Accelerating discovery and innovation dedicated to understanding causes, cures of mental illness and improving outcomes for those affected, now and in the future.
Inspiring hope by discovering the causes and cures of mental illness
Since its inception in 2018, the Discovery Fund has played a pivotal role in advancing groundbreaking research ideas and transformative initiatives across CAMH. Created as part of an unprecedented $100-million anonymous donation, the Discovery Fund has enabled CAMH to:
accelerate its efforts to transform the lives of people who live with mental illness
incubate and activate the next generation of leading scientists
foster discovery and innovation to advance our understanding of disease mechanisms, effective diagnosis and testing, and new ways to predict, prevent and recover from mental illness
enhance data platforms and analytics enabling cutting-edge research, and translation into clinical practice
These activities have positioned CAMH to make significant contributions to the field of mental health research, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for individuals navigating the challenges of mental health conditions.
The CAMH Discovery Fund aims to inspire hope by discovering the causes and cures of mental illness and improving outcomes for those affected, now and in the future. This video highlights some of the projects currently supported by the Discovery Fund, and how this transformative initiative has fostered the careers of CAMH scientists.
The Discovery Fund has served as a catalyst for groundbreaking research ideas and initiatives that are transforming the landscape of mental health. Learn more about these projects and how they are making tangible differences in the lives of individuals living with mental health challenges.
Discovery Fund Annual Talent Development Competition
The Discovery Fund hosts an annual Talent Development competition to provide support for postdoctoral fellows pursuing basic and clinical research related to one of our three priority areas. Find out more about how you can apply to join our team of world-class scientists.