Sponsor
Brain Canada Foundation
For More Information
See Brain Canada's 2025 Request for Applications Guide.
Description
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.
Eligibility
Open to early-career investigators within:
- Seven years of starting their first independent research position (if prior to December 31, 2022); or
- Five years of starting their first independent research position (after December 31, 2022)
Maximum Project Value
The 2025 competition will support up to 20 grants of $100,000 each, over two years.
Indirect Costs
0%
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Deadline to submit Letter of Intent to sponsor's SmartSimple portal. | |
Internal Deadline | Deadline to submit full application and OR-5 to Research Services Office at research.services@uoguelph.ca. | |
External Deadline | Deadline to submit full application through sponsor's SmartSimple portal. |