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Required Information for Application:

1. Project Title: The title of the proposed research project.

2. Abstract: A summary of the project, including the research question, methods, expected outcomes, and significance.

3. Project Description: A detailed explanation of the research goals, objectives, and methodology, specifically addressing the investigation of mechanistic interactions between multiple etiology dementias and co-pathologies.

4. Significance and Innovation: A discussion of the potential impact and novelty of the proposed research, highlighting how it will contribute to the field of neurodegenerative diseases.

5. Specific Aims: A clear statement of the research objectives and specific questions to be answered.

6. Research Plan: A detailed description of the experimental design, including the selection of relevant co-pathologies (e.g., tau, alpha-synuclein, TDP-43, TMEM106B, vascular), risk factors, and co-morbidities. The plan should outline how the cellular and molecular mechanisms of multi-proteinopathy interactions will be investigated across brain regions and time.

7. Methods: A description of the experimental methods that will be used, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

8. Expected Outcomes: A discussion of the anticipated results and how they will contribute to a better understanding of the neurodegenerative processes and phenotypic outcomes associated with co-pathologies.

9. Timeline: A proposed timeline for the project, including key milestones and deliverables.

10. Budget: A detailed budget plan, including personnel, equipment, supplies, and other expenses required for the successful completion of the research.

11. Justification: A justification for the requested funding, including how the grant will enable the research to be conducted and the potential impact of the research findings.

12. Investigators: Names, qualifications, and roles of the principal investigator and other key personnel involved in the project.

13. Institutional Support: A statement of the institutional support available for the research project, including facilities, resources, and collaborations.

14. References: A list of references cited in the application.

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Up to 50% funding to a maximum $50,000 grant per project;
Applicants may receive up to 50% of eligible costs for up to $10,000 to $50,000 in grant funding per project;
The applicant is responsible for the remaining 50% of costs;
The annual CanExport contribution maximum is $99,999 (in the event of multiple projects approved in the same government fiscal year);
A group of related companies cannot receive >$200,000 in funding in a single fiscal year. Projects budgets should be between $20,000-100,000; and
Applicants can apply for funding multiple times as long as their prior CanExport application has been completed all reporting is finished.

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Maintain 1 to <500 full-time employees;
Earn annual revenues ranging from $100,000 to $100,000,000;
Be federally incorporated federally or classified as a limited liability partnership (LLP);
Create eligible project expenses of $20,000 or more; and
Be financially stable and able to pay all project expenses not covered by the program.

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