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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
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 2, 2026
Location
British Columbia
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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 2, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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 Brain Canada Foundation 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