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Catalyst Research Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Catalyst Research Grant Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Catalyst Research Grant program?

To be eligible for the Catalyst Research Grant program, you must: Innovative MS-focused research project Aligns with MSSC impact goal areas Submitted to the correct stream

Q: Where is the Catalyst Research Grant available?

The Catalyst Research Grant program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Catalyst Research Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Catalyst Research Grant is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Catalyst Research Grant?

Catalyst Research Grant is funded by MS Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)

Last Update: March 6, 2026

Canada

Seed funding for innovative MS research ideas

Grant and Funding

Department of Canadian Heritage

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

The program provides up to $50,000 over a maximum of 2 years to support seed funding for innovative MS research. It funds the development and testing of new research questions and pioneering approaches across biomedical, clinical, and population health research aligned with MSSC impact goals.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Research and experimental development

Conduct research

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : October 2, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Developing and testing new, innovative research questions in MS.
Pursuing pioneering research approaches with potential to advance the MS field.
Biomedical research projects aligned with MSSC impact goal areas.
Clinical and population health research projects aligned with MSSC impact goal areas.
Research addressing treatment and care, well-being, disease progression/repair, or MS prevention.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 49,850

Pilot AI MRI workflow to track MS lesion progression faster

$ 50,000

Evaluate a community fatigue and mental health program for MS

Eligibility

The project must be a new and innovative research initiative intended to develop and test research questions or approaches with potential to advance the MS field.
The proposal should address research questions aligned with one or more MSSC strategic impact goal areas (treatment and care, well-being, disease progression, or prevention).
The application must be submitted to the appropriate stream based on the nature of the research (Biomedical or Clinical and Population Health).

Who is eligible?

Researchers proposing biomedical MS research projects.
Researchers proposing clinical MS research projects.
Researchers proposing population health MS research projects.

Processing and Agreement

An application turnaround period is indicated as March.

Additional information

Applicants can choose between a Biomedical Research Stream and a Clinical and Population Health Research Stream, depending on the nature of the research.
Proposals are expected to address one or more impact goal areas identified in the MS Society of Canada’s strategic plan.
Application turnaround is indicated as March.
A program deadline is listed as October 2, 2025 (status shown as “Deadline has passed”).

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Catalyst Research Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Catalyst Research Grant. 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.