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Scientific Research Projects
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Supports research on music’s impact on humans
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 2, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This program provides up to $20,000 to support research on the impact of music on the human condition. Eligible activities include studies on music’s effects on mood, cognition, healing, the well-being of music professionals, and the creative process underlying music.
Activities funded
- Scientific research on how music affects mood
- Scientific research on how music affects cognition
- Scientific research on how music relates to healing
- Research on the medical and occupational well-being of music professionals
- Research on the creative process underlying music
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 19,850
Randomized trial of music-based stress regulation for paramedics in shift work
$ 19,975
Study of group songwriting effects on depression recovery and cognition
Documents Needed
- Completed online Letter of Inquiry
- Project overview and contact information
- Brief bios of key personnel
- Research dissemination plan
Eligibility
- The project focuses on research about the impact of music on the human condition
- The proposal presents a strong methodological design
- The project includes an innovative research question
Who is eligible?
- Organizations
- Individuals
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Selection criteria
- Strength of methodological design
- Innovative research question
How to apply
Step 1: Complete online Letter of Inquiry
- Submit one completed online Letter of Inquiry
- Include project contact information
- Provide a project overview
- State the research question
- Outline the methodology (e.g., number of subjects, control groups)
- Describe the impact/application of the research
- List existing project partners and/or financial support (if any)
- Describe the intended plan to disseminate research findings
- Add brief biographies of key personnel
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