The KRESCENT program New Investigator Award is awarded to researchers (within three years of their first faculty appointment) who have clearly demonstrated excellence during their pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training in kidney disease and provides salary support for up to three years of the faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent at a Canadian University. The purpose of this award is to support the recipient in becoming established as a fully independent investigator in the field of kidney disease.

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 build upon their previously funded initial projects and explore new dimensions of their research with the potential to generate breakthroughs in our understanding of the brain.  

This funding opportunity is open to previous recipients of Azrieli Foundation-Brain Canada Early-Career Capacity Building Grants or Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Grants. It has a funding envelope of $1,000,000 CAD to support up to five grants of $200,000 over two years. Through the Momentum Grants, we aim to provide researchers with funding to sustain and accelerate their ongoing research, allowing them to capitalize on the initial momentum generated through their seed funding. 

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. 

Deadline for Receipt of Registration Forms: February 12, 2024 at 17:00 ET 

Deadline for Receipt of Full Applications: March 22, 2024 at 17:00 ET 

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Brain Canada at futureleaders@braincanada.ca. 

SCN-Mitacs page: SCN-Mitacs Internship Partnership : Stem Cell Network  

1. Up to 5 awards (2IU each) awarded in this call 
2. Open to Masters, PhD, PDFs, and recent graduates 
3. Best part – Interested Partners have already submitted projects for students to bid on (the full list of project descriptions are on the website above). Stem Cell Network will be doing the matchmaking. 
1. Participating companies: 
1. Mediphage Bioceuticals 
2. Octane Orthobiologics 
3. Axolotl Biosciences 
4. Telescope Therapeutics 
5. AmacaThera 
6. Virano Therapeutics 
7. Mesintel Therapeutics 
4. Two Stage process: 
1. Expression of Interest due February 29, 2024 
1. Matchmaking occurs during March 
2. Those invited to Stage 2 (Full Mitacs Proposal) will be notified 
1. Full proposals will be due May 13, 2024 

The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards recognize fundamental contributions in a broad array of areas of scientific knowledge, technology, humanities and artistic creation, as listed in point 2 of these call conditions.

• The due date for applications is 16 February 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST).
• Researchers are invited to apply for a new grant funding opportunity sponsored by DRDC to conduct the quantitative data analysis using the 2024 Your Say Matters (YSM): Defence Team Well-Being Survey and examine attitudes, perceptions and experiences of Regular Force members, Primary Reserve members, and Department of National Defence Public Service personnel in the domains related to well-being, organizational culture, and retention.

• The due date for applications is 12 February 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST).
• Researchers are invited to apply for a new grant funding opportunity sponsored by DRDC to conduct a literature review of PFD in female military populations to get a better understanding of the problem and possible solutions that could be implemented in the future.

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has a current requirement to undertake an assessment of the thermal insulation, evaporative resistance, and moisture management properties of in-service and prototype Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) clothing. This information will be used to inform future clothing acquisitions and in the development of heat/cold exposure policies, with the goal of optimizing the performance, health, and safety of CAF members.

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 of a clinician to develop the skills necessary to be a specialist in ALS and provide experience/training in clinical or basic research relevant to the field.

One fellowship of up to $200,000 CAD total is available for up to two years. A one-year fellowship of $100,000 CAD may be requested provided appropriate justification is included.

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 of a clinician to develop the skills necessary to be a specialist in ALS and provide experience/training in clinical or basic research relevant to the field.

One fellowship of up to $200,000 CAD total is available for up to two years. A one-year fellowship of $100,000 CAD may be requested provided appropriate justification is included.