Our Mission
To Invest in the early careers of researchers who demostrate excellence and creativity in health and biomedical sciences.
Discovery Award
We provide research grants to the highest ranked applicants in our annual peer-reviewed competition.
Our Impact
As the oldest Canadian medical research charity, we have awarded over 1350 grants to early-career researchers across Canada.
Together with our donors and volunteers, we are launching health and biomedical discovery across Canada.
We identify young Canadian researchers with limited resources who demonstrate excellence and creativity in health and biomedical science and provide them with Discovery Awards.
Latest News & Stories
The Now-Renamed Banting Discovery Foundation Announces its 99th Cohort of Award Winners
Toronto, Ontario – As Canada’s first grant-giving charity in biomedical and health research, the Banting Discovery Foundation has announced the eight latest Discovery Award winners.
Unveiling Our 2024 Case for Support
As we step into a new year, we are excited to unveil our 2024 Case for Support, a comprehensive document that outlines our ambitious goals, the challenges we aim to tackle, and the impact we strive to make. This year, we’re not just asking for support; we’re inviting you to join us in a movement for change.
Banting Discovery Awardee, Dr. Robert Huber: Unraveling the Enigma of Batten Disease
Dr. Robert Huber, a Banting Discovery Awardee, is pioneering research into Batten disease, a devastating neurodegenerative disorder affecting children. Through innovative cellular studies and collaborative efforts, Dr. Huber seeks to unravel the disease’s intricacies, offering hope to countless families.
