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Graduate Grant
Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
Funding available
$ 22,000
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Opened January 31, 2026
Location
Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program provides a matched salary-stipend award of up to $22,000 for graduate students conducting NeuroCAM studies. It supports one-year research projects at partnering universities in approved NeuroCAM-related research areas.
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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 : 22,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- NeuroCAM research projects conducted by graduate students.
- Foundational or translational research related to NeuroCAM.
- Research projects using NeuroCAM-related modalities and methods.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Supervisor reference form
- Ethics clearance evidence, if required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian students
- International students
- Graduate students
- Students at partnering universities
Eligible expenses
- Graduate student salary or stipend support.
- Matched supervisor or departmental contribution toward the studentship.
Eligible geographic areas
- Brock University
- Dalhousie University
- University of Alberta
- University of Calgary
- University of Guelph
- University of Lethbridge
- University of Northern British Columbia
- University of Toronto
- University of Saskatchewan
- University of Victoria
- MacEwan University
- Mount Royal University
Selection criteria
- Relevance to NeuroCAM.
- Clear research design and methods.
- Clear hypotheses and academic impact.
- Strong relevance to NeuroCAM priorities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the online application form.
- Ensure the project fits the NeuroCAM focus and the graduate student requirements.
- Step 2: Ask your supervisor to submit a reference
- Share the supervisor form with your academic supervisor.
- Make sure the reference is submitted by the application deadline.
- Step 3: Submit the application online
- Send the application through the online form before March 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST.
- Step 4: Wait for the decision
- Award announcements are made on July 1, 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the March 31, 2026 deadline.
- Funding decisions are announced on July 1, 2026.
- Ethics clearance must be received before studentship funds are released, if applicable.
Additional information
- The grant is a matched salary-stipend award.
- A supervisor reference must be submitted by the application deadline.
- Ethics clearance must be provided before funds are released, if required.
- The funding start date is September 1, 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Graduate Grant Program
What is the Graduate Grant?
This program provides a matched salary-stipend award of up to $22,000 for graduate students conducting NeuroCAM studies. It supports one-year research projects at partnering universities in approved NeuroCAM-related research areas.
How much funding can be received?
Graduate Grant Funds up to $22,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Graduate Grant program?
To be eligible for the Graduate Grant program, you must:
Graduate student in NeuroCAM research
Supervisor at an accredited university
Project at a partnering university
What expenses are eligible under Graduate Grant?
NeuroCAM research projects conducted by graduate students.
Foundational or translational research related to NeuroCAM.
Research projects using NeuroCAM-related modalities and methods.
Who can I contact for more information about the Graduate Grant?
You can contact Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) by email at research@branchoutfoundation.com.
Where is the Graduate Grant available?
The Graduate Grant program is available the province of Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan.