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Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau
Funding for early-career brain research
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 14, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program funds early-career Canadian brain researchers with up to $100,000 over two years. It supports innovative neuroscience projects, from fundamental research to clinical and knowledge translation activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Innovative and exploratory neuroscience research
- Fundamental, clinical, and knowledge translation research on the brain and nervous system
- Studies on neurological and mental health disorders
- Development of new methods or therapeutic approaches in neuroscience
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Detailed application
- Project summary and keywords
- Institutional approval information
- Biographical notice of the principal investigator
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early-career brain researchers
- Independent academic researchers in Canada
- Researchers in neuroscience and related brain health fields
Who is not eligible
- Postdoctoral fellows
- Adjunct faculty members
- Applicants with overlapping funded projects
- Applicants who already received an Azrieli early-career skills development grant or a previous Brain Canada Future Leaders grant
Eligible expenses
- Technical staff salaries and trainee stipends
- Supplies and materials
- Essential equipment purchase or maintenance
- Special services and user fees
- Knowledge mobilization costs, including travel, publishing, workshops, and online dissemination
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries or consulting fees for independent investigators with an academic or research position
- General office and laboratory equipment
- General project management overhead costs
- Systematic screening to identify biological components or reagents
- Operating grant applications
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of intent are checked for eligibility.
- Eligible letters of intent are reviewed by external peer reviewers.
- Top-ranked applicants are invited to submit a detailed application.
- Detailed applications are reviewed by at least two external reviewers and discussed by the committee.
- Applicants receive anonymous written feedback and the review decision is final.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted in two stages: a letter of intent and a detailed application.
- The program uses an external peer-review process.
- Applicants receive anonymous reviewer comments.
- Institutional and ethics approvals may be required before funds are released.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau. 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 Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau?
This program funds early-career Canadian brain researchers with up to $100,000 over two years. It supports innovative neuroscience projects, from fundamental research to clinical and knowledge translation activities.
How much funding can be received?
Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau program?
To be eligible for the Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau program, you must:
Early-career independent researcher
Canadian eligible institution
Letter of intent required
What expenses are eligible under Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau?
Innovative and exploratory neuroscience research
Fundamental, clinical, and knowledge translation research on the brain and nervous system
Studies on neurological and mental health disorders
Development of new methods or therapeutic approaches in neuroscience
Who can I contact for more information about the Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau?
You can contact Brain Canada Foundation by email at futureleaders@braincanada.ca.
Where is the Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau available?
The Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Programme futurs leaders canadiens de la recherche sur le cerveau is a Grant and Funding