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Discovery Research Grants

Supports MS-focused research aligned with strategic priorities
MS Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 300,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 2, 2025
Location
Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities
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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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).

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).

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?

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.

How much funding can be received?

Discovery Research Grants Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.

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

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).

Where is the Discovery Research Grants available?

The Discovery Research Grants program is available across Canada.

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

Discovery Research Grants is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Discovery Research Grants?

Discovery Research Grants is funded by MS Canada

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