Transformational Research Program
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with Unit
Memorial Deadline: Inquire with RGCS
External Deadline: Thursday 15th, February 2018
Description
Goal: Provide funding for preclinical translational research that will accelerate the development of therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases of aging.
Funding: A maximum of $1,500,000 over up to 3 years
Eligibility: Researchers at or above the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent are eligible to apply as the Principal Applicant. Collaborators must be at the post-doctoral level or above.
Dates:
Program Opens: August 2017
Webinar: October 25, 2017
Letter of Intent Deadline: February 15, 2018 (extended from December 7, 2017)
Award Announcement: September 2018
Development scope: Development of a therapeutic and/or a tool that helps to accelerate the development of therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases of aging.
Additional information about the Program can be found at http://westonbraininstitute.ca/transformational-research-canada-2018/
Please contact Rene at rene.prashad@weston.ca or 416-965-5735 with any questions.
Program Information Webinar
The Weston Brain Institute will be holding an online Program Information Webinar for this funding opportunity on Wednesday, October 25th at 1:00 pm EDT. This session is intended to provide you with comprehensive information on the application process and to provide an opportunity for open questions.