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Brain Canada plays a unique and invaluable role as a national convenor of those who support and advance brain research. A greater understanding of how the brain works contributes to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of disorders of the brain, ultimately improving the health outcomes of people in Canada and around the world.

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Platform Support Grants

Brain Canada fills a critical gap in funding for the development, operation and maintenance of research platforms.

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Brain Canada Grants $2.1 Million

Introducing the fifth cohort of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program.

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2023-24 Annual Report

How do we navigate the infinite complexity of the brain? By being infinitely determined.

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About Us

Introducing Brain Canada

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2022-2025 SGBA+ EDI Action Plan

Driving Equity and Inclusion Forward

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Announcements

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Directory of funded grants

Through the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), an innovative arrangement between the Government of Canada (through Health Canada) and Brain Canada Foundation, we invest in bold, innovative, and brilliant brain research.

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$366+ million invested

607+ grants awarded

1155+ researchers funded

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How we are advancing brain health

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