BRC Grants
In 2013, we introduced funding for Knowledge Translation (KT), Research Dissemination & Commercialization (RD&C), and Discovery (D). Since then, we have awarded $270,000, which in addition to funding specific research projects, has leveraged additional funds by those researchers in excess of $3 million. In late 2022, the KT grant program was modified and renamed as the Innovation Grant program.
Innovation Grants (formerly KT grants)
The Brain Repair Centre BRC‑Innovation Grant Program is intended to enhance the BRC’s mission to improve brain and neurological health outcomes for Nova Scotians and elsewhere. The BRC‑Innovation programme is designed to support new research discoveries that will have broader impact outside the immediate research/academic community. It is designed to move discoveries and inventions along the path to commercialization — with a view to attract new investment, create new neuroscience-based businesses, organizations and initiatives and to improve neurological health outcomes for Nova Scotians and Canadians. It provides funding for example, for proof-of-principle, pre-commercialization research projects, market research.
2026 Call for Submissions is closed. Results announced.
Link to past KT/Innovation Grant program recipients.
List of Publications associated with BRC innovation Grants (coming soon).
Research Dissemination & Commercialization (RD&C) Grants
The RD&C Grant Program supports events and meetings that are international in nature, that contribute to the dissemination, exchange and commercialization of research aimed at improving brain and neurological health outcomes for Nova Scotians and Canadians.
Click here for a list of RD&C Grant program recipients.
*2026 Call for Submissions is closed. Contact Eleanor for info. click here for details.
Discovery Grants
The Brain Repair Centre Discovery (BRC-D) Grant was designed to stimulate creative ideas and innovative research projects with the potential to generate important new discoveries. Funding was provided by the QEII Foundation in 2016 to allow successful applicants to pursue answers to clinically-relevant neuroscience questions so that findings may be applied to improve brain health and neurological outcomes for Nova Scotians and Canadians.
In order for future Discovery Grants to be awarded, the BRC requires funding or sponsorship. For more information about how you can support the future of the BRC-D Grant Program, contact Eleanor Seaman-Bolton.
2022 DMRF Graduate Studentships for Medical Neuroscience Research
The 2022 DMRF Graduate Studentships for Medical Neuroscience Research were awarded to support trainees in the Brain Repair Centre in pursuit of a MSc or PhD degree, whose research falls under the umbrella of neuroscience. Candidates were expected to show high potential for future research achievement and productivity. Funding was made possible by DMRF and five trainees received awards starting in September 2022.
Other Grants (non-BRC)
Funding Opportunities for Postdoctoral Fellows, Early-Career Investigators, and Clinician-Scientists in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
Brain Canada is excited to partner with the Alzheimer's Association on the International Research Grant Program (IRGP). The program funds research that will advance our understanding of Alzheimer's disease, identify new treatment strategies, improve care for people with dementia, and further our knowledge of brain health and disease prevention.
The Alzheimer's Association and Brain Canada Foundation are pleased to consider partnership for successful Canadian-led applications.
Deadline for receipt of Letters of Intent: August 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Deadline for receipt of Full Applications: October 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Please consult the Request for Applications linked for each program for full details on eligibility, requirements, and application instructions.
Alzheimer's Association Research Fellowship for All (AARFA)
This program is designed to nurture the next generation of scientists by providing funding to postdoctoral researchers who have completed their doctoral training and are actively working in Alzheimer's or dementia-related research under the mentorship of established investigators.
Alzheimer's Association Research Grant for All (AARGA)
This program aims to fund early-career investigators who have been in the position of Assistant Professor or the equivalent for no more than seven (7) years.
Alzheimer's Association Clinician Scientist Fellowship for All (AACSFA)
This program is designed to support the training of clinician scientists in Alzheimer's and all other dementias. For the purpose of this program, a clinician scientist is defined as an individual already trained, licensed and practicing in a clinical field that includes patient contact (e.g., neurology, psychiatry, geriatrics, psychology) or patient-related diagnostic studies (e.g., neuropathology and radiology).
This program has been made possible by the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), an innovative arrangement between the Government of Canada (through Health Canada) and Brain Canada, and by the Alzheimer's Association.
Lilly George Travel Award
In honour of Mrs. Lily George, this award will assist budding neuroscientists, who are senior level Dalhousie undergraduates in neuroscience, psychology, or biochemistry by providing funding to travel to a brain-related science conference in Canada or the USA. The award can be used for, but not limited to, the cost of registration, transport, accommodation, and food in accordance with department criteria.
The recipient will have demonstrated research excellence, intellectual, curiosity, originality, and rigor, and will show promise to become an independent researcher. Furthermore, the recipient should be a good communicator, both in oral settings and in written work, and should value cooperation and collegial interaction.
The next call for applications will be in the Spring of 2026.
