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Research


Brain Canada’s Platform for Partnership model powers transformative brain research across Canada. Our programs cultivate emerging talent, fuel bold ideas, and equip researchers with the tools and technologies needed to accelerate discovery.

We support the full research continuum—from foundational science to clinical trials to knowledge mobilization—addressing brain conditions from neurodevelopment to neurodegeneration, including mental health. Every grant is awarded through a rigorous, transparent process grounded in scientific excellence and peer review. By investing in collaboration and innovation, Brain Canada enables researchers and partners to drive meaningful impact and shape the future of brain health for all Canadians.

Research Announcements

2025 Rising Stars Trainee Award Recipients

September 12, 2025
Brain Canada is proud to announce the 2025 Rising Star Trainee Award recipients, a new cohort of trainees (master’s students, PhD  students and postdoctoral fellows) whose work is advancing our understanding of brain health across Canada.

New International Initiative with CIHR

September 12, 2025
In partnership with the CIHR Institute of Aging, Brain Canada is pleased to announce the funding decisions for the 2025 Joint Programme Neurodegenerative Disease call, Health and Social Care Research with a Focus on the Moderate and Late Stages of Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Latest Funding Opportunities