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Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs
Funding for Parkinson’s research and training
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000 - $ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 25, 2025
- Closing date : March 17, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The program supports Parkinson’s research funding across multiple award streams, with support levels ranging from fellowships to institutional awards. It funds research, training, and clinician-led projects that advance understanding and care in Parkinson’s disease.
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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
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 4,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : August 25, 2025
- Closing date : March 17, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Parkinson’s research projects
- Clinical research and care innovation
- Mentored training and fellowship research
- Research conferences and expert meetings
- Institutional research center programs
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Research proposal or project description
- Letter of intent, for some awards
- Mentor or supervisor support letter, when required
- Budget and budget justification, when required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers and scientists
- Clinicians and clinician-scientists
- Postdoctoral fellows and early-career investigators
- Students
- Institutions and research centers
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not fit the specific award category
- Projects outside Parkinson’s research
- Applications submitted outside the open period
Eligible expenses
- Research salaries and stipends, where allowed
- Research materials, equipment, and consumables
- Travel and housing support for some awards
- Indirect costs, only where permitted and within set limits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Tuition, under the Impact Awards
- Fringe benefits and postdoctoral taxes, under Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Institutional or administrative costs, where not allowed
- Social or networking-only conferences
- Projects outside the award scope or time frame
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
- International applicants, for eligible programs
Selection criteria
- Scientific merit and research quality
- Potential impact on Parkinson’s disease
- Alignment with the Foundation’s mission
- Applicant qualifications and team strength
- Feasibility and innovation of the proposal
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the specific award guidelines
- Check the program page for eligibility, deadlines, and requirements.
- Confirm whether a letter of intent is required.
- Step 2: Prepare the application materials
- Complete the proposal and any required supporting documents.
- Prepare the budget and justification when required.
- Obtain mentor, supervisor, or institutional support documents if needed.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Apply through ProposalCentral for most programs.
- Follow the specific instructions for awards managed by partner organizations.
- Submit before the posted deadline.
- Step 4: Await review and follow-up
- Selected LOIs may be invited to submit a full proposal.
- Applicants are notified after the review process.
Processing and Agreement
- LOIs are screened first for completeness and fit.
- Selected applications move to external peer review.
- Final funding decisions are made after review.
- Some awards require annual progress reviews.
- Successful applicants are notified before the award start date.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through ProposalCentral for most programs.
- Some awards are managed by partner organizations.
- Letters of intent are required for certain awards.
- Reviewers may use the NIH rating scale for some applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs Program
What is the Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs?
The program supports Parkinson’s research funding across multiple award streams, with support levels ranging from fellowships to institutional awards. It funds research, training, and clinician-led projects that advance understanding and care in Parkinson’s disease.
How much funding can be received?
Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 17, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs program?
To be eligible for the Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs program, you must:
Parkinson’s disease focus
Match the award category
Submit during open period
What expenses are eligible under Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs?
Parkinson’s research projects
Clinical research and care innovation
Mentored training and fellowship research
Research conferences and expert meetings
Institutional research center programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs?
You can contact Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation (PFPF) by email at Grants@Parkinson.org or by phone at 0.
Where is the Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs available?
The Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs program is available across Canada.