Funding, News and Announcements

The purpose of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program is to accelerate novel and transformative research that will fundamentally change our understanding of nervous system function and dysfunction and their impact on health. The ultimate goal is to reduce the social and economic burden of neurological and mental illnesses through prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. 

Open to early-career investigators within five years of starting their first independent research position, the 2023 competition has an overall funding envelope of $2,000,000 to support up to 20 grants of $100,000 over two years.  

Evidence clearly shows that increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in research environments enhances excellence, innovation, and creativity. Brain Canada is committed to excellence through equity, and we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply to our funding opportunities, which will promote the expression of diverse perspectives, approaches, and experiences, including those of underrepresented groups. 

Click here to view the Request for Applications.  

Deadlines

Internal

Letter of Intent: No internal deadline for the LOI stage, but a reminder that an LOI must be submitted to the funder.

Full Application: March 6, 2024 at 4:30pm. 

For questions regarding internal procedure, contact the grants facilitator for your faculty. For additional resources, click here for guidance on internal deadlines and submission processes.

Funder

Letter of Intent: November 29, 2023 at 6pm AST
Full Application: March 20, 2024 at 6pm AST

For more information, or if you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Brain Canada at futureleaders@braincanada.ca.