The American College of Neuropsychopharmacology awards the Joel Elkes award to a young scientist in recognition of outstanding clinical research in neuropsychopharmacology.

The 2014 Klaus J. Jacob Research Prize Laureate has been awarded to Micheal Meany in recognition of his pioneering, cutting edge research on the biological mechanisms by which parental behaviour affects brain development and lifelong function. The Klaus J. Jacobs Awards is one of two international prizes presented to honour scientific achievements that are of exceptional social relevance in promoting the development of children and youth.The Jacobs Foundation attaches great importance to the practical application of scientific findings achieved through interdisciplinary research. The Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize also includes an award of one million Swiss francs, (1M USD).

The Member of the Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service in or to a particular community, group or field of activity

Graham Boeck Foundation & CIHR’s Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addictions (INMHA) present the Samarthji Lal Award every year to one researcher in psychiatry for outstanding contributions in the field.

Every year, Québec Science selects the top 10 scientific discoveries by Quebec scientists.

This is the highest award for biomedical research, given by the Government of Quebec, which "goes to scientists whose research aims fall within the field of biomedicine. These fields include the medical sciences, the natural sciences, and engineering".

The Alzheimer Society of Canada identifies, develops and facilitates national priorities that enable its members to effectively alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's and related diseases, promotes research and leads the search for a cure.