Current Funding Opportunities

This funding is intended to support research projects that are focused and achievable in a short timeframe, yet helpful in guiding future research in Huntington disease. 

In order to be eligible for this funding, projects must take place over a 12-week period between May and September, and undergraduate students must be working under the supervision of a Huntington disease researcher with a faculty position.  

 Deadline to submit Applications : April 11, 2025, 5pm ET 

Send completed applications and any questions to: research@huntingtonsociety.ca 

View the request for Applications: here  

The application form is available at https://www.huntingtonsociety.ca/student-fellowship/

This award is intended for research teams with a minimum of two independent researchers, including a principal investigator from a research institution in Quebec and an independent researcher from a research institution in another Canadian province. They must work in close collaboration with at least one Quebec small and medium-sized enterprise (SME).   

The project’s budget must be between $500,000 and $1 million.  

Evidence clearly shows that increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in research environments enhances excellence, innovation, and creativity. Brain Canada is committed to excellence through equity, and we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply to our funding opportunities, which will promote the expression of diverse perspectives, approaches, and experiences, including those of underrepresented groups.  

Click here to view the Request for Applications. 

Deadline to notify CQDM of intent to apply: May 21, 2025 

Deadline for receipt of Applications: May 28, 2025, at 17:00 ET 

Both Brain Canada and ALS Canada believe that attracting the brightest young minds to ALS research will contribute to a succession plan for the Canadian ALS research community and will support compelling breakthroughs across the spectrum of brain-related disease.

A $315,000 pool of funds will be available for this program. Each Doctoral Award would be funded at $25,000 per year for up to three years, and each Postdoctoral Fellowship would be funded at $55,000 per year for up to three years. The funds awarded through this fellowship will be utilized to support the stipend/salary of the awardee(s).

All applicants should have demonstrated contributions to research which may or may not have related directly to ALS, but proposed future research and training must be ALS-related.

Doctoral Scheme

At the time of application, eligible trainees have applied to, been accepted for, or are within the first three years of a PhD program under the supervision of an investigator who holds an academic position at qualifying Canadian institution, defined according to CIHR guidelines.

Postdoctoral Scheme

Qualifying trainees currently hold or have secured a postdoctoral position under the supervision of an investigator who holds an academic position at a qualifying Canadian institution, defined according to CIHR guidelines.

Evidence clearly shows that increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in research environments enhances excellence, innovation, and creativity. Brain Canada is committed to excellence through equity, and we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply to our funding opportunities, which will promote the expression of diverse perspectives, approaches, and experiences, including those of underrepresented groups.

Deadline for receipt of Applications: April 2, 2025 at 13:00 ET

This program has been made possible by the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), an innovative arrangement between the Government of Canada (through Health Canada) Brain Canada Foundation, and the ALS Society of Canada.

“This funding will allow us to greenlight the most promising Huntington disease research projects in the country, supporting up to eight Navigator awards over the next three years,” says Shelly Redman, CEO of HSC. “We are so grateful to Brain Canada and the River Philip Foundation for their generous support. We are working together to achieve a world free from Huntington disease.” 

The River Philip Foundation has committed $600,000, which has been matched by Brain Canada, through the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF). This totals $1.2 million, translating into four two-year Navigator projects per year in 2025 and 2026.  

HSC’s Navigator Research Program is designed to provide funding for Canadian scientific research of direct and immediate relevance to Huntington disease. 

“We are committed to working toward a better future for those impacted by Huntington disease. The aim of this research program is to develop treatments that can prevent, or slow, and one day perhaps even reverse the progression of this disease. By partnering with the Huntington Society of Canada and The River Philip Foundation, we are proud to contribute to these vital solutions.”
– Dr. Viviane Poupon, President and CEO of Brain Canada 

Deadline for Letter Of Intent : April 30, 2025 at 17:00 ET

Deadline for receipt of  Full Applications: June  4, 2025 at  15:00 ET

Send Letters of Intent and applications to: research@huntingtonsociety.ca

Questions may be directed to: research@huntingtonsociety.ca

2025/26 Master’s Personnel Awards for Black Scholars 

Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are supporting the Master’s Personnel Awards for Black Scholars with a commitment of up to a total of $270,000.

The stipends awarded will be up to $54,000 CAD ($27,000 per year for up to two (2) years) enabling Black trainees to focus on their Master’s research studies and engage with mentors as part of their training.

Click here to view the Submission Guidelines.

Deadline for receipt of Applications: March 20, 2025 16:00 ET 

2025/26 Doctoral Personnel Awards for Black Scholars 

Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada are supporting the Doctoral Personnel Awards for Black Scholars with a commitment of up to a total of $480,000.

The stipends awarded will be up to $120,000 CAD ($40,000 per year for up to three (3) years) enabling Black trainees to focus on their Doctoral research studies and engage with mentors as part of their training.

Click here to view the Submission Guidelines.

Deadline for receipt of Applications: March 20, 2025 16:00 ET

Evidence clearly shows that increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in research environments enhances excellence, innovation, and creativity. Brain Canada is committed to excellence through equity, and we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply to our funding opportunities, which will promote the expression of diverse perspectives, approaches, and experiences, including those of underrepresented groups.

Should you have any questions, please contact research@heartandstroke.ca

This program has been made possible by the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), an innovative arrangement between the Government of Canada (through Health Canada), Brain Canada Foundation, and Heart & Stroke.