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Azrieli Accelerator Catalyst Grants

The Azrieli Accelerator Catalyst Grant is hands down the only way we can answer our scientific question."

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Dr. Marie Arrieta, PhD

Associate Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, 2023 Azrieli Accelerator Catalyst Grant Recipient

Catalyst Grants support research teams that are unlocking discoveries and supporting children and adults with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Representing basic science, clinical research and social and population health, each project brings a diverse range of expertise to understanding neurodevelopment and neurodevelopmental conditions across the lifespan. 

Align with research priorities

Projects that receive funding align with at least one of the Azrieli Accelerator’s three Keystone Program areas: Brain Circuitry; Microbiome Influences; or Supports, Services & Systems.

Explore neurodevelopment

Projects are uncovering important discoveries related to neurodevelopment or neurodevelopmental conditions.

Create impact across the lifespan

Research teams focus on any developmental period across the lifespan, up and including older adulthood. 

Next round of applications open winter 2026

Azrieli Accelerator Catalyst Grant recipients

Learn about the teams and projects that have received Azrieli Accelerator Catalyst Grant funding. 

Catalyst Grant recipients