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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

B.C. and Alberta Platforms to Advance Brain Health

Researchers in British Columbia and Alberta are launching three powerful new brain research platforms that promise to change how neurological and mental health conditions are studied, diagnosed, and treated by making research faster, more inclusive, and more directly connected to patients.

Investment Fuels Migraine Research for Women

Brain Canada, in partnership with Women's Brain Health Initiative (WBHI) and with support from the Government of Canada, is launching the Accelerator Grants: Migraine Research program, an initiative explicitly designed to catalyze research in migraine, a highly prevalent neurological condition that disproportionately affects women.

Latest Funding Opportunities