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Call for Research Projects on the Brain
Funding for collaborative brain research projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 3, 2026
Location
Quebec
Overview
This program provides up to $1.6 million to support collaborative brain research projects. It funds interprovincial biopharmaceutical R&D in neuroscience, including clinical studies, knowledge transfer, and technology maturation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 82% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 249 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative interprovincial biopharmaceutical R&D projects in neuroscience.
- Clinical studies related to brain research.
- Development of platforms, tools, and biopharmaceuticals for brain disorders.
- Technology maturation and knowledge transfer between academia and industry.
Documents Needed
- Half-page non-confidential scientific summary
- Completed application form
- Project title, researcher affiliations, and company partner names
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent researchers affiliated with eligible Canadian research institutions.
- Quebec research institutions such as universities, affiliated hospitals, research institutes, and public research centers.
- Quebec SMEs involved in the project as partners.
Who is not eligible
- Postdoctoral fellows.
- Adjunct faculty.
- CCTTs as host institutions.
- Federal public laboratories as host institutions.
Eligible expenses
- Research staff salaries and fellowships.
- Laboratory materials, consumables, animal facility and platform fees.
- Project-related travel and knowledge dissemination costs.
- Intellectual property costs in Quebec.
- Small equipment rental or purchase up to $25,000 per item, plus some subcontracting.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred by partner companies.
- Equipment rental or purchase over $25,000 per item.
- Salaries of the principal investigator, co-investigators, and other independent academic or research staff.
- Indirect and overhead costs.
- Intellectual property costs incurred outside Quebec or by a partner company.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
- Other Canadian provinces and territories.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through an independent scientific evaluation.
- Non-scientific aspects are assessed, including company commitment and collaboration value.
- CQDM’s scientific advisory board makes funding recommendations.
- Final approval is required from CQDM, Brain Canada, and MEIE.
- Successful applicants are notified in October 2026 and must sign a research agreement after approval.
Additional information
- Applicants are encouraged to contact CQDM before the deadline to confirm expense eligibility.
- The funding start date is March 1, 2027.
- Recipients must sign a research agreement within 3 months of CQDM approval.
- An intellectual property agreement must also be signed by all research and company partners.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Research Projects on the Brain Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for Research Projects on the Brain. 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 Call for Research Projects on the Brain?
This program provides up to $1.6 million to support collaborative brain research projects. It funds interprovincial biopharmaceutical R&D in neuroscience, including clinical studies, knowledge transfer, and technology maturation.
How much funding can be received?
Call for Research Projects on the Brain Funds up to 82% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Call for Research Projects on the Brain program?
To be eligible for the Call for Research Projects on the Brain program, you must:
Led by an independent researcher.
Quebec-based research institution required.
Interprovincial collaboration with a Quebec company.
What expenses are eligible under Call for Research Projects on the Brain?
Collaborative interprovincial biopharmaceutical R&D projects in neuroscience.
Clinical studies related to brain research.
Development of platforms, tools, and biopharmaceuticals for brain disorders.
Technology maturation and knowledge transfer between academia and industry.
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for Research Projects on the Brain?
You can contact Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) by email at appliquez-apply@cqdm.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Call for Research Projects on the Brain available?
The Call for Research Projects on the Brain program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Call for Research Projects on the Brain a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Research Projects on the Brain is a Researchers And Facilities