Research is key to unlocking better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for brain tumours. Every day, patients and families face the uncertainty of this disease, but through groundbreaking research, we are making strides toward a brighter future. Thanks to our donors and sponsors, we’re pleased to offer 2025 funding opportunities to support the next wave of discovery.

Our Youth Education Award Program provides one-time awards of up to $5,000 to support pediatric brain tumour survivors in pursuing their post-secondary education.

Deadline to apply: April 18, 2025

Our Trevor Harrison Scholarship awards $2,000 to politically engaged students impacted by a brain tumour, supporting their pursuit of post-secondary education and commitment to public policy, politics, and civic engagement.

Deadline to apply: April 18, 2025

Our Elevation Grant supports innovative glioblastoma research projects that demonstrate meaningful progress and potential impact, with funding of up to $50,000 in the first year and an additional $50,000 in the second year if successful completion of outlined goals in year one.

Deadline to apply: April 18, 2025

PROJECT UPDATES

Leandra Desjardins/Marco Bonanno

Pediatric Feature Grant Recipients

Pediatric brain tumour survivors (PBTS) are at risk for late effects related to their diagnosis and treatment. Long-term medical follow-ups are deemed essential, implying a transition from pediatric to adult healthcare settings. This pilot study aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a targeted transition readiness intervention for PBTS.

Amit Singnurkar

Feature

Grant Recipient

Project Title: “Mapping of Essential Amino Acid Metabolism for the Detection of Glioblastoma Multiforme Spread in Post-Surgical Patients”

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Derek Tsang and Fiona Schulte

Feature

Grant Recipients

Project Title: “Prospective Quality-of-Life Study of Children Treated with Repeat Radiotherapy for Brain Tumours (QoL-ReRT)”

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Mary Jane Lim-Fat Research

Grant Recipient

Project Title: “Assessing molecular, clinical and imaging predictors of response, quality of life measures and neurocognitive outcomes in young patients with low grade glioma undergoing multimodality therapy”

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Stefan Lang

Research

Grant Recipient

Project Title: “Simulating brain tumor resection to optimize onco-functional balance”

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Chantel Cacciotti

Research

Grant Recipient

Project Title: “Pediatric Bithalamic Glioma: A comprehensive clinical, radiological, pathological and molecular characterization”

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Sylvia Cheng

Feature

Grant Recipient

Project Title: “Radiotherapy and proton beam treatment for childhood brain tumours in Canada”

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STUDIES AND SURVEYS

Your experience matters!

Your participation in studies and surveys is essential to advancing brain tumour research in Canada. By contributing, you will support researchers in developing more effective treatments and enhancing the quality of life for patients and caregivers, helping to drive meaningful progress in the field.