Fulbright Canada Research Chairs are intended for Canadian citizens who are exceptional scholars and/or experienced professionals who wish to conduct research and/or lecture in the United States.

Fulbright Canada Research Chairs are pre-arranged affiliations that allow scholars to conduct research/lecture on subjects important to that university. Partner universities are excited to welcome the Fulbright Canada Research Chairs into campus life and encourage them to engage with students, faculty, and the broader community. Fulbright Canada Research Chairs can guest lecture in university courses, mentor students, lecture in public venues, network, and promote their research, while representing the Fulbright program, and their home and host institutions.

The Fulbright Canada Scholar Entrepreneurship Award is designed for scholars who wish to combine their academic research with entrepreneurial ventures. As part of the Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative (FCEI), this award supports scholars in conducting research while providing the necessary resources to transform innovative ideas into successful entrepreneurial endeavours.

The Fulbright Canada Scholar Entrepreneurship Award aims to equip scholars with the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in both their academic and entrepreneurial pursuits, fostering positive social and economic change through innovative solutions.

This award offers scholars a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the entrepreneurial process, learn from industry leaders, and connect with the global Fulbright network.

Fulbright Canada Traditional Scholar Awards are open to Canadian scholars in all fields and are designed to enable emerging and established scholars, post-doctoral researchers and experienced professionals to conduct research, teach, or undertake a combination of both activities for one semester or a full academic year at any university or research center of their choice in the United States.

Brain Canada is excited to announce the 2025 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 Canadian institutions by graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents in all fields spanning neuroscience research. With the goal of helping trainees launch their academic careers and pursue their professional goals, the Rising Stars Trainee Awards aim to broaden the funding opportunities available to trainees and support their efforts to impact the future of brain research. 

This year, Brain Canada is offering five trainee award opportunities to graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents across Canada.  

Our hope is that these awards will continue to aid in the development of the next generation of Canadian scientists and their critical mission of understanding the brain.   

For more information on the Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards, please consult the Request for Applications.

Deadline for receipt of applications: June 26th 2025 at 17:00 ET 

Should you have any questions, please contact programs@braincanada.ca.  

This program has been made possible by the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), an innovative arrangement between the Government of Canada (through Health Canada) and Brain Canada Foundation, and our donors and partners.  

Brain Canada and Diabetes Canada are pleased to announce a new partnership to support research into the intersection of diabetes and mental health. Together, Brain Canada and Diabetes Canada will award and co-fund two grants of $150,000 per year over three years through the 2025 End Diabetes Awards. 

Brain Canada’s vision is to support bold science for better brain health. Brain Canada delivers on this vision by accelerating, amplifying, and funding brain research across the country. Diabetes Canada’s vision is a world free of the effects of diabetes. Diabetes Canada supports research to prevent the onset and consequences of diabetes and its complications, help those affected by diabetes to live healthy lives, and work to end diabetes.  

About the funding opportunity: 

Research project applications focused at the intersection of diabetes and mental health, across all four pillars of health research (as defined by CIHR) are of interest for this funding partnership. For example, research into shared biological mechanisms or signaling pathways of diabetes and mental health conditions, mental health burden of living with diabetes, or prevention and/or interventions that reduce risk of both conditions.

 
Funding for these grants is made possible by Diabetes Canada, and the Canada Brain Research Fund, an innovative arrangement between the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and Brain Canada.  

Application deadline: July 11, 2025, 8:00pm EDT.

Applications should be submitted through ProposalCentral.

More information on how to apply can be found here: https://braincanada.ca/funding-opportunities/

Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 Discovery Grant Program.The purpose of the 2025 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 research aimed at maximizing function, minimizing disability, and optimizing quality of life through symptom management and support for individuals or families living with ALS.

Examples include, but are not limited to, management of secretions and cramps, psychological interventions to address mental health issues, nutritional interventions, respiratory care, engineering applications to reduce physical limitations, and programs to address the needs of caregivers. These priorities align with ALS Canada's vision of "A world free of ALS" and its strategic goal of leading Canada’s contribution to global ALS research.


The Discovery Grant Program supports collaborative projects and encourages multidisciplinary teams, particularly those that bring together individuals from outside the field who can combine their expertise in innovative ways. It also aims to provide successful, preliminary data-driven ideas with opportunities for larger, multi-year funding, ideally leading to translational programs that will bring us closer to a world free of ALS.

Funding 

The Discovery Grant Program consists of two streams, designed to support a modest pipeline of ideas and further development. A total funding pool of $1,500,000 will be utilized with flexible allocation across these streams. The distribution of grants between the two streams will depend on the quality of applications and the results of peer review. Both streams seek innovative research approaches, supported by sound rationale and a feasible experimental plan.

The Seed Grant (Stream 1)

This stream is designed to nurture novel ideas by providing support for obtaining preliminary data or pursuing ideas supported by early data signals. Although preliminary data may enhance competitiveness, it is not necessarily required. Applicants may request $125,000 for research projects over a two-year period. This stream emphasizes high-risk, high-reward research. Projects initially funded through the Seed Grant stream that generate promising preliminary data may serve as a foundation for future applications to the Development Grant stream.

The Development Grant (Stream 2)

This stream aims to support projects that build on a strong foundation of preliminary data, driving towards eventual translation to human impact. Given the highly competitive and underfunded nature of federal multi-year operating grants in Canada, prioritizing ALS within a single lab or clinical research strategy can be challenging. Applicants may request $500,000 for research projects over a three-year period. These grants are designed to support teams with a collaborative and translational vision, contributing to long-term progress in the field.

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. 

Please refer to the Terms of Reference for additional details. 

Deadline for receipt of Full Applications: July 9, 2025 at 13:00 ET

CCS is excited to launch the Emerging Scholar Research Grants program (ESRG-26). This opportunity aims at advancing promising early career investigators from across Canada with a focused commitment to undertaking cancer research. Through this program, early career investigators will develop their independent cancer research programs in Canada and pursue important scientific advances of the highest quality and potential for impact across the 4 pillars of health research (biomedical; clinical; health services; and social, cultural, environmental & population health).

The Inclusive Excellence Prize will be given to an individual who has demonstrated commitment, leadership and (potential for) impact in the advancement of Canada’s cancer research ecosystem from an equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility lens, both among those conducting the research and those benefiting from its outcomes.

Nominations for the 2025 CIMVHR Fellows are now officially open.

The CIMVHR fellowship initiative was developed to recognize leading experts who demonstrate exceptional research advancements in military, Veteran and family health and well-being. These experts demonstrate outstanding leadership and research advancements within their field, while promoting CIMVHR’s mission within communities of researchers and policymakers.

 For more information: https://cimvhr.ca/cimvhr-fellows/

 If you are interested in being nominated for one of these awards, please contact Dr. Batia Stolar, Associate VP, Research & Graduate Studies at bstolar@lakeheadu.ca.

Submission Deadline: July 3rd, 2025, 1:00 PM EST.