Call for Collaborative Research Projects on the Brain – Apply Now!

🔹 Deadline to Notify CQDM of Intent to Apply: May 21, 2025
🔹 Application Submission Deadline: May 28, 2025, at 17:00 ET

Brain Canada and CQDM have partnered to support interprovincial collaborative biopharmaceutical research and development (R&D) projects focused on the brain. This funding opportunity aims to unite experts from academia and industry to advance platforms, tools, and biopharmaceutical innovations that will drive new breakthroughs in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of brain disorders. The initiative emphasizes brain research with direct applications to the biopharmaceutical sector, fostering collaboration, technological development, and the promotion of innovations from public institutions.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Applicants must be affiliated with and conduct research at a CIHR-eligible Canadian institution for the full duration of the grant.
• Research teams must include at least two independent investigators, with:
  • A principal investigator based at a research institution in Quebec.
  • An independent researcher from a research institution in another Canadian province.
• The team must collaborate with at least one Quebec-based small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
• Project budgets should range between $500,000 and $1 million.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

Brain Canada is committed to fostering excellence through equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, recognizing that an inclusive research environment enhances innovation and creativity.

New Eligibility Criteria

Projects involving a company with more than 250 employees may now apply; however, CQDM’s financial support may be adjusted. Contact CQDM for further details.

📌 For more details and to access the full Request for Applications, visit: Guide-appel-2025-CQDM-Brain-Canada-EN_Final.pdf  

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking brain research!

This content has been updated on 21 March 2025 at 15 h 01 min.