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Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration)
Funding for joint neuroscience pilot projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 6, 2025
- Closing date : July 31, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to C$40,000 for 1-year joint pilot projects in neuroscience collaboration. It supports joint research in neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, with training opportunities and future external funding in mind.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : June 6, 2025
- Closing date : July 31, 2025
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 neuroscience pilot research
- New or ongoing joint research between McGill and Edinburgh
- Projects in neurodevelopmental disorders
- Projects in neurodegenerative diseases
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Biosketch of both principal investigators with recent publications
- Short biosketch of any collaborators
- Budget with justification of requested costs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- McGill-affiliated principal investigators
- University of Edinburgh-affiliated principal investigators
- Joint applications from both institutions
- Early-career principal investigators
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not part of a McGill-Edinburgh joint team
- Principal investigators already participating in another application
Eligible expenses
- Direct research costs, including laboratory consumables
- Meeting and exchange costs between collaborating laboratories
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- PI salaries
- Visitor fees, student fees, and bench fees
- Honoraria for guest lecturers
- Publication costs
- Equipment over C$1,000
Eligible geographic areas
- McGill University
- The University of Edinburgh
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by each partner institution’s review committee.
- Recommendations are forwarded to an ad hoc Joint Review Panel.
- The panel may seek additional scientific expert advice if needed.
- The panel’s decision is final and there is no appeal process.
- Applicants are notified of the decision in September 2025.
Additional information
- Early-career principal investigators are encouraged to apply.
- High-risk approaches will be considered.
- The grant is intended to build long-standing collaborations between McGill and the University of Edinburgh.
- A brief final report is required at project end.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration). 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 Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration)?
This program provides up to C$40,000 for 1-year joint pilot projects in neuroscience collaboration. It supports joint research in neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, with training opportunities and future external funding in mind.
How much funding can be received?
Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration) Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration) program?
To be eligible for the Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration) program, you must:
Joint McGill and Edinburgh PIs
Neuroscience priority areas
Training opportunity included
What expenses are eligible under Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration)?
Collaborative neuroscience pilot research
New or ongoing joint research between McGill and Edinburgh
Projects in neurodevelopmental disorders
Projects in neurodegenerative diseases
Who can I contact for more information about the Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration)?
You can contact McGill University by email at stefano.stifani@mcgill.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration) available?
The Joint Pilot Project Grants (McGill-University of Edinburgh Neuroscience Collaboration) program is available across Canada.