Funding Programs

Program Description

The NeuroConnect Program is designed to foster clinical and research collaborations across Alberta, expanding beyond our traditional partners (University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and University of Lethbridge) to also include smaller institutions such as polytechnics and colleges with relevant neuroscience, mental health, and related departments.

The exchange visitors may engage in activities such as:

• Delivering academic seminars or invited lectures
• Meeting with research groups to initiate or participate in collaborative projects
• Preparing manuscripts and grant proposals
• Engaging with graduate and undergraduate students
• Supporting graduate studies activities (e.g., committee meetings, thesis examinations)

Although a formal seminar is encouraged, it is not required. Applications from postdoctoral fellows or students traveling for job interviews may also be considered, subject to available funds.

A key feature of the program is to encourage hosts to bring visitors to their institutions to connect with students, residents, and practitioners, thereby fostering community and knowledge exchange throughout the province. The program supports visitors from various neuroscience related fields, including basic, clinical, rehabilitation, and behavioral neuroscience and mental health.

Eligible Costs

NeuroConnect funds are designated to support travel costs and expenses for student-focused connections and collaborations. Please note that honoraria or entertainment expenses are not eligible for funding and must be covered by other sources. Overnight accommodations are generally not supported through this grant but may be considered in proposed budgets for exchanges involving long distances.

Maximum Budgets

• 0 to 200 km: Up to $300
• 201 to 500 km: Up to $500
• 501 km and above: Up to $750

The maximum budgeted amount is capped at $750 per exchange.

**All approved funds will be paid out as an honorarium in appreciation of your contribution to collaborative research, education, and/or
translation in Alberta, and may subject to a 15% withholding tax by the government at the time of payment.

Please note that applications should be submitted at least 15 business days before the planned visit/event.

Campus Alberta Neuroscience, in partnership with the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, the Tannenbaum Open Science Initiative at the Montreal Neurological Institute, and the Ontario Brain Institute, with support from The Hilary & Galen Weston Foundation are proud to launch the Canadian Neuroanalytics Scholars Program (Programme Canadien de Recherche Neuroanalytique). This program addresses the need to effectively utilize existing open neuroscience data in Canada and the increasing demand for professionals in the artificial intelligence and machine learning space by training scholars with advanced analytical skills and hands-on experience, leveraging and linking the infrastructure, resources, and expertise of research and industry partners across Canada.

Campus Alberta Neuroscience (CAN), in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories (AS AB/NT), is pleased to announce the launch of the Hope for Tomorrow Research Competition, focused on research that has the potential to make a significant impact on the quality of life of patients, families, and caregivers through exploration into the causes, prevention, treatment, and cure of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.