Dear Kids Brain Health Champions,
In this month’s edition, we’re excited to share stories and important updates:
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Network News and Highlights
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Apply for the KBHN-Mitacs Accelerate Research Awards
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Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) is proud to once again partner with Mitacs to help translate research into action. KBHN will provide a $5,000 top-up to the student stipend for three eligible Mitacs Accelerate internships. The Mitacs internship award of $7,500 must be matched 1:1 in cash by a partner organization resulting in a $15,000 award. KBHN will provide a $5,000 top up for a total award value of $20,000.
These awards give students and postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to apply their expertise in real-world contexts, while creating better outcomes for children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
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Save the Date: KBH+ Conference 2026
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KBHN is thrilled to announce the return of our annual conference, taking place next year from October 18–20, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta.
We are proud to be spotlighting KBH+, our unified identity that reflects our shared mission. KBH+ represents connection, collective impact, and our commitment to improving outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
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This #GivingTuesday, spark brighter futures for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
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At Kids Brain Health Foundation (KBHF), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to join our mission to improve the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities — and the families who support them — across Canada.
Your support strengthens vital programs that change lives — from early identification of developmental challenges to effective interventions that help children learn and grow, and family support initiatives that ensure parents and caregivers are never alone on their journey.
Through KBHF’s Brighter Futures Fund, we invest in research, innovation, and community programs that translate scientific discoveries into practical solutions for families who need them most.
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Indigenous Stream proposal deadline on Dec 5
If you haven’t submitted your application yet, the deadline for the Indigenous Stream call for proposals is December 5. In partnership with Brain Canada, KBHN has launched as Indigenous funding opportunity to support projects that improve outcomes for Indigenous children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. Read more…
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Kids Brain Health Network, situated at Simon Fraser University (SFU) Burnaby, respectfully acknowledges the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.
Le Réseau pour la santé du cerveau des enfants, situé au sein de l’Université Simon Fraser (SFU) de Burnaby, reconnaît respectueusement les territoires traditionnels non cédés des peuples Salish de la Côte, notamment les nations səl̓ilw̓ ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm (Kwikwetlem), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) et xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam).
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