2026 Research Grant Competition
Innovation and Collaborative Research

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Competition launch |
August 25, 2026 |
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Application deadline |
October 25, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET |
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Funding decisions |
January 2027 (subject to change) |
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Expected award start |
February 2027 (subject to change) |
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Funding award |
Up to $100,000 over 2 years |
The Ludmer Centre Research Grant Program provides catalytic funding for innovative and collaborative research advancing our understanding of the brain and mental health.
The 2026 competition supports projects that:
- Address novel questions in neuroscience, brain health, and mental health.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Develop new methods, technologies, datasets, or research resources.
Research areas include neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience, single-cell and spatial genomics, AI and data science, neuroscience, brain development and mental health.
Application Documents
[
request_for_applications.pdf] | [
application_form.docx] | [
budget_template.docx]
Application deadline: October 25, 2026
Questions? Contact ludmercentre [at] mcgill.ca