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2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health

Research Admin Offices:

  • ROADS

Funding Type:

Grant

Opportunity Type:

  • Grant

Value:

This competition will fund one (1) Network, with a total funding envelope of $5,000,000 CAD. The maximum
amount is $1,000,000 CAD per year for a maximum of five (5) years

Disciplines:

  • Health Sciences

Sponsors:

    Deadlines:

    Internal Deadline:

    April 2, 2026

    Sponsor Deadline:

    April 9, 2026

    Description:

    The purpose of this new funding opportunity is to enable cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research that addresses urgent research questions and significant gaps in rehabilitation and recovery for women with heart-brain health conditions (i.e. stroke, heart conditions, vascular cognitive impairment, and/or mental health in relation to these conditions). This includes research that addresses neurological or cerebrovascular conditions that impact cardiovascular health, or heart conditions impacting brain health.

    Eligibility:

    See guidelines.

    Application/Nomination Process:

    The Registration Form is available in both English and French. The NPA must complete and submit a Registration Form via SurveyMonkey by 3:00 pm ET on January 15, 2026. Required information includes NPA and PAs identification, CC Theme Leads, Network Title, keywords, and a one-page summary. Registration Forms submitted after the Deadline will not be accepted. There will be no appeal process for late submissions.

    Following the administrative review of the submitted Registration Form, applicants who are deemed eligible will receive a personalized, confidential link to a secure online ShareFile folder into which the NPA will upload the Application and all attachments.

    Resources:

    Additional details.

    Contact:

    For more information on how to apply, contact Beatrice Fletcher, Senior Advisor, ROADS.