Hydrocephalus Canada’s Research Grant Program offers targeted research funding for clinicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals advancing care in hydrocephalus and spina bifida. This competitive grant supports innovative clinical research, translational studies, and patient-focused outcomes research aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment, and long-term quality of life.
Priority research areas include shunt technology and alternatives, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) diagnosis, infection management, congenital hydrocephalus, aging, and functional outcomes. We are committed to strengthening Canada’s research landscape by funding projects that drive measurable improvements in clinical care and patient outcomes.
Toronto-based investigators affiliated with recognized institutions are invited to apply. Applications open April 1, 2026. Guidelines can be found here.
This Canada-wide scholarship supports post-secondary students living with hydrocephalus and spina bifida who are currently enrolled or starting college, university, or trade programs in September. It celebrates ambition, resilience, and future goals while helping students move confidently toward their education and career dreams across Canada.
This bursary supports students living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus living in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada. The bursary provides financial support for post-secondary education. Recognizing ambition, resilience, and future goals while helping recipients pursue meaningful opportunities in their communities.
