Posts Categorized: Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

HRF 2026 Health System Solutions Grant Program- LOI

The Health Research Foundation (HRF) is pleased to launch the 2026 Health System Solutions Grant Program to support bold, applied research that improves how patients access and benefit from innovative medicines in Canada. Too often, patients face system barriers such as delays, fragmented care pathways, and inconsistent referral processes that prevent them from getting the treatment they… Read more »

PromoScience call for applications

Please note only one application may be submitted per each Faculty/School per competition year. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) invites applications for initiatives that promote the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) to Canada’s young people, particularly to groups that are underrepresented in NSE careers. PromoScience encourages a wide variety of… Read more »

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Research Fund (NLHRF) – Innovation Grants- Application

The Newfoundland and Labrador Health Research Fund (NLHRF) is a fund provided by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and administered by the Faculty of Medicine that aims to build a comprehensive multi-disciplinary health research ecosystem in Newfoundland and Labrador. Deadlines The Registration deadline for Innovation Grants will be: July 10th, 2026  (submitted to NLHRF@mun.ca) The Application… Read more »

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Research Fund (NLHRF) – Innovation Grants- Registration

The Newfoundland and Labrador Health Research Fund (NLHRF) is a fund provided by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and administered by the Faculty of Medicine that aims to build a comprehensive multi-disciplinary health research ecosystem in Newfoundland and Labrador. Deadlines The Registration deadline for Innovation Grants will be: July 10th, 2026  (submitted to NLHRF@mun.ca) The Application… Read more »

Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) – Full Application

BWF’s Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) provide $560,000 over five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of faculty service. These awards are open to U.S. and Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents. The Burroughs Wellcome Fund launched the Career Awards at the Scientific Interface in 1999 to… Read more »

Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) – LOI

BWF’s Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) provide $560,000 over five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of faculty service. These awards are open to U.S. and Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents. The Burroughs Wellcome Fund launched the Career Awards at the Scientific Interface in 1999 to… Read more »

Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) program – Full Application

The Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) program provides opportunities for assistant professors to bring multidisciplinary approaches to studying human infectious diseases. The program aims to provide accomplished investigators at the assistant professor level with opportunities to study what happens at the points where the systems of humans and potentially infectious agents connect…. Read more »

Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) program – LOI

The Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) program provides opportunities for assistant professors to bring multidisciplinary approaches to studying human infectious diseases. The program aims to provide accomplished investigators at the assistant professor level with opportunities to study what happens at the points where the systems of humans and potentially infectious agents connect…. Read more »

Genomics for National Security: Atlantic Canada’s Dual-Use Technology – Full Application

Genome Atlantic, in partnership with Vimy Forge, a national defence accelerator, is launching a regionally-focused funding call under Genome Canada’s Genomics Applications Partnership Program (GAPP). The regional initiative is designed to connect regional companies and researchers with funding for dual-use technology development. With $900,000 available to support 2-3 projects, this competition bridges public research and… Read more »

Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative Connection Grants (SARI-CG)

Please note: Applicants must complete the Connection Grants application form and follow the accompanying instructions. The Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative (SARI) is a joint effort between the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) in partnership with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), to fund research leading… Read more »

Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Changing Nature of Security and Conflict- Stream 2-Dec 2026

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 SSHRC, in partnership with NordForsk, is pleased to launch a Knowledge Synthesis Grants (KSG) competition to mobilize, examine and… Read more »

*REVISED* Mitacs Accelerate Defence and Security Call

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Tiffany Sudworth, Mitacs Grants Coordinator at tnkvacther@mun.ca and Dr. Charlene Simmonds, Research Security Manager at csimmonds@mun.ca early in the application process to discuss research security mitigation or concerns. In support of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, Mitacs is launching a call for proposals that will mobilize academic talent to help… Read more »

Canada Research Training Awards Suite—Research Travel Supplements

Canada’s three federal research funding agencies are pleased to introduce the Canada Research Training Awards Suite—Research Travel Supplements (CRTAS-RTS). This program replaces the previous Canada Graduate Scholarships—Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements and is designed to support exceptional graduate students and researchers as they expand the global reach and impact of their work. The new RTS will be… Read more »

New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)

Eligible organizations can apply for up to $50,000 for projects that are led by seniors and are volunteer based.  Organizations will have until July 14, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. to submit applications. Further program information and eligibility criteria can be found by visiting the NHSP Funding Page.  Please note that your project must meet all… Read more »

SSHRC Insight Grants: October 2026 Competition

“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 »

Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Changing Nature of Security and Conflict- Stream 1-Dec 2026

SSHRC, in partnership with NordForsk, is pleased to launch a Knowledge Synthesis Grants (KSG) competition to mobilize, examine and synthesize social sciences and humanities research on The Changing Nature of Security and Conflict. The resulting syntheses will help identify roles the academic, public, private and not-for-profit sectors could play in promoting more inclusive and equitable societies;… Read more »

Mitacs Accelerate Global Excellence Award – Phase 2 Launch

The Mitacs Accelerate Global Excellence Award supports outstanding international researchers and Canadians abroad in relocating to Canada to undertake collaborative, industry-focused research. The award provides $170,000 over two years to support the recruitment, relocation, and integration of international postdoctoral talent into Canada’s research and innovation ecosystem. A partner organization is required and will contribute $42,500 plus tax per year, covering half of the $85,000 annual award. Mitacs has partnered with CIFAR to offer… Read more »

Accessible Canada Fund call for proposals

Eligible organizations can only submit 1 application per CRA Business Number for this CFP. Please contact RIS (ris@mun.ca) if you plan to submit an application for this call. The CFP is open until July 28, 2026, at 3:00PM (EDT). This funding opportunity will support projects that promote the implementation of the Accessible Canada Act and… Read more »

DOD Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) HSR Award– Pre-Application

The Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Health Services Research Award – Pre-Application Due: September 24, 2026 Maturing research ideas into clinical practice and patient benefit is at the heart of all CDMRP research programs. Despite significant investment, the gap between what is possible… Read more »

DOD Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) – Application

The Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Clinical Trial Award – Pre-Application Due: July 13, 2026 The TBIPHRP Clinical Trial Award mechanism supports the rapid execution of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management of psychological… Read more »

DOD Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) – Pre-Application

The Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Clinical Trial Award – Pre-Application Due: July 13, 2026 The TBIPHRP Clinical Trial Award mechanism supports the rapid execution of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management of psychological… Read more »

DOD CDMRP Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) – Full Application

The Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Clinical Trial Award The TERP Clinical Trial Award (CTA) mechanism supports the advancement, execution, and analysis of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the prevention, treatment or management of symptoms, diseases, or conditions associated with or… Read more »

DOD CDMRP Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP)– Pre Application

The Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Clinical Trial Award The TERP Clinical Trial Award (CTA) mechanism supports the advancement, execution, and analysis of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the prevention, treatment or management of symptoms, diseases, or conditions associated with or… Read more »

DOD – Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) – Application

The Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Data Science Award The FY26 PCRP Data Science Award (DSA) supports research that develops or uses quantitative and analytical approaches, processes and/or systems to obtain knowledge and insight from large and/or complex sets of prostate cancer data. If successful, the studies… Read more »

DOD – Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) – Pre-Application

The Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Data Science Award The FY26 PCRP Data Science Award (DSA) supports research that develops or uses quantitative and analytical approaches, processes and/or systems to obtain knowledge and insight from large and/or complex sets of prostate cancer data. If successful, the studies… Read more »

DOD Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) – Full Application

The Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Discovery Award The FY26 MBRP Discovery Award is intended to support innovative, untested, non-incremental, groundbreaking research that provides new insights, paradigms, technologies, or applications in combat-relevant burn care. The proposed project may be exploratory, hypothesis-driven, or hypothesis-generating research, but must be… Read more »

DOD Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) – Pre-Application

The Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Discovery Award The FY26 MBRP Discovery Award is intended to support innovative, untested, non-incremental, groundbreaking research that provides new insights, paradigms, technologies, or applications in combat-relevant burn care. The proposed project may be exploratory, hypothesis-driven, or hypothesis-generating research, but must be… Read more »

DOD Melanoma Research Program (Scholar/Survivorship Awards)– Application

The Melanoma Research Program (MRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Melanoma Academy Scholar Award The intent of the FY26 MASA is to solicit applications for Scholars to join the MA. This award mechanism enables the Scholar to pursue a melanoma project, with the guidance of a Career Guide, that may be basic,… Read more »

DOD Melanoma Research Program (Focused Program/Team Science/Idea Awards) – Pre-Application

The Melanoma Research Program (MRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Focused Program Award – Rare Melanomas The FY26 MRP FPA-RM supports a multidisciplinary research program of at least two, but not more than three, distinct but complementary projects addressing an overarching question relevant to rare melanomas (see Figure 1). Applications for the… Read more »

DOD- Epilepsy Research Program – Application

The Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Leveraging Research Award The intent of the Leveraging Research Award is to support basic, translational, and/or clinical research that repurposes or expands existing research resources to accelerate the understanding of PTE and associated comorbidities. Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center (ViP-TERC) – Faulty… Read more »

DOD Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) – Pre-Application

The Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: Leveraging Research Award The intent of the Leveraging Research Award is to support basic, translational, and/or clinical research that repurposes or expands existing research resources to accelerate the understanding of PTE and associated comorbidities. Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center (ViP-TERC) – Faulty… Read more »

DOD Autism Research Program (ARP)- Application

The Autism Research Program (ARP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: – Career Development Award The Career Development Award (CDA) supports early-career, independent investigators and/or the transition of established investigators from other research fields to conduct innovative, highimpact ideas or early-phase, proof-of-principle clinical trials with the potential to have a major impact on autism. – Clinical… Read more »

DOD Autism Research Program (ARP) – Pre-Application

The Autism Research Program (ARP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities: – Career Development Award The Career Development Award (CDA) supports early-career, independent investigators and/or the transition of established investigators from other research fields to conduct innovative, highimpact ideas or early-phase, proof-of-principle clinical trials with the potential to have a major impact on autism. – Clinical… Read more »

Research Support Program, Quebec Government

A call for proposals is currently open under the Research Support Program until June 12, 2026. Submitted proposals must address one of the following three themes and respond to one of the questions listed below, or a related research question. You must prioritize the study of Quebec within the Canadian federation or propose a comparative approach.  Themes… Read more »

BioCanRx Call for Proposals – Full Application

This $6M investment will be aimed at advancing promising cancer immunotherapies and enabling technologies toward the clinic, and supporting the adoption of these therapies into the Canadian healthcare system. Full program details and application materials will be released on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. This call for research proposals will seek applications to the following funding… Read more »

BioCanRx Call for Proposals – LOI

This $6M investment will be aimed at advancing promising cancer immunotherapies and enabling technologies toward the clinic, and supporting the adoption of these therapies into the Canadian healthcare system. Full program details and application materials will be released on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. This call for research proposals will seek applications to the following funding… Read more »

Pfizer – AI-Enabled Models for Timely COVID-19 Treatment with Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir: Eligibility & Drug–Drug Interaction Management

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) 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 GMG competitive grant program involves a publicly posted Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a… Read more »

Pfizer Advancing Genomic Competence and Patient Centered Care in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) 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 GMG competitive grant program involves a publicly posted Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a… Read more »

Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards

Brain Canada is excited to announce the 2026 Rising Stars Trainee Awards. Trainees are the learners of today and the leaders of tomorrow and we are committed to supporting the next generation of researchers to help ensure the success of the Canadian brain research ecosystem. This program aims to recognize the excellent research being conducted at… Read more »

Health Research Foundation 2026 HRF Medal of Honour

Awarded annually, the Medal of Honour is one of Canada’s leading recognitions in health sciences, policy, and research, celebrating exceptional individuals whose work has significantly improved the lives of Canadians and advanced health knowledge nationally and around the world. “The Medal of Honour recognizes leaders whose work has transformed how we understand, deliver, and improve… Read more »

Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Grant

The Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Grant (GOMRG) supports advancement in lung cancer research programs that are anywhere in the continuum from basic, high impact discovery to translational work of direct relevance to the clinic and beyond. The goal of the program is to provide a mechanism for scientists to study innovations and accelerate the application… Read more »

DOD – Vision Research Program (VRP) – Application

Clinical Trial Award The VRP CTA supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management of service-connected eye injury and visual dysfunction. Clinical trials may be designed to evaluate promising new products, pharmacologic agents (drugs, biologics or medical devices), clinical guidance and/or emerging approaches… Read more »

DOD – Vision Research Program (VRP) – Pre-Application

Clinical Trial Award The VRP CTA supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management of service-connected eye injury and visual dysfunction. Clinical trials may be designed to evaluate promising new products, pharmacologic agents (drugs, biologics or medical devices), clinical guidance and/or emerging approaches… Read more »

DOD Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Impact/LAHR/TTD Awards – Application

Impact Award The FY26 PRMRP Impact Award supports applied research, defined as use-inspired and practice-oriented science that brings together outcomes from basic research, and insights from the real-world environment, to foster clinical applicability. The Impact Award intends to translate the fundamental understanding of underlying mechanisms toward clinical applications that have the potential for major near-term… Read more »

DOD Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Impact/LAHR/TTD Awards – Pre-Application

Impact Award The FY26 PRMRP Impact Award supports applied research, defined as use-inspired and practice-oriented science that brings together outcomes from basic research, and insights from the real-world environment, to foster clinical applicability. The Impact Award intends to translate the fundamental understanding of underlying mechanisms toward clinical applications that have the potential for major near-term… Read more »

DOD Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Discovery and Research Advancement Awards – Application

Discovery Award The FY26 PRMRP Discovery Award intends to support innovative, untested, non-incremental, high-risk/potentially high-reward research that will provide new insights, paradigms, technologies or applications. The proposed project may be exploratory, hypothesis-driven, or hypothesis-generating research, but must be novel and must be based on a strong scientific rationale and a well-developed study design and plan… Read more »

DOD Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Discovery and Research Advancement Awards – Pre-Application

Discovery Award The FY26 PRMRP Discovery Award intends to support innovative, untested, non-incremental, high-risk/potentially high-reward research that will provide new insights, paradigms, technologies or applications. The proposed project may be exploratory, hypothesis-driven, or hypothesis-generating research, but must be novel and must be based on a strong scientific rationale and a well-developed study design and plan… Read more »

DOD CDMRP Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award – Application

The FY26 LCRP Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award (PCOSA) supports highrisk, high-reward research studies that span the spectrum of survivorship, health outcomes and comparative effectiveness research, including quality of life, symptom and side effect management, resilience, and co-morbid conditions. The overall intent of the FY26 LCRP Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award is to promote evidence-based… Read more »

DOD CDMRP Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award – Pre-Application

The FY26 LCRP Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award (PCOSA) supports highrisk, high-reward research studies that span the spectrum of survivorship, health outcomes and comparative effectiveness research, including quality of life, symptom and side effect management, resilience, and co-morbid conditions. The overall intent of the FY26 LCRP Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award is to promote evidence-based… Read more »

DOD CDMRP Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Idea and Translational Research Awards – Application

Idea Development Award The FY26 LCRP Idea Development Award (IDA) mechanism promotes new ideas that are still in the early stages of development and have the potential to yield impactful data and new avenues of investigation. This award supports conceptually innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate… Read more »

DOD CDMRP Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Idea and Translational Research Awards – Pre-Application

Idea Development Award The FY26 LCRP Idea Development Award (IDA) mechanism promotes new ideas that are still in the early stages of development and have the potential to yield impactful data and new avenues of investigation. This award supports conceptually innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate… Read more »

DOD – Hearing Restoration Research Program – Application

Focused Research Award The FRA supports promising basic through translational research that accelerates drug discovery and therapeutic development for hearing restoration after military-relevant auditory system injury.  The FRA may be used to support preclinical studies and/or clinical research. However, the FRA may not be used to conduct clinical trials. Tinnitus or vestibular-related research is excluded…. Read more »

DOD Hearing Restoration Research Program (HRRP) – Pre-Application

Focused Research Award The FRA supports promising basic through translational research that accelerates drug discovery and therapeutic development for hearing restoration after military-relevant auditory system injury.  The FRA may be used to support preclinical studies and/or clinical research. However, the FRA may not be used to conduct clinical trials. Tinnitus or vestibular-related research is excluded…. Read more »

ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program 2026

Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 Discovery Grant Program.The purpose of the Discovery Grant Program is to invest in high-impact projects focused on identifying causes of, or treatments for, ALS and/or related neurological diseases, including primary lateral sclerosis, progressive muscular atrophy, and ALS/FTLD (frontotemporal lobar dementia) or advancing… Read more »

Janeway Foundation’s 2026 Research Awards

The Janeway Research Advisory Committee (JRAC) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the Janeway Foundation’s 2026 Research Awards. These awards support research which has the potential to improve children’s health care in Newfoundland and Labrador. This year’s research grants will be awarded in the following three categories. • Independent Investigators… Read more »

NFRF (New Frontiers in Research Fund) Exploration 2026 – Full Application

The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) supports world-leading interdisciplinary, international, high-risk / high-reward, transformative and rapid-response Canadian-led research. The goal of the Exploration stream is to inspire high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. Exploration grants support research that pushes boundaries into exciting new areas. Researchers are encouraged to think “outside of the box” and undertake research that defies current paradigms;… Read more »

NFRF (New Frontiers in Research Fund) Exploration 2026 – Notification of Intent to Apply (NOI)

The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) supports world-leading interdisciplinary, international, high-risk / high-reward, transformative and rapid-response Canadian-led research. The goal of the Exploration stream is to inspire high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. Exploration grants support research that pushes boundaries into exciting new areas. Researchers are encouraged to think “outside of the box” and undertake research that defies current paradigms;… Read more »

Canada Research Chairs Program – Call for Proposals

Proposals are now invited for the Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP). Please see the attached Call for all of the details, including the required approval form to accompany proposal submissions. Further information regarding the CRCP can be found here. The Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP) stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada… Read more »

DOD – Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP) – Full Application

Clinical Translational Research Award The CTRA supports studies that will move promising, well-founded preclinical and/or clinical research findings closer to clinical application, including diagnosis, prognosis or treatment of TSC. Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award The Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award (EHDA) supports the initial exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain and potentially groundbreaking concepts in the TSC research field. The… Read more »

DOD – Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP) – Pre-Application

Clinical Translational Research Award The CTRA supports studies that will move promising, well-founded preclinical and/or clinical research findings closer to clinical application, including diagnosis, prognosis or treatment of TSC. Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award The Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award (EHDA) supports the initial exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain and potentially groundbreaking concepts in the TSC research field. The… Read more »

DOD – Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP) – Full Application

Clinical Trial Award The MSRP Clinical Trial Award mechanism supports the rapid execution and analysis of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management of multiple sclerosis (MS). Clinical trials may evaluate promising new products, pharmacologic agents (drugs, biologics, or medical devices), clinical guidance, and/or emerging approaches and… Read more »

DOD Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP) – Pre-application

Clinical Trial Award The MSRP Clinical Trial Award mechanism supports the rapid execution and analysis of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management of multiple sclerosis (MS). Clinical trials may evaluate promising new products, pharmacologic agents (drugs, biologics, or medical devices), clinical guidance, and/or emerging approaches and… Read more »

DOD – Lupus Research Program (LRP) – Full Application

Idea Award The LRP IA supports innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could ultimately lead to a critical discovery or major advancement relevant to lupus. This award mechanism supports studies that have the potential to reveal entirely new avenues for investigation. The application must describe how the new idea will enhance the existing knowledge of lupus or… Read more »

DOD Lupus Research Program (LRP)- Pre-application

Idea Award The LRP IA supports innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could ultimately lead to a critical discovery or major advancement relevant to lupus. This award mechanism supports studies that have the potential to reveal entirely new avenues for investigation. The application must describe how the new idea will enhance the existing knowledge of lupus or… Read more »

DOD – Spinal Cord Injury Research Program – Application

Clinical Translation Research Award The SCIRP CTRA is intended to support high-impact, new or emerging clinical research that requires additional preliminary studies, such as feasibility, pilot or optimization, to prepare for future larger-scale clinical trials or implementation. This funding mechanism has two objectives: • Advance Clinical Translation: To accelerate the translation of current and emerging… Read more »

DOD – Spinal Cord Injury Research Program – Pre-Application

Clinical Translation Research Award The SCIRP CTRA is intended to support high-impact, new or emerging clinical research that requires additional preliminary studies, such as feasibility, pilot or optimization, to prepare for future larger-scale clinical trials or implementation. This funding mechanism has two objectives: • Advance Clinical Translation: To accelerate the translation of current and emerging… Read more »

DOD Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) ID/TRP Awards – Application

Idea Development Award The PCARP Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-risk/highreward research that could lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate progress in improving outcomes for individuals with pancreatic cancer. Innovative ideas with the potential to yield impactful data and new avenues of investigation are the focus of this… Read more »

DOD Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) ID/TRP Awards – Pre-Application

Idea Development Award The PCARP Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-risk/highreward research that could lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate progress in improving outcomes for individuals with pancreatic cancer. Innovative ideas with the potential to yield impactful data and new avenues of investigation are the focus of this… Read more »

DOD Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Focused Pilot Award – Application

The PCARP Focused Pilot Award supports the exploration and development of impactful and innovative concepts under a patient-centered focus area of pancreatic cancer research that could ultimately lead to major advancements that will have a profound effect on patients’ overall quality of life. The research this award supports should strive to produce robust preliminary data… Read more »

DOD Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) IIR and Pilot Awards – Application

Investigator-Initiated Research Award The OCRP Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) is intended to support high-impact research that addresses a critical need and has the potential to make an important contribution to ovarian cancer or patient/survivor care. Research projects may focus on any phase of research, from basic laboratory research through translational research, excluding clinical trials. The… Read more »

DOD Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) IIR and Pilot Awards – Pre-Application

Investigator-Initiated Research Award The OCRP Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) is intended to support high-impact research that addresses a critical need and has the potential to make an important contribution to ovarian cancer or patient/survivor care. Research projects may focus on any phase of research, from basic laboratory research through translational research, excluding clinical trials. The… Read more »

DOD Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) CT/ECI Awards– Application

Clinical Trial Award The OCRP Clinical Trial Award mechanism supports the rapid execution and analysis of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management of ovarian cancer. Clinical trials may be designed to evaluate promising new products, pharmacologic agents (drugs, biologics or medical devices), clinical guidance, and/or emerging… Read more »

DOD Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) CT/ECI Awards– pre-application

Clinical Trial Award The OCRP Clinical Trial Award mechanism supports the rapid execution and analysis of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management of ovarian cancer. Clinical trials may be designed to evaluate promising new products, pharmacologic agents (drugs, biologics or medical devices), clinical guidance, and/or emerging… Read more »

DOD Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) BA3/BA4/TBCC Awards – Application

Breakthrough Award Level 3 The intent of the FY26 BCRP Breakthrough Award is to support promising research with high potential to lead to or make breakthroughs in breast cancer. This funding level supports advanced translational studies. Where relevant, the application must demonstrate proof of the availability of, and access to, necessary data, samples, cohort(s), and/or… Read more »

DOD Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) BA3/BA4/TBCC Awards – Pre-application

Breakthrough Award Level 3 The intent of the FY26 BCRP Breakthrough Award is to support promising research with high potential to lead to or make breakthroughs in breast cancer. This funding level supports advanced translational studies. Where relevant, the application must demonstrate proof of the availability of, and access to, necessary data, samples, cohort(s), and/or… Read more »

DOD Breast Cancer Research Program BA/CRE/EHS/TBCCD Awards – Application

Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2 Proposed research must have the potential for a major impact and accelerate progress toward ending breast cancer. The near-term and/or long-term impact must move beyond a minor advancement and have the potential to lead to a fundamentally new strategy or approach to preventing or ending breast cancer that is… Read more »

DOD Arthritis Research Program (ATRP) – Application

Clinical Research Award The FY26 ATRP Clinical Research Award (CRA) is intended to support clinical research that evaluates disease-specific factors and interventions. Research supported by this mechanism is intended to generate clinically useful evidence with potential to optimize patient outcomes and inform clinical care or policy. Research addressing any and all types of arthritis is… Read more »

DOD Arthritis Research Program (ATRP) – Pre-application

Clinical Research Award The FY26 ATRP Clinical Research Award (CRA) is intended to support clinical research that evaluates disease-specific factors and interventions. Research supported by this mechanism is intended to generate clinically useful evidence with potential to optimize patient outcomes and inform clinical care or policy. Research addressing any and all types of arthritis is… Read more »

DOD Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) – application

Clinical Outcomes and Biomarkers Award The FY26 ALSRP COBA supports the development and/or validation of clinical outcomes and biomarkers to enrich clinical trials in ALS. Projects can be relevant to a specific therapy, a class of therapeutics, or to a specific ALS subtype (such as a particular genetic mutation) and do not have to broadly… Read more »

DOD Alzheimer’s Research Program (AZRP) Awards – Application

Transforming Care Award The FY26 TrCA intends to support well-designed non-incremental clinical research/trials in dementia care that provide significant impact and solutions for the AD/ADRD field, Community, and military health. Funded research will support the evaluation of interventions, innovations, and solutions in critical areas in dementia care. Applications may address knowledge gaps, interventions, strategies, technologies… Read more »

DOD Alzheimer’s Research Program (AZRP) Awards – Pre-application

Transforming Care Award The FY26 TrCA intends to support well-designed non-incremental clinical research/trials in dementia care that provide significant impact and solutions for the AD/ADRD field, Community, and military health. Funded research will support the evaluation of interventions, innovations, and solutions in critical areas in dementia care. Applications may address knowledge gaps, interventions, strategies, technologies… Read more »

CCS Research Training Awards – Master’s 2026 Competition – Full Application

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Research Training Awards – Master’s program aims to support growth and innovation in the next generation of diverse cancer researchers across Canada. This program was co-developed with guidance from CCS advisors, including Black and Indigenous community members, and is continuously reviewed to monitor and improve its impact. Recognizing that marginalized groups… Read more »

CCS Research Training Awards – Master’s 2026 Competition – Abstract

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Research Training Awards – Master’s program aims to support growth and innovation in the next generation of diverse cancer researchers across Canada. This program was co-developed with guidance from CCS advisors, including Black and Indigenous community members, and is continuously reviewed to monitor and improve its impact. Recognizing that marginalized groups… Read more »

CCS Research Training Awards – PhD and Postdoctoral Level 2026 Competitions – Full Application

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Research Training Awards program aims to support growth and innovation in the next generation of diverse cancer researchers across Canada. This program seeks to build inclusive capacity in cancer research, while fostering interdisciplinary learning, knowledge translation, mentorship and patient and community engagement opportunities. To address structural and systemic barriers to inclusion,… Read more »

CCS Research Training Awards – PhD and Postdoctoral Level 2026 Competitions – Abstract

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Research Training Awards program aims to support growth and innovation in the next generation of diverse cancer researchers across Canada. This program seeks to build inclusive capacity in cancer research, while fostering interdisciplinary learning, knowledge translation, mentorship and patient and community engagement opportunities. To address structural and systemic barriers to inclusion,… Read more »