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.

Since its inception in 1945, the Medal of Honour has been awarded to remarkable individuals whose research or contributions to public policies supportive of research and development in Canada have achieved international recognition. All recipients have made pivotal contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the health sciences and/or the improvement of therapeutics healthcare.

The award recipient receives $20,000 to donate to the research-based, Canadian academic institution of their choice, along with being presented with the prestigious Medal of Honour at the HRF’s annual awards event.

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

The road to reconciliation is a long path that hasn’t traditionally included the field of science. But Ontario Genomics is now spreading the word about a new funding opportunity looking to create space for Indigenous people and perspectives in genomics.

Genome Canada’s Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity program is designed to strengthen First Nations, Métis and Inuit technical, social scientific and community capacities¹ to engage with and conduct genomics research in ways that uphold and advance Indigenous rights to self-determination. This funding opportunity is for up to $400,000 for as many as two projects in Indigenous-led training and capacity building in genomics.

The funded project(s) will give training opportunities to Indigenous students and community practitioners while integrating Indigenous knowledge systems, values and perspectives with modern science, technology and social scientific know-how.

Key requirements

• Designed for and by Indigenous Peoples: Projects guided by Indigenous leadership, ensuring they reflect the needs, priorities and aspirations of Indigenous communities while fostering empowerment and self-determination
• Indigenous-led research and collaboration: Prioritizing research and partnerships led by Indigenous scientists, integrating traditional knowledge systems with cutting-edge scientific practices to address community-driven challenges
• Indigenous technoscience curriculum: A dynamic curriculum developed and taught by Indigenous educators, merging cultural teachings with technical, social scientific and ethical considerations in genomics and related fields
• Place-based learning: Training tailored to the unique cultural, environmental and social contexts of communities, emphasizing the connection between knowledge, land and place in the learning process
• Community of practice framework: Participants supported within a collaborative network of peers, mentors and experts, creating an environment for shared learning, knowledge exchange and sustained professional growth
• Practical skills development in genomics: Hands-on training equipping participants with advanced technical and analytical skills in genomics, ensuring they are prepared to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges and opportunities
• Data sovereignty and innovation: Emphasizing ethical data management and analysis, focusing on Indigenous data sovereignty while fostering innovation in genomics to benefit Indigenous communities

The program will:

• Build Indigenous capacity in genomics
• Integrate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives
• Promote career development
• Advance Indigenous self-determination
• Foster interdisciplinary exploration

Find out more here.