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Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2)
Support for collaborative neuroscience pilot research
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 21, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $200,000 in total costs over 18 months for collaborative pilot research. It supports interdisciplinary projects in neurodegeneration and fundamental neuroscience, including memory, cognition, and sleep.
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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 : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 21, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
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
- Collaborative pilot research in neurodegeneration.
- Fundamental neuroscience research on memory, cognition, and sleep.
- Interdisciplinary projects exploring cellular, molecular, and circuit mechanisms.
- Development of tools, technologies, and analytical approaches for the research community.
Documents Needed
- Institutional Approval Form
- Biosketches for both principal investigators
- Research statement or project proposal
- Budget description for each principal investigator
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Domestic and foreign non-profit organizations.
- Colleges, universities, hospitals, and laboratories.
- State and local government units.
- Eligible agencies of the federal government.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations.
- Individuals applying on their own behalf.
- Meta employees and employees of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, LLC.
- Current NDCN Collaborative Pairs Phase 2 Investigators.
- Current Patient-Partnered Collaborations for Rare Neurodegenerative Disease Investigators.
Eligible expenses
- Research personnel, supplies, equipment, travel, subcontracts, and other direct project costs.
- Indirect costs, within the program limit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital equipment cannot have indirect costs charged to it.
- Subcontracts cannot have indirect costs charged to them beyond the stated limit.
- Travel expenses to the United States are not covered for international grantees.
Eligible geographic areas
- International collaborations are allowed.
- Applicants from all countries may apply.
- Domestic and foreign organizations are eligible.
Processing and Agreement
- Letter of Intent applications are reviewed first.
- Only selected applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- Applications are evaluated for scientific merit through independent expert review.
- Final funding decisions are made by CZI staff with scientific advisors.
- Applicants are notified by email of decisions.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted in two stages: a Letter of Intent first, then a full application if invited.
- Each collaborative pair must include two principal investigators, with one designated as the primary applicant.
- Applications are reviewed for scientific merit by independent experts, with final decisions made by CZI staff and scientific advisors.
- Selected projects must follow CZI policies on open science, data sharing, publication, and reagent sharing.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2). 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 Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2)?
This program provides up to $200,000 in total costs over 18 months for collaborative pilot research. It supports interdisciplinary projects in neurodegeneration and fundamental neuroscience, including memory, cognition, and sleep.
How much funding can be received?
Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2) Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2) program?
To be eligible for the Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2) program, you must:
Two principal investigators applying together
Independent academic researchers
New collaboration with relevant neuroscience focus
What expenses are eligible under Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2)?
Collaborative pilot research in neurodegeneration.
Fundamental neuroscience research on memory, cognition, and sleep.
Interdisciplinary projects exploring cellular, molecular, and circuit mechanisms.
Development of tools, technologies, and analytical approaches for the research community.
Who can I contact for more information about the Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2)?
You can contact Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) by email at sciencegrants@chanzuckerberg.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2) available?
The Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2) program is available across Canada.
Is the Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2) is a Researchers And Facilities