »
Brain Canada is pleased to announce a new cycle of the Momentum Grants 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 2025 Momentum… Read more »
Deadline for receipt of Registration Forms: September 16, 2025 at 17:00 ET Brain Canada and Krembil Foundation are excited to announce the launch of the Accelerator Grants: Neurodegeneration x Immunology program! This team grant aims to support innovative, bold, and exploratory research to understand the role of the immune system in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease,… Read more »
Deadline for receipt of Registration Forms: September 16, 2025 at 17:00 ET Brain Canada and Krembil Foundation are excited to announce the launch of the Accelerator Grants: Neurodegeneration x Immunology program! This team grant aims to support innovative, bold, and exploratory research to understand the role of the immune system in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease,… Read more »
Brain Canada is excited to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association on the International Research Grant Program. The Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program (IRGP) funds research that will advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, identify new treatment strategies, improve care for people with dementia and further our knowledge of brain health and disease prevention. Through a… Read more »
Brain Canada is excited to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association on the International Research Grant Program. The Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program (IRGP) funds research that will advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, identify new treatment strategies, improve care for people with dementia and further our knowledge of brain health and disease prevention. Through a… Read more »
RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. High-impact research in neuroscience and mental health requires skill, imagination, determination, and insight. Platforms play a critical… Read more »
RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. High-impact research in neuroscience and mental health requires skill, imagination, determination, and insight. Platforms play a critical… Read more »
Brain Canada is proud to support Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) for the 2025 Innovation and Implementation Programs. The deadline to submit applications is October 3rd These programs will fund research focused on improving the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families across Canada. The Innovation Program is designed to support projects with… Read more »
Parkinson Canada and Brain Canada are pleased to launch the 2025 Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN) Data Challenge — a grant funding opportunity designed to accelerate Parkinson’s research through innovative use of the C-OPN database. C-OPN was launched in 2018 with founding financial support from Parkinson Canada and Brain Canada. C-OPN has to-date recruited 2,318 participants from… Read more »
Parkinson Canada and Brain Canada are pleased to launch the 2025 Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN) Data Challenge — a grant funding opportunity designed to accelerate Parkinson’s research through innovative use of the C-OPN database. C-OPN was launched in 2018 with founding financial support from Parkinson Canada and Brain Canada. C-OPN has to-date recruited 2,318 participants from… Read more »
View the 2025 End Diabetes Awards Guide, to learn more about this funding opportunity and how to apply Diabetes Canada and Brain Canada are partnering to support research at the intersection of diabetes and mental health. Together, Diabetes Canada and Brain Canadawill award and co-fund two grants of $150,000 per year over three years through the 2025 End… Read more »
Brain Canada is teaming up with the Cancer Research Society (CRS) and the Kindred Foundation to launch the 2025 Translational Research Grants in Brain Cancer. A national program to fund translational research that advances effective translation and application of knowledge of brain cancer across the expanse of pre-clinical, clinical and health services delivery domains to… Read more »
Brain Canada is teaming up with the Cancer Research Society (CRS) and the Kindred Foundation to launch the 2025 Translational Research Grants in Brain Cancer. A national program to fund translational research that advances effective translation and application of knowledge of brain cancer across the expanse of pre-clinical, clinical and health services delivery domains to… Read more »
Brain Canada in partnership with the Huntington Society of Canada are working to attract the brightest young scientists into the field of Huntington disease (HD) research and to facilitate meaningful HD research to clarify the biological mechanisms underlying HD pathology. In support of these goals, we are eager to announce the launch of the 2025… Read more »
The deadline to submit Pre-proposals is March 4th Brain Canada is partnering with CIHR-IA to support the EU Joint-Programme Neurodegenerative Disease (JPND) 2025 Research call for: Health and Social Care Research focusing on the moderate and late stages of neurodegenerative diseases. The goal of this initiative is to fund research that is focused on improving… Read more »
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. In the context of this award, heart and/or brain health research encompasses research addressing conditions, including neurological, that affect the cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular health of people living in… Read more »
Brain Canada and the Alzheimer Society of Canada are pleased to announce the launch of the 2024 Knowledge Translation and Exchange (KTE) Accelerator Grants! The purpose of the KTE Accelerator Grant program is to help accelerate the dissemination of scientific findings on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to various audiences beyond academic researchers. KTE Accelerator… Read more »
Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada are delighted to announce the launch of the 2024 Career Transition Award. This program will identify and engage rising stars pursuing innovative research in labs and academic institutions in Canada. This award has the long-term goal of developing the next generation of scientists across various disciplines within… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
