Posts Categorized: Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

CIHR Operating Grant : Human Frontier Science Program – Research Grants – LOI

The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) is unique in supporting international collaboration to undertake innovative, risky, basic research at the frontier of the life sciences. The program is implemented by the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO). Since 1990, over 8000 researchers from more than 70 countries have been supported. Of these, 29 HFSP awardees have… Read more »

CIHR Human Frontier Science Program – Fellowship Program – Full Application

The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) is an international program of research support implemented by the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO). The HFSP promotes international collaboration in basic research focused on the elucidation of the sophisticated and complex mechanisms of living organisms. HFSP supports novel, innovative and interdisciplinary basic research focused on the complex mechanisms… Read more »

CIHR Human Frontier Science Program – Fellowship Program – LOI

The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) is an international program of research support implemented by the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO). The HFSP promotes international collaboration in basic research focused on the elucidation of the sophisticated and complex mechanisms of living organisms. HFSP supports novel, innovative and interdisciplinary basic research focused on the complex mechanisms… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health

The SickKids Foundation-CIHR-IHDCYH New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health program seeks to strengthen Canada’s capacity and knowledge to respond to children’s health challenges and needs. The grants are jointly sponsored by SickKids Foundation and the CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH). New investigators (also referred to by CIHR… Read more »

Operating Grant : Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND) – Full Proposal

Mechanisms and measurement of disease progression in the early phase of neurodegenerative diseases Neurodegenerative diseases are debilitating and largely untreatable conditions that are strongly linked with age. Worldwide, there are estimated to be 50 million people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, the most common group of neurodegenerative diseases. This figure is expected to double… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant: Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND) – Pre-Proposal

Mechanisms and measurement of disease progression in the early phase of neurodegenerative diseases Neurodegenerative diseases are debilitating and largely untreatable conditions that are strongly linked with age. Worldwide, there are estimated to be 50 million people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, the most common group of neurodegenerative diseases. This figure is expected to double… Read more »

Canadian Cancer Society Health Equity Research Grants – Full Application

The purpose of this funding program is to support research projects that seek to advance cancer-related health equity. Projects must be collaborative, co-created by people both affected by cancer and by structural marginalization, and designed to address the systemic, structural, and institutional factors that sustain health disparities in Canada. Applications should take a social determinants… Read more »

Canadian Cancer Society Health Equity Research Grants – Letter of Intent

The purpose of this funding program is to support research projects that seek to advance cancer-related health equity. Projects must be collaborative, co-created by people both affected by cancer and by structural marginalization, and designed to address the systemic, structural, and institutional factors that sustain health disparities in Canada. Applications should take a social determinants… Read more »

Experiences of LGBT Purge Survivors with Veterans Affairs Canada Programs and Services.

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), the Canadian Forces Health Services and the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) partnered to create the Joint Federal Research Funding Program for Military Personnel and Veterans. This research funding program aims to enhance the well-being of Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans,… Read more »

Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) – National Research Foundation of Korea

Program Purpose Promote research activities for emerging researchers in Korea and Canada, and provide overseas research experiences and increase research capabilities through participation in R&D projects between universities in both countries Program Outline Fields of support: All fields of Science and Technology, Interdisciplinary studies involving S&T and Humanities or Social Sciences Eligibility [PI, Home supervising… Read more »

DOD CDMRP Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) – Pre-Announcement

This e-mail is to notify the research community of recently released Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) pre-announcements for Department of Defense (DOD) programs managed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). The FY24 Defense Appropriations Bill has not been signed into law.  Although FY24 funds have not been appropriated, CDMRP is providing the information in… Read more »

DOD CDMRP Melanoma Research Program – Pre-Announcement

This e-mail is to notify the research community of recently released Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) pre-announcements for Department of Defense (DOD) programs managed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). The FY24 Defense Appropriations Bill has not been signed into law.  Although FY24 funds have not been appropriated, CDMRP is providing the information in… Read more »

Cancer Research Training Program (CRTP) Awards – Application

Graduate and Postgraduate Traineeship Awards for September 2024 CRTP is an innovative program providing funding to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and clinical research fellows undertaking cancer research at recognized institutions in Atlantic Canada. Supervisors must be Scientists, Senior Scientists or Associate Members of BHCRI to apply. The Intent to Apply Form is due by 4pm… Read more »

Cancer Research Training Program (CRTP) – Intent to Apply

Graduate and Postgraduate Traineeship Awards for September 2024 CRTP is an innovative program providing funding to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and clinical research fellows undertaking cancer research at recognized institutions in Atlantic Canada. Supervisors must be Scientists, Senior Scientists or Associate Members of BHCRI to apply. The Intent to Apply Form is due by 4pm… Read more »

International OCD Foundation – 2024 Research Awards

Breakthrough Award A five-year $500,000 grant for senior researchers pursuing high-impact OCD research. Eligible research projects must investigate topics in the field of OCD. These may include prevention (i.e., keeping OCD from taking hold) and treatment (i.e., effectively achieving significant reduction in symptoms or remission). Funding for the Breakthrough Award has been generously provided to… Read more »

Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Scholar Award

Eligibility: MD or PhD researchers at accredited academic medical centers, research institutions and universities in the UK, US, and Canada.  Full Proposals Due: March 26, 2024 11:59 PM ET The Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre invites you to apply for the 2024 Rare Disease Scholar Award. Proposals of interest include novel approaches to treat rare diseases… Read more »

The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Call for Applications launched on January 23rd. We are looking for a post-secondary academic institution in Canada that has experience with Entrepreneurship and/or the 2SLGBTQI+ community to administer this program. Briefly, through the Federal Government of Canada a $3,000,000 research fund is available to develop and launch the first-ever 2SLGBTQI+… Read more »

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

The Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Program has set the foundation towards establishing a national network of centres focused on capacity development, research and Knowledge Sharing (KS) centred on Indigenous Peoples (i.e., First Nations, Inuit and Métis). This funding opportunity is to support the renewal of the nine (9) originally funded NEIHR Centres… Read more »

Team Grant : HIV/AIDS and STBBI Community-Based Research – Full Proposal

Over the past few decades there have been remarkable advances in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI), including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and human papilloma virus (HPV). By the end of 2020, Canada reported having met two of the three 90-90-90 global… Read more »

Team Grant : HIV/AIDS and STBBI Community-Based Research – LOI

Over the past few decades there have been remarkable advances in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI), including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and human papilloma virus (HPV). By the end of 2020, Canada reported having met two of the three 90-90-90 global… Read more »

Operating Grant : 17th JPIAMR transnational call for research projects (2024) – Proposal

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) affects humans, animals and plants without geographic borders or species barriers. Progress on AMR is necessary to achieve the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with AMR being deeply rooted into attainment of SDGs promoting no poverty, good health and wellbeing, zero hunger, reduced inequality, decent work and international growth. CIHR… Read more »

Operating Grant : 17th JPIAMR transnational call for research projects (2024) – Pre-Proposal

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) affects humans, animals and plants without geographic borders or species barriers. Progress on AMR is necessary to achieve the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with AMR being deeply rooted into attainment of SDGs promoting no poverty, good health and wellbeing, zero hunger, reduced inequality, decent work and international growth. CIHR… Read more »

CIHR – Health System Impact Fellowship

The Health System Impact Fellowship offers embedded research opportunities for PhD trainees and postdoctoral researchers in health services and policy research and related fields. It includes two streams: • Doctoral (PhD): $50,000 per year for up to 1 year. ($45,000 stipend plus $5,000 professional development training and research allowance) • Postdoctoral: $155,000 total for 2… Read more »

Addressing Knowledge and Practice Gaps in Changing Paradigms of Dermatological Inflammatory Conditions RFP

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 »

Improving the Care of Patients Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer RFP

Rethink Breast Cancer (Rethink) is known for making positive change and rethinking the status quo when it comes to breast cancer. Rethink educates, empowers and advocates for system changes to improve the experience and outcomes of those with breast cancer, focusing on historically underserved groups: people diagnosed at a younger age, those with metastatic breast… Read more »

C-Path (Critical Path TRXA-Therapeutic accelerator)

Critical Path Institute’s (C-Path) Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA) has announced its 2024 global Request for Proposals for its Breakthrough Research and Innovation in Drug Development Grants (BRIDGe). These BRIDGe awards are designed to support academic researchers in delving into drug development approaches and defining optimal strategies for advancing new, cutting-edge therapeutics from the lab to… Read more »

Parkinson Canada Travel Award funding

Parkinson Canada is pleased to offer funding for Travel Awards to support exceptional trainees to attend globally-recognized research and medical conferences related to Parkinson’s Disease, and present their research, further their training and participate in career-building activities. Travel Awards will be valued at either: $1,000 (for conferences within North America) or $1,500 (for conferences outside… Read more »

Global Alliance on Chronic Diseases: Implementation research for management of multiple long-term conditions in the context of non-communicable diseases

Applicants intending to apply for the GACD Management of Multiple Long-Term Conditions Funding Call, should inform the GACD secretariat by completing this short form: GACD Intention to apply In 2024, we will launch our ninth call for applications under the GACD banner. This call focuses on implementation research proposals, to address management of multiple long-term conditions, in the context of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)…. Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant : Knowledge Mobilization in Diabetes Prevention and Treatment

Webinar CIHR will be hosting webinar(s) to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information and to register, visit the Webinars page. The goal of the CIHR Operating Grants: Knowledge Mobilization in Diabetes Prevention and Treatment is to enhance knowledge mobilization in the field of diabetes, focusing… Read more »

CIHR Spring 2024 Reviewer in Training Program

Early Career Researchers (ECRs) can apply for CIHR’s Reviewer in Training (RiT) program. The application period is open from January 3rd to January 31st, 2024. The RiT program offers ECRs a learning opportunity to gain a better understanding of high-quality review and the peer review process through direct participation in the Spring 2024 Project Grant competition. Participants… Read more »

CIHR Project Grant : Spring 2024 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) – Application

Priority Announcements (PAs) offer additional sources of funding for highly rated applications that are relevant to specific research areas. Applications are submitted through the “202403PJT” competition of the Project Grant: Spring 2024 funding opportunity. Frequently Asked Questions provide additional information on the PA program. CIHR Research Priority Areas Antimicrobial Resistance (Bridge Grant) Institute of Aging Prize: Award of… Read more »

CIHR Project Grant : Spring 2024 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas)- Registration

Priority Announcements (PAs) offer additional sources of funding for highly rated applications that are relevant to specific research areas. Applications are submitted through the “202403PJT” competition of the Project Grant: Spring 2024 funding opportunity. Frequently Asked Questions provide additional information on the PA program. CIHR Research Priority Areas Antimicrobial Resistance (Bridge Grant) Institute of Aging Prize: Award of… Read more »

Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research

To anyone interested in preparing a nomination, please contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, Office of the VP Research, for information on this program or immediately to start the nomination process. The Canadian Cancer Society has extended the 2023 call for nominations deadline for their Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research. Please note that the deadline… Read more »

Dr. J.A. Campbell Young Investigator Award

The Dr. J. A. Campbell Young Investigator Award of $5,000 for any kind of research into Celiac Disease and / or Gluten Sensitivity is available to students and those who have recently completed degrees. For the next three years, we are particularly interested in research that is geared towards investigating vulnerable populations or under-investigated communities… Read more »

Dr. J. A. Campbell Research Award

JAC Main Award Application Form – Fillable PDF    JAC Main Award Application Form – Word File A grant to a maximum of $25,000 is offered by Celiac Canada for research projects in Canada of a scientific, applied science, and/or medical nature relevant to celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and/or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or the socio-economic implications… Read more »

2024 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research – Full Application

Brain Canada is pleased to announce a new 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 new Momentum Grants program aims to enable researchers to… Read more »

NSERC Alliance Society

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public… Read more »

NSERC Alliance Advantage

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public… Read more »

Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge

Canadian cattle producers have a reputation for delivering both high-quality beef and dairy while making commitments to environmental sustainability goals. The sector is already taking steps to improve animal health, feed efficiency and pasture management—practices that contribute to reductions in methane emissions while delivering other environmental benefits. However, there are many unexplored opportunities to reduce… Read more »

Krescent Program: Post-Doctoral Fellowships

A KRESCENT program post-doctoral fellowship is an “in-training” award intended for applicants with a PhD, MD or equivalent degree. The objective is to attract and foster young investigators to initiate and/or continue their training in kidney research. Application Deadline:  February 20, 2024 The KRESCENT program has moved to an on-line application system. All forms, guidelines… Read more »

Krescent Program: New Investigator Award

The KRESCENT program New Investigator Award is awarded to individuals who have clearly demonstrated excellence during their pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training in kidney disease and provides salary support for up to three years of the faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent at a Canadian University. The purpose of this award is… Read more »

Lab to Market grants – Full Application

Lab to Market grants support post-secondary institutions and their affiliates, including research hospitals and other eligible research centres, colleges, and college centres for the transfer of technologies (CCTT) in creating and sustaining networks dedicated to developing and delivering entrepreneurial skills training. For Lab to Market grants, these training networks must include at least two post-secondary institutions, although more extensive networks… Read more »

Lab to Market grants – LOI

Lab to Market grants support post-secondary institutions and their affiliates, including research hospitals and other eligible research centres, colleges, and college centres for the transfer of technologies (CCTT) in creating and sustaining networks dedicated to developing and delivering entrepreneurial skills training. For Lab to Market grants, these training networks must include at least two post-secondary institutions, although more extensive networks… Read more »

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) Contributions Program

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)has issued a call for proposals for its Contributions Program on the themes of addressing the privacy impacts of new technologies, and protecting children’s privacy. The Contributions Program funds innovative research and public awareness initiatives that seek to better understand and address key and emerging issues related… Read more »

ALS Canada-Brain Canada Clinical Research Fellowship 2024

Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada are happy to announce the launch of the 2024 ALS Canada-Brain Canada Clinical Research Fellowship! Specialized training of young MDs in both clinical care and research skills related to ALS is crucial for building better clinical infrastructure across Canada. This fellowship is designed to support the further training… 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 »

Disruptive Innovation Grants in Cancer Research – Full Application

The Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society are excited to announce a pre-launch of a new funding opportunity – “Disruptive Innovation Grants in Cancer Research”. These grants will provide a unique opportunity for researchers in cancer, or any other field of discipline, to test out their novel ideas… Read more »

Disruptive Innovation Grants in Cancer Research – Letter of Intent

The Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society are excited to announce a pre-launch of a new funding opportunity – “Disruptive Innovation Grants in Cancer Research”. These grants will provide a unique opportunity for researchers in cancer, or any other field of discipline, to test out their novel ideas… Read more »

BHCRI Summer Studentship – Application

The Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute announces the 2024 summer studentship competition with up to three awards offered in the amount of $5000 each for a 14-week term during the summer of 2024. Supervisors are required to provide a top up of $2500 (min) to ensure trainees receive funding above their provincial minimum wage (please… Read more »

BHCRI Summer Studentship – Intent to Apply

The Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute announces the 2024 summer studentship competition with up to three awards offered in the amount of $5000 each for a 14-week term during the summer of 2024. Supervisors are required to provide a top up of $2500 (min) to ensure trainees receive funding above their provincial minimum wage (please… Read more »

Publication Subvention – March 2024

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 »

College and Community Social Innovation Fund grants 2024

CCSIF grants are intended to foster community innovation by connecting the talent, facilities and capabilities of Canada’s colleges and polytechnics with the research needs of community organizations. CCSIF proposals should facilitate collaborative and innovative research that brings together researchers, students and partners to address challenges in community innovation in the social sciences, humanities, health sciences,… Read more »

Canadian Cancer Society Data Transformation Grants – Application

Over many decades Canada has invested in the collection of cancer data through registries, medical records and research studies. Despite continued investments and new initiatives, there have been growing concerns about the ability to link datasets and the comprehensiveness of linked datasets, challenges regarding timely access to data for reporting and further research, and the… Read more »

Canadian Cancer Society Data Transformation Grants – Abstract

Over many decades Canada has invested in the collection of cancer data through registries, medical records and research studies. Despite continued investments and new initiatives, there have been growing concerns about the ability to link datasets and the comprehensiveness of linked datasets, challenges regarding timely access to data for reporting and further research, and the… Read more »

Canadian Cancer Society Research Training Awards – Application

The Canadian Cancer Society and its partners are pleased to launch the 2024 Research Training Awards. The purpose of this funding program is to support growth and innovation in the next generation of diverse cancer researchers across Canada at the Master’s, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral levels. The Research Training Awards seek to build inclusive capacity in… Read more »

Canadian Cancer Society Research Training Awards – Abstract

The Canadian Cancer Society and its partners are pleased to launch the 2024 Research Training Awards. The purpose of this funding program is to support growth and innovation in the next generation of diverse cancer researchers across Canada at the Master’s, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral levels. The Research Training Awards seek to build inclusive capacity in… Read more »

Catalyst Grant : STBBI Research in Canada: Beyond HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C

In Canada, sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) disproportionately affect several key populationsi and these disparities reflect the many and often intersecting systemic, biomedical, behavioural and social factors that influence STBBI acquisition, disease progression, access to care, effectiveness of interventions and, ultimately, health outcomes. Previous targeted investments specific to HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C research have helped… Read more »

Catalyst Grant : Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Report

Every year, the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada (CPHO) is mandated to provide the Minister of Health with an independent report on the state of public health in Canada. These reports seek to raise the profile of public health issues, stimulate dialogue and inform action to improve and protect the health of people living… Read more »

CIHR – Planning and Dissemination Grants – ICS –Winter 2024

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. CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of virtual Institutes and Initiatives. The Institutes and… Read more »

Northern Contaminants Program (NCP)

The Northern Contaminants Program (NCP) engages Northerners and scientists in research and monitoring of long-range contaminants and plastic pollution in the Canadian Arctic, that is, contaminants that are transported to the Arctic through atmospheric and oceanic processes from other parts of the world and which remain in the Arctic environment and build up in the… 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 »

NSERC – Alliance Advantage – Voucher for Early Career Researchers

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. In support of NSERC-eligible early career researchers (ECRs) (see Discovery Grants: What is an early career researcher?), NSERC… Read more »

BeiGene Canada Fund for Research & Innovation

The BeiGene Canada Fund for Research & Innovation (the BeiGene Canada Fund) is intended to support and enhance research and innovation initiatives related to cancer care in Canada. The fund was designed to leverage financial contributions from other sources including public funding agencies, health charities and other private sector granting sources.  For more information on the BeiGene… Read more »

Brain Canada and Weizmann Institute of Science Team Grants – Full Application

Together with the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) and Weizmann Canada, Brain Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of the Brain Canada & Weizmann Institute of Science Team Grants. This program aims to leverage strengths and foster international collaboration between researchers in Canada and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Its purpose is… Read more »

Brain Canada and Weizmann Institute of Science Team Grants – Registration

Together with the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) and Weizmann Canada, Brain Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of the Brain Canada & Weizmann Institute of Science Team Grants. This program aims to leverage strengths and foster international collaboration between researchers in Canada and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Its purpose is… Read more »

The Accelerating Clinical Trials (ACT) Canada Consortium

ACT-AEC Canada is holding an open competition to fund the development of new or existing trial networks in areas of need. Trial networks bring together relevant stakeholders (e.g., researchers, patient partners) and are focused on disease states, patient populations, or interventions. A total of $900,000 is available to fund 6 new networks (i.e., $150,000 for… Read more »

CIHR Team Grant: Embracing Diversity to Achieve Precision and Health Equity – Full Application

In the past few decades, there have been tremendous improvements in the fields of therapeutics, genomics, immunology, multi-omics, gut microbiome, epigenetics, and virology, along with the rise of big data science, computational biology, and artificial intelligence. In addition, the evolution of evidence-based medicine, or the systematic application of scientific evidence into clinical practice, has resulted… Read more »

CIHR Team Grant: Embracing Diversity to Achieve Precision and Health Equity – LOI

In the past few decades, there have been tremendous improvements in the fields of therapeutics, genomics, immunology, multi-omics, gut microbiome, epigenetics, and virology, along with the rise of big data science, computational biology, and artificial intelligence. In addition, the evolution of evidence-based medicine, or the systematic application of scientific evidence into clinical practice, has resulted… Read more »

Cancer Research Society (CRS) Operating Grants – Full Application

The Operating Grants Program is the principal means by which the Cancer Research Society (CRS) fulfills its mission to support fundamental, early translational and environment-cancer research on all types of cancer to contribute to the advancement of science aimed at preventing, detecting and treating this disease. The CRS Operating Grants Competition takes place every year… Read more »

Cancer Research Society (CRS) Operating Grants – Letter of Intent

The Operating Grants Program is the principal means by which the Cancer Research Society (CRS) fulfills its mission to support fundamental, early translational and environment-cancer research on all types of cancer to contribute to the advancement of science aimed at preventing, detecting and treating this disease. The CRS Operating Grants Competition takes place every year… Read more »

Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI)

Global Affairs Canada’s Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI) is a funding program which aims to strengthen Canada’s global leadership in the Arctic. Supported by the GALI program, Memorial University has partnered with University of the Arctic (UArctic), and Yukon University to help foster collaboration in Northern Canada and ensure continuation of Canada’s initiative to build circumpolar academic cooperation. UArctic… Read more »

2024 Brain Tumour Research Fellowship Grant

Please note: The submission process for this project includes mailing in applications. To accommodate this, the Memorial deadline will be extended to January 26, 2024. Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to reaching every Canadian affected by a brain tumour through support, education, information, and research. This Fellowship is being… Read more »

Lung Ambition Awards

The Lung Ambition Awards is back for its second year with $100,000 to be granted to Canadian research teams working to improve the lives of people with lung cancer. It is a joint partnership between Lung Cancer Canada, the Lung Ambition Alliance and AstraZeneca Canada. All Canadian clinicians and researchers working in the lung cancer… Read more »

Dravet Canada grants

In addition to the grants available through the RDMM, we are offering a number of Angel grants up to $5000, two larger grants up to $10,000 and one up to $25,000. If you are interested, please send a Letter of Interest, including how our funding has assisted your research in the past and how it… Read more »

2024 MOHCCN Health Informatics and Data Science Awards

The Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN) Health Informatics & Data Science Awards will provide outstanding young researchers in health informatics and related fields with funding to support high-quality research in precision oncology. Valued at $40,000 each, the award aims to support outstanding graduate (Master’s or PhD) or postdoctoral researchers in a field related… Read more »

2024 MOHCCN Clinician-Scientist Awards – Full Application

The Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN) Clinician-Scientist Awards will provide outstanding young clinician investigators with funding to support high-quality research in precision oncology. Valued at $75,000 per annum and tenable for three years, the award aims to support young investigators as they develop their careers as independent clinician-scientists in close collaboration and mentorship… Read more »

2024 MOHCCN Clinician-Scientist Awards LOI

The Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN) Clinician-Scientist Awards will provide outstanding young clinician investigators with funding to support high-quality research in precision oncology. Valued at $75,000 per annum and tenable for three years, the award aims to support young investigators as they develop their careers as independent clinician-scientists in close collaboration and mentorship… Read more »

SSHRC Insight Development Grants

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 »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants (September 2024)

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… Read more »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants (June 2024)

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… Read more »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants (April 2024)

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… Read more »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants (2024)

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… 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 2023 Turnbull-Tator Award aims to recognize a proposed research project and an… Read more »

Travel Grants for the 8th World Conference on Research Integrity

As part of the Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research’s efforts to promote responsible conduct of research (RCR), it is pleased to launch its Travel Grant initiative to promote Canadian attendance at the 8th World Conference on Research Integrity (8WCRI) in Athens, Greece, from June 2-5, 2024. This Travel Grant initiative will provide researchers, faculty, graduate students… Read more »

2024 Brain Tumour Research Studentship Grant

Every day 27 Canadians are diagnosed with a brain tumour. Brain tumours are unpredictable and complex. They can affect vision, hearing, memory, balance and mobility. Their effects are physical, emotional, financial, and last a lifetime. Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada raises funds to provide vital services and programs for the brain tumour community. We also… Read more »

New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream – Call for Concepts

The objective is to invite eligible organizations to submit an application that broadly describes a concept for a collective impact plan that will measurably increase the social inclusion of vulnerable seniors. This process aims to: – build the collective capacity of organizations to recognize and address barriers to social inclusion faced by vulnerable seniors –… Read more »

Networks of Excellence in Womens Heart and or Brain Health – Full Application

Heart & Stroke, along with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research-Institute of Gender and Health (IGH), is excited to announce the launch of a NEW funding competition, the Research Networks of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health. This funding competition will support the development of two (2) new research networks in Canada, dedicated to… Read more »

Networks of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health – Registration

Heart & Stroke, along with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research-Institute of Gender and Health (IGH), is excited to announce the launch of a NEW funding competition, the Research Networks of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health. This funding competition will support the development of two (2) new research networks in Canada, dedicated to… Read more »

Nutrition Research Funding Program – Full Application

DFC’s Nutrition Research Funding Program offers financial support for research projects on the role of dairy products in human nutrition and health, and sustainable diets. Studies are peer-reviewed and selected by an expert committee comprised of renowned Canadian researchers with expertise in various areas of food science, nutrition, health and medicine. The objective of the… Read more »

Nutrition Research Funding Program – LOI

DFC’s Nutrition Research Funding Program offers financial support for research projects on the role of dairy products in human nutrition and health, and sustainable diets. Studies are peer-reviewed and selected by an expert committee comprised of renowned Canadian researchers with expertise in various areas of food science, nutrition, health and medicine. The objective of the… Read more »

Real World Evidence of Abrocitinib in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis RFP

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 general Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding… Read more »

Publication Subvention Program

This program provides financial assistance to scholarly publishing from within the university community.  While all forms of scholarly publication are eligible for support, 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… Read more »

Arthritis Ideator Awards

The Arthritis Ideator Awards™  will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2024. In total, $200,000 of awards will be presented. The first-place innovator will receive $100,000 and the runner up will receive $50,000, as selected by a VIP judging panel. A People’s Choice Award of $50,000 will also be selected by popular vote of Canadians across the country. More detail… Read more »