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Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities
Research support for children with disabilities
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Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Closed
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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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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.
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Emphasis on community-based services and supports.
- Direct relevance to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
- Priority for projects in early screening and identification.
- Priority for projects in evidence-based interventions and treatment.
- Priority for projects in family support.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact local support
- Connect with your local Mitacs Business Development representative.
- Step 2: Prepare the proposal
- Develop a research proposal aligned with the program’s focus.
- Step 3: Submit by deadline
- Submit the application for one of the listed adjudication deadlines.
- Step 4: Await adjudication
- Applications are reviewed through the adjudication process.
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