Scientific research and patient care are inextricably linked. The Azrieli Foundation fosters excellence and innovation in scientific research, from fundamental to translational, and improves lives by supporting quality healthcare.
Centres of Research Excellence
By establishing and supporting centres of excellence, the Azrieli Foundation provides critical resources and connections to scientists, clinicians and trainees working in fundamental and clinical research and clinical care.
University of Calgary: Azrieli Accelerator
Weizmann Institute of Science: Azrieli Institute for Brain and Neural Sciences and Azrieli Institute for Human Brain Imaging and Research
Ben Gurion University of the Negev: Azrieli National Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopment Research
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre and Azrieli Centre for Neuro-Radiochemistry
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem: Azrieli Center for Stem Cells and Genetic Research
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology: Rappaport Technion Integrated Cancer Center
Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital: Azrieli Centre for Autism Research
Healthcare and Caregiving
We seek to improve the lives of individuals and strengthen communities by supporting healthcare providers, medical education and health system approaches that meet diverse needs.
Bar-Ilan University: Azrieli Faculty of Medicine
Jewish General Hospital: Azrieli Heart Centre
Canadian Friends of Sheba Medical Center: Sheba Azrieli Cardiovascular Tower and MSR – Israel Center for Medical Simulation
Through the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, a unique initiative powered by the Azrieli Foundation, we support caregivers and care providers, advance the capacity of the caregiving field and advocate for visionary social policy.
Training and Capacity Building
We foster excellence and innovation in research by supporting infrastructure and capacity-building initiatives.
Mount Sinai Hospital: Azrieli Israel Medical Fellows
Jewish General Hospital: Azrieli Israel Medical Fellows
Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital: Tranforming Autism Care Consortium – Quebec Autism Research Training Program
Funding Opportunities
In addition to the Azrieli Science Grants Program, the Azrieli Foundation partners with organizations to support open funding opportunities across many areas, including neuroscience, global health and early career researcher support.
Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research in partnership with Brain Canada
Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program in partnership with Canadian Institutes of Health Research, International Development Research Centre and Israel Science Foundation (see recipients of the latest round of funding)
Azrieli Global Scholars in partnership with CIFAR
Transitions in Care in partnership with Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award in partnership with Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Research Grants
We support the work of brilliant scientists who are exploring novel ideas and making breakthroughs in their fields.
Randomized Control Trial of Metformin for Fragile X Syndrome in partnership with University of Alberta and University of California Davis and CHU Ste. Justine
Integrated Navigational Support for Families of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in partnership with Kids Brain Health Network
Learning Health System for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in partnership with McMaster University
Autism Data Collaborative in partnership with Autism Alliance of Canada and University of Manitoba
Past Initiatives and Grants
Past initiatives catalyzed by the Azrieli Foundation continue to promote excellence in the science and healthcare fields.
Azrieli Program in Brain, Mind & Consciousness in partnership with CIFAR
Azrieli Institute for Systems Biology in partnership with Weizmann Institute of Science
Azrieli Neurodevelopmental Research Program in partnership with Brain Canada
Introducing the Azrieli Accelerator at the University of Calgary
Continuing its groundbreaking support of brain research, particularly in neurodevelopment, the Azrieli Foundation announced on January 26th a new commitment of $25 million to the University of Calgary.
Our Mission
Our mission is to connect and nurture potential, wherever it exists, with the resources and the wisdom necessary to open the doors to a better world — one individual at a time.
How we work
At the Azrieli Foundation we are passionate about a rigorous but creative approach to philanthropy, strategic collaborations, leadership and bold thinking. We believe these are the keys to knowledge that will create positive outcomes for future generations. We aim to achieve measurable impact in our priority funding areas and to improve the lives of others.
Learn more about our work in Neurodevelopment
We are proud to support research initiatives and community programs that enhance the quality of life for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Learn more about our work in Fellowships
By providing exceptional scholars with access to academic resources and opportunities, we encourage creative thinking, the cross-pollination of ideas and novel solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues.
The Azrieli Foundation is strictly apolitical. As a registered charity, the Azrieli Foundation does not engage in or fund any partisan political activities.
