Funding, News and Announcements

Canada: Rapid Response 2016
Neurodegenerative Diseases of Aging

Round 2 of the Canada: Rapid Response 2016 program is now open. This program provides seed funding for novel, high-risk, high-reward translational research. This round of the program will focus on Parkinson’s and related diseases. Applications for round 2 will close Tuesday, July 5^th at 1:00 p.m. EDT.

We will host an information session on Tuesday May 24^th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. EDT, where you can learn more about the application process, and have an opportunity for questions.

REGISTER HERE

Goal
Provide seed funding for novel, high-risk, high-reward translational research ideas to catalyze the development of safe and effective treatments for neurodegenerative diseases of aging

Funding
Up to $150,000 over up to 18 months

Eligibility
Applicants must be researchers or postdoctoral fellows developing a therapeutic and/or a tool to help accelerate the development of therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases of aging

Disease Groups
AD-related diseases: AD, FTD, MCI and prodromals
PD-related diseases: PD, PSP, LBD, MSA and prodromals

Current Round: Round 2 (PD-related diseases)
Program Information Session: Tuesday May 24^th, 2016 1:00 p.m. EDT
Letter of Intent Deadline: Tuesday July 5^th, 2016 2:00 p.m. EDT

Upcoming Rounds: Round 3 (AD-related diseases)

Round Opens: July 2016

APPLY HERE

The Institute welcomes inquiries about our funding programs at neuro@weston.ca or 416-935-4056.