Impact Grant

Overview of the Impact Grant program:

Turn your neuroCAM research into something that makes a real difference in the community.

Benefits of the Impact Grant program:

• Examples of Projects Branch Out is Looking For:
  • Community Collaboration: Partner with a community organization for an event.
  • Workshops and Seminars: Host workshops or seminars to engage the community with your research.
  • Interactive Exhibits: Create interactive exhibits or demonstrations to showcase your research to the public.
  • Educational Materials: Develop educational materials, such as brochures or videos, to explain NeuroCAM concepts.
  • Online Platforms: Set up online platforms or webinars to reach a broader audience.
  • Public Awareness Campaigns: Launch campaigns to raise awareness about the benefits of NeuroCAM.
  • School Programs: Develop programs to introduce NeuroCAM research to schools and educational institutions.
  • Knowledge Translation Event: Educate individuals with lived experience about NeuroCAM.
  • Commercialization Process: Initiate steps to bring your research to market.
  • Publishing Fees: Cover costs for open access publishing.
  • Travel Costs: Fund travel to share research ideas (when permissible).

Eligibility criteria of the Impact Grant program:

• To qualify for funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Community Impact: Funds must be used to benefit people in the community.
• University Affiliation: Applicants must be affiliated with one of Branch Outs partnering universities:
• University of Alberta
• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge
• University of Northern British Columbia
• University of Toronto
• University of Saskatchewan
• University of Victoria
• MacEwan University
• Mount Royal University
• Project Requirements: NeuroCAM research must be part of the project. Funds cannot be used for research costs.
• Mentorship: Having a community partner as a mentor is recommended.
• Budget: The budget must be reasonable, and cost-saving measures will improve competitiveness.
• Consultation: Selected projects must consult with Branch Out to promote success.
• Acknowledgment: Funded projects should acknowledge Branch Out as a sponsor.
• Future Consideration: If we cannot fund your application in the current quarter, we will keep it on file for up to one year for future consideration.