Weston Family – Proof-of-Principle 2023: The Microbiome and Precision Nutrition – Application
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire within unit
Memorial Deadline: Wednesday 4th, October 2023
External Deadline: Wednesday 11th, October 2023
Description
Please note: the Memorial Deadline has been extended for an additional day to accommodate the Thanksgiving Break.
Please note: Applicants must submit an LOI to be considered for an invitation to submit full proposal.
The Weston Family Foundation, through its Weston Family Microbiome Initiative, is pleased
to announce new programming in support of Canadian research efforts on the human
microbiome. This program will provide funding to support innovative projects that:
1) Advance the application of the microbiome in improving human health
2) Foster greater collaboration within the Canadian research community
3) Position Canada as a global leader in the field of microbiome research
The Proof-of-Principle 2023 program will provide research grants of up to $300,000 over
a maximum of 30 months to support high-impact projects that seek to leverage the
microbiome to maximize the health benefits of precision nutrition.
Eligible Projects will:
• Leverage the microbiome to maximize the benefits of nutrition in people.
• Evaluate microbiome heterogeneity and how it impacts nutrient metabolism
in humans.
Important Dates*
Information Webinar June 14th and July 5th at 3:00 PM ET
Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline August 1st at 2:00 PM ET
Full Proposal Deadline October 11th at 2:00 PM ET
Anticipated Award Notice November 2023
For more details, please visit the Weston Family Foundation Website, here.