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Ataxia Canada Foundation

Posted by Jaq-Lin Larder on August 19, 2024 in Research Funding

Ìýis launching a competition this fall, as pertaining to the following research areas:

Adaptation:

  • Exploring adaptive technologies and tools that assist individuals with ataxia in daily living.
  • Investigating environmental modifications and their impact on patient independence and safety.

Rehabilitation:

  • Evaluating the effectiveness of various physical therapy and occupational therapy interventions.
  • Assessing the long-term benefits of intensive rehabilitation programs on ataxia symptoms

Clinical Research:

  • Conducting randomized controlled trials to determine the efficacy of new rehabilitation protocols
  • Exploring the use of wearable technology to monitor and support patients remotely
  • Measuring the impact of rehabilitation and adaptation strategies on patients’ quality of life and functional independence.
  • Gathering patient and caregiver perspectives to inform future research and clinical practice.

The research grants awarded are normally for a period of one to two years and between $5,000 and $20,000 CDN as total annual budget allocated, although in exceptional circumstances it may be higher. Candidates are encouraged to seek co-funding from other organizations. Ataxia also encourages pan-Canadian collaborative research.


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Application Deadline: October 30, 2024


TheÌýgrants facilitatorÌýfor your faculty can be found on the staff contact page. For additional resources,Ìýclick here for guidanceÌýon internal deadlines and submission processes.

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