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This opportunity will support a large-scale, pivotal project that will significantly and sustainably advance research in the field of translational research on neurodegenerative diseases of aging. Ideas that will establish Canada as the world leader in a particular area are of great interest to the Institute. Projects must be led by Canadian researchers.

Available funding is $5,000,000 to $20,000,000 over five years. The process begins with the submission of a Letter of Intent; there is no deadline. Please see the opportunity website for more details and submission procedures.

Eligible Principal Applicants must be working in Canada at least 30% of the time at or above the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent, and be affiliated with a Canada Revenue Agency-qualified donee institution located in Canada. Co-Applicants/Collaborators must be at the post-doctoral level or above and can be working outside Canada.

Interested applicants may contact Matt Sacheli (matthew.sacheli@westonbrain.org) with any questions or concerns. Applicants may also contact the Office of Research Services (susan.haydt@dal.ca) with questions relating to internal review.

Please allow 5 business days for review by the Office of Research Services. LOIs with high potential will be invited by the Institute to continue the application process and instructed in further procedures and timelines.