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Brain Canada is pleased to announce a new program to leverage the strengths of theÌýFuture Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Program, which anchored by a generous gift from the Azrieli Foundation, provides funding to early-career researchers to build a foundation of research excellence and innovation in Canada.Ìý

The newÌýMomentum GrantsÌýprogram aims to enable researchers to build upon their previously funded initial projects and explore new dimensions of their research with the potential to generate breakthroughs in our understanding of the brain.ÌýÌý

This funding opportunity is open to previous recipients of Azrieli Foundation-Brain Canada Early-Career Capacity Building Grants or Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Grants. It has a funding envelope of $1,000,000 CAD to support up to five grants of $200,000 over two years. Through the Momentum Grants, it aims to provide researchers with funding to sustain and accelerate their ongoing research, allowing them to capitalize on the initial momentum generated through their seed funding.Ìý

Evidence clearly shows that increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in research environments enhances excellence, innovation, and creativity. Brain Canada is committed to excellence through equity, and it encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply to the funding opportunities, which will promote the expression of diverse perspectives, approaches, and experiences, including those of underrepresented groups. 

°ä±ô¾±³¦°ìÌýÌýto view the Request for Applications.Ìý

Deadline for Receipt of Registration Forms:ÌýFebruary 12, 2024 at 6pm ASTÌý
Deadline for Receipt of Full Applications:ÌýMarch 22, 2024 at 6pm ASTÌý

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Brain Canada atÌýfutureleaders@braincanada.ca.Ìý

For questions regarding internal procedure, contact theÌýgrants facilitatorÌýfor your faculty. For additional resources,Ìýclick here for guidanceÌýon internal deadlines and submission processes.