Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
https://braincanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ALS-Canada-Brain-Canada-Discovery-Grants-Program-2020-ToR-EN.pdf
Sponsor/Award: BRAIN CANADA - ALS CANADA-BRAIN CANADA DISCOVERY GRANTS - 2020 FALL COMPETITION

Grant Amount: UP TO $125,000
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Sep 18, 2020
Sponsor's: Sep 25, 2020

Subject Areas: Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration, Quality Of Life, ALS
Description:

The 2020 Discovery Grants Program encompasses applications previously designated as Project Grants. The Discovery Grants Program is designed to support teams of multiple investigators and especially encourages multidisciplinary teams with individuals from outside the field who can combine their expertise in novel or innovative ways.

The purpose of the program is to invest in the best possible projects that are i) novel or innovative research approaches, supported by sound rationale and a feasible experimental plan, but not necessarily preliminary data, ii) focused on identifying causes of, or treatments for ALS and/or related neurological diseases, including primary lateral sclerosis, progressive muscular atrophy, and ALS/FTLD (frontotemporal lobar dementia), or iii) research focused on avenues to maximize function, minimize disability and optimize quality of life through symptom management, and support to families and persons or families living with ALS. Examples include, but are not limited to, management of secretions and cramps, psychological interventions to address mental health issues, nutritional interventions, respiratory care, engineering applications to reduce physical limitations, and programs to address the needs of caregivers. Please review the sponsor's guidelines for full submission details.

Application Details: A minimum of 2 investigators are required, from different institutions (or distinct departments within the same institution). A lead investigator must be named who will assume the administrative and financial responsibilities for the team grant. The lead investigator?s institution will be deemed the host institution for the grant and will receive the funding disbursements from Brain CanadaComplete applications should be submitted via email to the ALS Canada Research Team (research@als.ca), as a single PDF file by 1:00 pm ET on September 25, 2020. Applicants should request delivery and read receipts. An email acknowledging receipt of the application will be sent.
NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts:

Sponsor Contacts:

RESEARCH@ALS.CA
2155 Guy Street
Suite 900
Montreal, Quebec, Canada