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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

Multidisciplinary teams unite to accelerate progress across the full cardiac arrest journey

Heart & Stroke, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and Brain Canada, is excited to announce the recipients of the Cardiac Arrest Research Team Grants - an investment in groundbreaking research to address the most urgent challenges in cardiac arrest prediction, care, and recovery.

Investing in the Next Generation of Huntington Disease Researchers

The 2026 Undergraduate Student Fellowships is a program designed to attract the brightest young scientists into the field of Huntington disease research and to facilitate meaningful research to clarify the biological mechanisms underlying Huntington disease pathology.

Latest Funding Opportunities