Sponsor
Brain Canada
For More Information
For additional information, please visit the Brain Canada website for
- Program guidelines
- Application forms
- Evaluation criteria
Click here to view the Request for Applications
Description
This funding opportunity is meant to encourage innovative, unorthodox and exploratory research that may be in the early and conceptual stages of project development but has potential for significant impact on our understanding of the brain. The data generated will enable early-career researchers to apply for larger grants that will lead to long-term projects and create innovative and sustainable research programs.
Projects should be distinct from other research projects conducted by the investigator. The research topic will focus on hypothesis-driven inquiries on the brain and nervous system, and may span the range of basic, translational and clinical approaches.
Eligibility
- Open to early-career investigators within five years of starting their first independent research position. Leaves of absence (e.g., maternity and parental leave, sick leave) will not be included in calculating the five-year window.
- Applicants must be conducting research at an eligible Canadian institution for the entire duration of the grant and must be considered an independent researcher at their institution.
- Academic appointments must have started by the Full Application submission deadline.
- Applicants must be able to devote a minimum of 50% of their time to research activities.
- Research applications may be related but cannot be identical to any other currently funded projects.
- Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent in order to be eligible to submit a Full Application.
- Applicants who are currently holding, or previously received, an Azrieli Foundation Early-Career Capacity Building Grant or a Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Grant are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be able to initiate the project in September 2023 when funding is expected to begin.
Funding Availability
Total funding envelope of $2,500,000 to support up to 25 grants
Maximum Project Value
$100,000 per grant
Indirect Costs
0%
Project Duration
2 years
Special Notes
Click here to view the Request for Applications.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Letter of Intent: Required: Applicant must submit LOI directly to sponsor using Brain Canada’s electronic grant management system, SmartSimple . It is the sole responsibility of the Principal Investigator to ensure their submission adheres to the requirements and is received by the deadlines outlined above. There will be no appeal to late submissions. Brain Canada will acknowledge receipt of the Letters of Intent and Full Applications within two business days. | |
Internal Deadline | Application if Invited: Applicant to submit a copy of application (signed by applicant) along with a complete OR5 form to: research.services@uoguelph.ca | |
External Deadline | Application if Invited: Applicant must submit directly to sponsor using Brain Canada’s electronic grant management system, SmartSimple . It is the sole responsibility of the Principal Investigator to ensure their submission adheres to the requirements and is received by the deadlines outlined above. There will be no appeal to late submissions. Brain Canada will acknowledge receipt of the Letters of Intent and Full Applications within two business days. |