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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
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