Posts Categorized: Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars

Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to announce the launch of the 2026/27 Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars. The objective of the competition is to increase the number of highly-qualified Indigenous trainees across Canada committed to working in the fields of heart and/or brain research. In the context of this award, heart and/or brain health research… Read more »

Turnbull-Tator Award in Spinal Cord Injury and Concussion Research

Brain Canada is delighted to continue its collaboration with the Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research in our shared mission to advance research efforts that seek to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by spinal cord and brain injuries. The Turnbull-Tator Award aims to recognize an outstanding publication by a researcher at… Read more »

SSHRC Insight Development Grants – February 2026 Competition

Academic Units have assumed the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, CIHR Foundation, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, NSERC Discovery, and NSERC RTI Grants competitions.  Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the electronic submission for these grants, but will be supporting Academic Units in their… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – November 2026

Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – August 2026

Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – May 2026

Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – February 2026

SSHRC will be holding webinars regarding the above-mentioned competitions via MS Teams. They will outline what is new this year and will include a question period. Registration is required for these webinars. Detailed information for the webinars is below: Date Time (eastern) Topic Language Webinar Access November 25, 2025 11 a.m. to 1 p. m. Connection… Read more »

2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health – Application

Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to launch the 2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health The third Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health, is focused on rehabilitation and recovery following acute heart-brain health events such as stroke, heart attack, and cardiac arrest. Women recovering from heart-brain events—such… Read more »

2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health – Registration

Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to launch the 2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health The third Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health, is focused on rehabilitation and recovery following acute heart-brain health events such as stroke, heart attack, and cardiac arrest. Women recovering from heart-brain events—such… Read more »

CAAIF Research Fellowship in Immunology supported by Takeda Canada

The objective CAAIF Research Fellowship in Immunology is to support the research career of promising researchers and to produce high-quality research in Immunology with a focus on Immunodeficiency and related areas. Applications must be submitted by January 21 2026 at 11:59 pm in the time zone of the applicant. See here for more information.

Early Career Researcher Award in Asthma

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases in Canada affecting over 11.82% of the population (4.7 million people) with well-recognized biological sex differences. Asthma disproportionately affects children and youth and is a leading cause for emergency room visits and hospitalizations in children. Chronic airway inflammation affects the health, wellbeing and quality of… Read more »

Lung Ambition Awards

The Lung Ambition Awards is a joint initiative between Lung Cancer Canada, The Lung Ambition Alliance and AstraZeneca Canada. Since its launch, a total of $300,000 has been granted to six Canadian teams pursuing research across the continuum of lung cancer care, tackling the disease from end to end. This includes screening and early detection,… Read more »

CIHR Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher Award

The Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award is the newest addition to the HSI program, and is launched biennially. The award provides early career researchers (ECRs) the opportunity to: – develop their embedded research roles and programs; – apply their research skills to help health system organizations tackle high priority challenges, contribute to evidence-informed decision-making, strengthen… Read more »

2026 IHSPR-CAHSPR Health Services & Policy Research Impact Award

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR) and Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) are pleased to launch the inaugural Health Services and Policy Research Impact Award competition. The HSPR Impact Award recognizes HSPR that has made an impact by demonstrably contributing to the transformation of health systems, improving people’s lives, or generating social… Read more »

AACR-CIHR Scholar-in-Training Awards 2026

As part of its longstanding partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is delighted to re-launch the open call for applications for the AACR-CIHR Scholar-in-Training Awards (SITA). An expansion of the highly prestigious and successful AACR SITA competition, these awards will support young investigators from Canada, particularly from… Read more »

CIHR – Research Excellence, Diversity and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award

The CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award Program is intended to advance scientific excellence and foster diversity in Canada’s research ecosystem. It supports the professional development and career progression of trainees to establish and sustain strong, independent research programs in academia. Diverse perspectives strengthen scientific quality, creativity, and innovation, with… Read more »

Blood cancer research grant opportunities – LOI

Blood Cancer Quality of Life Grant Program The intent of this funding opportunity is to support new research designed to address quality of life challenges experienced by Canadians affected by blood cancers. Learn more Operating Grant Program The Operating Grant is designed to provide funding to research that may ultimately lead to a significant change… Read more »

Breast Cancer Canada 2026 Research Grant Competition – Full Application

Breast Cancer Canada is now accepting applications for the 2026 Research Grant Competition, awarding a total of $250,000 CAD to accelerate precision oncology in Lobular Carcinoma breast cancer. This national grant program is designed to fuel innovation in precision diagnostics and targeted treatment driven by Canadian research teams who are shaping the future of breast… Read more »

Breast Cancer Canada 2026 Research Grant Competition – LOI

Breast Cancer Canada is now accepting applications for the 2026 Research Grant Competition, awarding a total of $250,000 CAD to accelerate precision oncology in Lobular Carcinoma breast cancer. This national grant program is designed to fuel innovation in precision diagnostics and targeted treatment driven by Canadian research teams who are shaping the future of breast… Read more »

Worksafe BC

Do you have a research idea that could improve workplace health and safety? We are pleased to announce new grant opportunities are now open to workers, employers, students, academic researchers, and others who are interested in conducting research related to our research priorities and improving workplace health and safety. Research Training Awards Applications due: January 16,… Read more »

COLLABORATE Grant Program: Supporting Ageing Adults Living with Rare Diseases

Pfizer and the CanAge are collaborating to offer a new grant opportunity seeking grant proposals for programs that seek to explore innovative approaches to persistent challenges impacting older adults living with rare diseases. Grants will be awarded in support of organizations/institutions working to improve programs and policies focused on improving the care of adults living… Read more »

SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants – 2025-26 Competitions (December 2025)

Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »

Cardiac Arrest Team Grants – Application

Heart & Stroke, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and Brain Canada, is proud to announce a joint commitment of $5 million over five years to support the Cardiac Arrest Team Grants funding opportunity. This bold initiative aims to significantly improve the prediction of cardiac… Read more »

Cardiac Arrest Team Grants – Registration

Heart & Stroke, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and Brain Canada, is proud to announce a joint commitment of $5 million over five years to support the Cardiac Arrest Team Grants funding opportunity. This bold initiative aims to significantly improve the prediction of cardiac… Read more »

MHRC-Mitacs Annual Indigenous Mental Health Studentship 2026

MHRC is proud to partner with Mitacs on this funding opportunity for Indigenous university, college or postgraduate students across the country to work with their academic supervisor and partner with a local service provider or Indigenous community organization. Topic Area MHRC and Mitacs are partnering through the Mitacs Indigenous Pathways Initiative, to support the brightest Indigenous… Read more »

SSHRC Partnership Grants—Stage 1

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Partnership Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research partnerships program. Proposals exclusively for partnered research training initiatives are… Read more »

2025 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research – Full Application

Brain Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program, which supports early-career researchers as they pursue bold, new ideas to solve the mysteries of the brain. The purpose of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program is to accelerate novel and transformative research that will fundamentally… Read more »

2025 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research – LOI

Brain Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program, which supports early-career researchers as they pursue bold, new ideas to solve the mysteries of the brain. The purpose of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program is to accelerate novel and transformative research that will fundamentally… Read more »

Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research

The Canadian Cancer Society Inclusive Excellence Prize The Inclusive Excellence Prize will be given to an individual who has demonstrated commitment, leadership and (potential for) impact in the advancement of Canada’s cancer research ecosystem from an equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility lens, both among those conducting the research and those benefiting from its outcomes. The… Read more »

CIHR Travel Awards – Institute Community Support

Through the Institute Community Support (ICS) Program, CIHR Institutes and Initiatives are launching the ICS Travel Awards competition for master’s and doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, early career researchers, and knowledge users to present their own research at national and international meetings, workshops, or conferences. The specific objective of this funding opportunity is to: Provide travel… Read more »

CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grants – ICS (Winter 2026)

CIHR’s mandate is to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened health care system. As part of that mandate, since its inception, CIHR has helped shape the field of knowledge mobilization and… Read more »

2025 National Pancreas Conference (NPC) Financial Grants – Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society

Supports multidisciplinary pancreatic cancer research and knowledge-sharing at Canada’s only disease-specific conference dedicated to pancreatic cancer. Complete details (including criteria) can be found on the conference website here Three distinct funding opportunities available:  1-Research Awards – $7,500 each Celebrate multi-disciplinary collaboration – especially projects that bring together expertise from more than one province 📅 Deadline… Read more »

Banting Foundation Discovery Award – Full Application

The Banting Discovery Foundation provides feasibility and pilot grants that help early career scientists establish their independence and launch their research programs. These funds support the day-to-day realities of running a research program—from hiring trainees to acquiring essential equipment—empowering researchers to pursue bold ideas that push the boundaries of health and biomedical science. The Discovery… Read more »

Banting Foundation Discovery Award – NOI

The Banting Discovery Foundation provides feasibility and pilot grants that help early career scientists establish their independence and launch their research programs. These funds support the day-to-day realities of running a research program—from hiring trainees to acquiring essential equipment—empowering researchers to pursue bold ideas that push the boundaries of health and biomedical science. The Discovery… Read more »

Next Generation Pregnancy Initiative

Award: Up to $500,000 over four years ($125,000/year) Deadline: December 4, 2025 (3:00 pm ET) Focus Areas: The call seeks to support creative approaches to healthy and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including underlying mechanisms of normal pregnancy, preeclampsia, preterm birth, and late term pregnancy loss (projects focused on miscarriage at 10 weeks or less and infertility… Read more »

CIHR SPOR SUPPORT Unit Extension

Patient-Oriented Research (POR), which is foundational to evidence-informed health care, refers to a continuum of research that engages patients, including People with Lived/Living Experience (PWLLE), as partners throughout the research process, focuses on patient and community-identified priorities, and improves patient outcomes. This research, conducted by multidisciplinary teams with relevant partners, aims to apply the knowledge generated to… Read more »

Brain Canada/Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) Indigenous Stream

Brain Canada is proud to support Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) for the Indigenous Stream – Call for Proposals. This funding opportunity will support impactful projects to improve outcomes for Indigenous children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities, while recognizing and honouring the knowledge, priorities, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples. We invite academics in partnership with Indigenous communities to bring… Read more »

endMS Doctoral Studentship Awards

The endMS Doctoral Studentship Award provides opportunities for research training and broadening the scientific understanding of MS for students currently enrolled in a Doctoral level program. MS Canada (MSC) will support studentships aligned with our strategic plan. The strategic plan outlines four key impact goal areas: Advance Treatment and Care: Research that aims to advance treatment… Read more »

SSHRC Impact Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours for information on these awards. SSHRC Impact Awards are designed to build on and sustain Canada’s research-based knowledge culture in all research areas of the social sciences and humanities. The awards recognize outstanding researchers and celebrate their research achievements, research training, knowledge mobilization and outreach activities funded partially… Read more »

Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this on this competition. The Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education recognizes an engineer who has demonstrated exemplary contributions to the education and development of engineering students at a Canadian higher education institution. Eligibility criteria Recipients must meet the following eligibility criteria: Be… Read more »

Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellow

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this competition. Induction into the CAHS as a Fellow is considered one of the highest honours within Canada’s academic community. CAHS Fellows, who serve as unpaid volunteers, are nominated by their institutions and peers and selected in a competitive process based on their… Read more »

The France Canada Research Fund – FCRF + Program – ROUND 2

The France Canada Research Fund is a major instrument of Franco-Canadian scientific cooperation, created in 2000 through an agreement between the French Embassy in Canada and a consortium of 23 Canadian universities. This 2026 call is limited to former FCRF awardees (2001-2024) to strengthen the collaboration and target external funding. The funding is awarded in… Read more »

The France Canada Research Fund – FCRF + Program – ROUND 1

The France Canada Research Fund is a major instrument of Franco-Canadian scientific cooperation, created in 2000 through an agreement between the French Embassy in Canada and a consortium of 23 Canadian universities. This 2026 call is limited to former FCRF awardees (2001-2024) to strengthen the collaboration and target external funding. The funding is awarded in… Read more »

France Canada Research Fund (FCRF) – New Research Collaboration Program

The France Canada Research Fund is a major instrument of Franco-Canadian scientific cooperation, created in 2000 through an agreement between the French Embassy in Canada and a consortium of 23 Canadian universities. Please read the guidelines below for details on the internal submission process. The 2026 call for proposals is open to any research field… Read more »

The John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship

The 2025 deadline for nominations is Friday, October 31st at 5 PM The John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship, named for the first president of Memorial University College, recognizes faculty who embody the university’s mission by demonstrating exceptional teaching, undertaking world-class research and sharing their knowledge and expertise widely. The award is comprised of the… Read more »

Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, for information on this program. Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships recognize early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering, and support them in enhancing their research capacity so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others. NSERC awards up to six… Read more »

NSERC Synergy Awards for Innovation

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. Nomination deadline: December 5, 2025, 8:00 pm (ET). The Synergy Awards for Innovation honour partnerships of strong, complementary and collaborative teams who have generated new knowledge and accelerated the application of research results to create benefits for Canada and Canadians. The… Read more »

Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering recognizes highly collaborative Canadian research teams from different disciplines who have combined their expertise to produce achievements of outstanding significance in the natural sciences or engineering. The prize competition is… Read more »

NSERC John C. Polanyi Award

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. Created in 2006, the NSERC John C. Polanyi Award recognizes an individual or team whose research conducted in Canada has led to a recent outstanding advance in the natural sciences or engineering.The award is open to all researchers at any… Read more »

Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering is awarded annually to an individual whose body of work, conducted in Canada in the natural sciences or engineering, has demonstrated persistent excellence and influence. The award celebrates Canada’s most outstanding… Read more »

NSERC Awards for Science Promotion

The NSERC Awards for Science Promotion recognize individuals and groups who inspire others by promoting science to the general public. Examples of science promotion activities that could be considered for the award include: – organizing science camps, fairs, clubs or mentorship programs with youth organizations – enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in existing programs –… Read more »

Alzheimer’s Society Research Grant Program (ASRP)

Brain Canada is proud to be supporting the Alzheimer Society of Canada for the 2025-2026 Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) The Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) is a successful initiative, within which all regional Alzheimer Societies, the Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC), partners and donors collaborate to support research that alleviates the personal and social… Read more »

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) Anti-Hate Call

The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) is launching a new call for proposals as part of Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate. This new Anti-Hate Call is intended to fund initiatives to address and prevent hate in Canada with the following objective: Empower communities to prevent and address hate by fostering inclusion, resilience, and unity… Read more »

Brain Canada Momentum Grants – Application

Brain Canada is pleased to announce a new cycle of the Momentum Grants program to leverage the strengths of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Program, which, anchored by a generous gift from the Azrieli Foundation, provides funding to early-career researchers to build a foundation of research excellence and innovation in Canada. The 2025 Momentum… Read more »

Brain Canada Momentum Grants – Registration

Brain Canada is pleased to announce a new cycle of the Momentum Grants program to leverage the strengths of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Program, which, anchored by a generous gift from the Azrieli Foundation, provides funding to early-career researchers to build a foundation of research excellence and innovation in Canada. The 2025 Momentum… Read more »

Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) 2026-2027

NSTP program offers supplementary funding to assist students in the completion of research projects in the North.  Graduate and senior undergraduate students from any discipline who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents may apply in conjunction with their faculty supervisor. Undergraduate and Graduate students who meet the program eligibility requirements, under the supervision of a… Read more »

Parkinson Canada Research Program

The Parkinson Canada Research Program supports promising researchers as they discover new ways to understand and diagnose Parkinson’s, new treatments and care approaches, and ways to improve quality of life for people affected by Parkinson’s. The 2026 Research Grant Competition is now open, and applications are being accepted from researchers and trainees at various career… Read more »

CIHR Team Grant : Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods – Full Application

The NOVA classification system is the most widely studied system to characterize food processing and the most extensively used by researchers around the world to investigate the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on health. According to this system, UPFs are “industrial formulations made mostly or entirely with substances extracted from foods, often chemically modified, and… Read more »

CIHR Team Grant : Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods – LOI

The NOVA classification system is the most widely studied system to characterize food processing and the most extensively used by researchers around the world to investigate the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on health. According to this system, UPFs are “industrial formulations made mostly or entirely with substances extracted from foods, often chemically modified, and… Read more »

Mitacs – Horizon Europe International Mobility Award (IMA)

Mitacs is proud to announce the launch of new funding opportunity available to our full and associate member partner institutions: The Mitacs – Horizon Europe International Mobility Award (IMA) is designed to link Canadian researchers and innovators with the largest funding framework in the European Union. In July 2024, Canada joined Horizon Europe as an… Read more »

Accelerator Grants: Neurodegeneration x Immunology – Application

Deadline for receipt of Registration Forms:  September 16, 2025 at 17:00 ET   Brain Canada and Krembil Foundation are excited to announce the launch of the Accelerator Grants: Neurodegeneration x Immunology program! This team grant aims to support innovative, bold, and exploratory research to understand the role of the immune system in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease,… Read more »

Accelerator Grants: Neurodegeneration x Immunology – Registration

Deadline for receipt of Registration Forms:  September 16, 2025 at 17:00 ET   Brain Canada and Krembil Foundation are excited to announce the launch of the Accelerator Grants: Neurodegeneration x Immunology program! This team grant aims to support innovative, bold, and exploratory research to understand the role of the immune system in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease,… Read more »

CIHR Project Grants: Spring 2026 Application

“Academic Units with both an Associate Dean of Research (ADR) and a unit Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO) are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions. Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the… Read more »

CIHR Project Grants: Spring 2026 Registration

“Academic Units with both an Associate Dean of Research (ADR) and a unit Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO) are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions. Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the… Read more »

Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) – Full Application

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is now accepting applications for the Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS). This highly competitive award provides $700,000 over five years to support physician-scientists at a critical transition in their careers—from advanced postdoctoral training to the early years of faculty service. CAMS is designed to: Protect time for high-impact research as… Read more »

Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) – LOI

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is now accepting applications for the Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS). This highly competitive award provides $700,000 over five years to support physician-scientists at a critical transition in their careers—from advanced postdoctoral training to the early years of faculty service. CAMS is designed to: Protect time for high-impact research as… Read more »

Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program – Application

Brain Canada is excited to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association on the International Research Grant Program. The Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program (IRGP) funds research that will advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, identify new treatment strategies, improve care for people with dementia and further our knowledge of brain health and disease prevention. Through a… Read more »

Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program – LOI

Brain Canada is excited to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association on the International Research Grant Program. The Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program (IRGP) funds research that will advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, identify new treatment strategies, improve care for people with dementia and further our knowledge of brain health and disease prevention. Through a… Read more »

Flights and Fieldwork for the Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST 2025)

Deadline extended for the FAST program to Monday, October 20 at 1 pm ET.  The objective of the Flights and Fieldwork for the Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST) AO is to support research projects in Canadian universities and post-secondary institutions that will contribute to the development of new scientific knowledge and space technologies, while giving students hands-on experience… Read more »

Heart & Stroke Foundation Grant-in-Aid – Application

The Grant-in-Aid (GIA) program provides operating funds to support important, pertinent, novel research in the areas of heart disease and stroke. GIA funding promotes research discovery, exploration and innovation across all health research themes. Knowledge gained from scientific findings contributes to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health of Canadians through prevention, treatment and recovery. Research is… Read more »

Salary Based Research Grants Program

This self-funded program opportunity permits, under certain conditions, a researcher to receive a research grant in lieu of their salary, through a mechanism which includes peer review. The grant may be used for all the purposes of a grant-in-aid of research, except salary remuneration for the Researcher. This program covers only research activities and is… Read more »

Publication Subvention – September 2025

This program provides financial assistance to scholarly publishing from within the university community. Priority will be given to original book-length manuscripts of merit. Book chapters will be considered where funds permit. Assistance may be requested towards: – Top-up funds to a publisher where the publisher makes this a condition of publication or publication costs where… Read more »

Catalyst Grant : Partnering for Impact (Partnering for Impact 2025-2026)

The primary purpose of this initiative is to foster the creation and strengthening of research partnerships that reinforce trust and mutual understanding between researchers, knowledge users (including people with lived and/or living experience, policy makers, decision makers, and health providers), Knowledge Holders, communities, and health and community organizations (including public health). The aim of these… Read more »

Catalyst Grant : Digital Health- Full Registration

This funding opportunity will catalyze discovery in digital health, advance pivotal research, and inform applications or interventions relevant to CIHR-IMHA’s broad mandate areas. This funding opportunity also seeks to benefit the continued integration of technology into healthcare in Canada. These grants are reserved for early and mid-career researchers, and Indigenous Health researchers at any career… Read more »

Catalyst Grant : Digital Health- Registration

This funding opportunity will catalyze discovery in digital health, advance pivotal research, and inform applications or interventions relevant to CIHR-IMHA’s broad mandate areas. This funding opportunity also seeks to benefit the continued integration of technology into healthcare in Canada. These grants are reserved for early and mid-career researchers, and Indigenous Health researchers at any career… Read more »

Team Grant : Pan-Canadian Network: Emerging LHS in Perinatal Mental Health

“RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them.” Description: This funding opportunity will support the development of a learning health system (LHS) network in perinatal mental health…. Read more »

Cancer Research Training Program (CRTP) Awards – Application

extended deadline: October 9, 2025 2025 Fall CRTP Award Competition The Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute CRTP Award competition provides funding to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical research fellows enrolled in the Cancer Research Training Program and undertaking cancer research at recognized institutions in Atlantic Canada. A limited number of traineeship awards will be offered to outstanding applicants… Read more »

Cancer Research Training Program (CRTP) – Intent to Apply

2025 Fall CRTP Award Competition The Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute CRTP Award competition provides funding to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical research fellows enrolled in the Cancer Research Training Program and undertaking cancer research at recognized institutions in Atlantic Canada. A limited number of traineeship awards will be offered to outstanding applicants with an interest in cancer… Read more »

Horizon Europe – ERC Synergy Grant

“RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them.” Description: The aim is to provide support for a small group of two to four Principal Investigators to jointly address ambitious… Read more »

Lung Cancer Canada- Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Award

Founded in honour of lung cancer advocate and former Lung Cancer Canada Board member Geoffrey Ogram, this award funds high-impact projects focused on early detection, prevention, and disparities across populations. RESEARCH FOCUS: The research focus of applications should revolve around early detection and/or the etiology of lung cancer in different demographics and populations. Deadline: September… Read more »

Lung Cancer Canada – Give a Breath Research Award- Round Two

A second round of funding is now available to support new projects focused on treatment innovations beyond first-line therapy for advanced lung cancer patients. RESEARCH FOCUS: The research focus of applications should revolve around advancements for patients with advanced or metastatic (i.e., stage III or IV) lung cancer; specifically, initiatives that apply to those beyond… Read more »

Parkinson Canada – Patient Engagement in Research Grant

Funding available for patient engagement in Parkinson’s research We believe research is strongest when it’s shaped by the voices of those it aims to serve. That’s why we’re launching a new Patient Engagement in Research Grant, designed to bring people affected by Parkinson’s (PaP) into every stage of the research process. We’re inviting proposals that… Read more »

Pfizer – COVID-19 Disease Burden on the High Risk Population

  Pfizer External Research & Grants (ER&G) (formerly Global Medical Grants & Partnerships) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement, or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies. Pfizer’s ER&G competitive grant program involves a publicly posted Request… Read more »

Operating Grant : Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research Centre (Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre)

About the Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Program This funding opportunity is part of the NEIHR Program. In 2019, CIHR funded nine (9) NEIHR Centres based in the following regions: Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. CIHR is now looking to extend the regional coverage of… Read more »

CIHR Project Grant : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement- Full Application

“Academic Units with both an Associate Dean of Research (ADR) and a unit Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO) are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions. Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the… Read more »

CIHR Project Grant : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement -Registration

“Academic Units with both an Associate Dean of Research (ADR) and a unit Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO) are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions. Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the… Read more »

Canada Research Chairs Program – Call for Proposals

Established in 2000, the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program offers eligible Canadian degree-granting institutions the opportunity to nominate a diverse cadre of outstanding researchers for professorships in areas that will further an institution’s strategic research plan, enabling them to maximize their contributions as centres of research and research training. The CRC Program allocates its Chair… Read more »

NSERC – Discovery Grant – (2025 competition) – Application

“Academic Units with both an Associate Dean of Research (ADR) and a unit Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO) are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions. Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the… Read more »