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Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities
Research support for children with disabilities
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2022
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program offers internship support for collaborative research focused on children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. It provides up to $20,000 per internship, including a $5,000 contribution from KBHN, for projects involving community-based services and supports.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- People with disabilities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research projects with community partners.
- Projects on early screening and identification.
- Projects on evidence-based interventions and treatment.
- Projects on family support.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- College students.
- Undergraduate students.
- Graduate students.
- Postdoctoral fellows.
- Canadian and international enterprises, municipalities, and hospitals as participating partners.
Eligible expenses
- Internship stipends.
- Project funding contributions for collaborative research.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are received throughout the year.
- Submissions are reviewed at four adjudication deadlines.
- Funding decisions are made through the adjudication process.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted throughout the year.
- There are four adjudication deadlines each year.
- The program supports collaboration with a non-academic partner and an intern.
- Family perspectives are valued in the research and review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities. 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 Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities?
This program offers internship support for collaborative research focused on children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. It provides up to $20,000 per internship, including a $5,000 contribution from KBHN, for projects involving community-based services and supports.
How much funding can be received?
Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities program?
To be eligible for the Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities program, you must:
Community-based focus required.
Must support children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Collaborative project with a non-academic partner.
What expenses are eligible under Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities?
Collaborative research projects with community partners.
Projects on early screening and identification.
Projects on evidence-based interventions and treatment.
Projects on family support.
Where is the Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities available?
The Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities?
Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities is funded by Mitacs (MITACS)