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Discovery Research Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Discovery Research Grants Funds up to 300000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Discovery Research Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Discovery Research Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Discovery Research Grants?

Discovery Research Grants is funded by MS Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Discovery Research Grants program?

To be eligible for the Discovery Research Grants program, you must: • MS-focused research alignment • Apply under an eligible stream

Q: Where is the Discovery Research Grants available?

The Discovery Research Grants program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

Canada

Supports MS-focused research aligned with strategic priorities

Grant and Funding

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Eligibility

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Minimum amount : 50,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : October 2, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
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

Research

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

This program supports MS research aligned with the MS Society of Canada’s strategic impact areas. Funding can be up to $300,000 to support projects under the Biomedical Research or the Clinical and Population Health research streams.

Activities funded

Research to advance treatment and care for people affected by MS (e.g., symptom management, diagnosis, new treatments, rehabilitation, models of care, healthcare delivery/policy).
Research to enhance well-being for people affected by MS within communities (e.g., social determinants of health, health economics, evaluation of community-based programs, health systems research/policy).
Research on MS etiology, mechanisms, disease progression, progressive MS, and repair (e.g., myelin biology, neurobiology, immunology, neuropathology, imaging).
Research to prevent MS (e.g., identifying risk factors, prevention interventions, defining highest risk populations, health economics on prevention).

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 295,000

Validate blood biomarkers to predict progression in progressive multiple sclerosis

$ 285,000

Evaluate a community tele-rehab program for MS fatigue and wellness

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The proposed research must align with the MS Society of Canada’s strategic impact areas for MS research.
The application must be submitted under one of the two program streams (Biomedical Research or Clinical and Population Health Research).

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Processing and Agreement

An application turnaround period is indicated as March.

Additional information

Applicants must choose between two funding streams: Biomedical Research Stream or Clinical and Population Health Research Stream.
Expected decision timing is indicated as March.
A program deadline is listed as October 2, 2025 (noted as passed).

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Discovery Research Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Discovery Research Grants. 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 Discovery Research Grants?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Discovery Research Grants?

Research to advance treatment and care for people affected by MS (e.g., symptom management, diagnosis, new treatments, rehabilitation, models of care, healthcare delivery/policy). Research to enhance well-being for people affected by MS within communities (e.g., social determinants of health, health economics, evaluation of community-based programs, health systems research/policy). Research on MS etiology, mechanisms, disease progression, progressive MS, and repair (e.g., myelin biology, neurobiology, immunology, neuropathology, imaging). Research to prevent MS (e.g., identifying risk factors, prevention interventions, defining highest risk populations, health economics on prevention).