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Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award
Funding for BC-based Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research teams
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The Team Award funding page no longer shows the competition status and key dates block, while related pages still describe the BC-focused Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research opportunity.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The Team Award funding page no longer shows the competition status and key dates block, while related pages still describe the BC-focused Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research opportunity.
ADPD Team Award dates updated
The Health Research BC funding page for the Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Diseases Team Award no longer displays the competition status and important-dates block that previously listed Applications open January 05, 2026, the Letter of intent deadline of February 02, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. PT, the Full application deadline (applicant) of March 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. PT, and the Full application deadline (host institution) of April 02, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. PT. The same page also no longer shows the ApplyNet login link in the header area. The supporting overview and news pages still describe the BC-based Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research opportunity, the interdisciplinary team focus, and the up to $500,000 award value over 3 years with possible $15,000 top-up support for PWLE engagement. The associated CLEAR Foundation page also shows a narrower framing of the award’s audience and coalition context than before.
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
April 2, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $500,000 over three years for BC-based interdisciplinary research teams. It supports research on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, including earlier detection, treatment, care, and shared disease mechanisms.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research on Alzheimer’s disease
- Research on Parkinson’s disease
- Research on shared mechanisms across neurodegenerative diseases
- Earlier detection and diagnosis studies
- Treatment, care, and intervention development studies
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Full application form
- Research proposal
- Budget, including PWLE engagement budget
- Letters of support, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- BC-based interdisciplinary research teams
- Researchers at eligible BC host institutions
- Health system organizations eligible to hold funding in BC
Who is not eligible
- Postdoctoral fellows, research associates, and adjunct faculty as primary applicants
- Postdoctoral fellows and research associates as co-leads
- Government of British Columbia employees as primary applicants or co-leads
- Health Research BC employees and staff as team members
Eligible expenses
- Supplies, materials, and special services
- Salaries for technical personnel and trainee stipends
- Equipment maintenance or essential equipment purchases
- Knowledge translation, dissemination, and collaboration travel
- PWLE engagement costs, including honoraria, travel, events, and caregiving services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Independent investigator salaries and consulting fees
- Indirect or overhead costs
- General office or lab equipment and supplies
- Sabbatical, course release, and parental leave costs
- Alcohol and airfare bought with personal points
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Relevance and potential impact of the research (30%)
- Research approach (40%)
- Team strength and composition (30%)
- PWLE top-up review focuses on clarity, relevance, and impact
How to apply
- Step 1: Create or access your ApplyNet account
- Log in to Health Research BC ApplyNet.
- Register if you do not already have an account.
- Step 2: Submit the letter of intent
- Complete the LOI form in ApplyNet.
- Include project overview and key team details.
- Submit by the LOI deadline.
- Step 3: Complete the full application
- Prepare the full application after invitation to proceed.
- Include the research proposal, collaboration plan, budget, and supporting documents.
- Submit through ApplyNet by the full application deadline.
- Step 4: Complete post-award requirements
- Successful applicants must confirm acceptance.
- Institutional approvals must be completed before funding is released.
Processing and Agreement
- LOIs are screened for eligibility and relevance by Health Research BC staff
- Full applications are reviewed by external peer reviewers
- PWLE top-up requests are reviewed by a PWLE panel
- Final funding decisions are made by the partners after peer review
- Successful applicants must confirm acceptance and complete institutional approvals before funding starts
Additional information
- The competition is closed.
- Applications are submitted through Health Research BC ApplyNet.
- Successful applicants must confirm acceptance and complete institutional approvals before funding is released.
- Award recipients must submit annual progress and financial reports.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award Program
What is the Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award?
This program provides up to $500,000 over three years for BC-based interdisciplinary research teams. It supports research on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, including earlier detection, treatment, care, and shared disease mechanisms.
How much funding can be received?
Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award program?
To be eligible for the Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award program, you must:
BC-based research team
Eligible host institution appointment
At least one co-lead and trainee
What expenses are eligible under Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award?
Research on Alzheimer’s disease
Research on Parkinson’s disease
Research on shared mechanisms across neurodegenerative diseases
Earlier detection and diagnosis studies
Treatment, care, and intervention development studies
Who can I contact for more information about the Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award?
You can contact CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR) by email at emcculloch@healthresearchbc.ca or by phone at 604.714.6609.
Where is the Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award available?
The Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award is a Partnering and Collaboration