The Cancer Research Society (CRS), with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI), are launching a new funding opportunity dedicated entirely to investigator-initiated oncology clinical trials in Canada. With partners – the Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation, Génome Québec, Kindred Foundation and Childhood Cancer Canada – this program aims to enable… Read more »
The Cancer Research Society (CRS), with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI), are launching a new funding opportunity dedicated entirely to investigator-initiated oncology clinical trials in Canada. With partners – the Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation, Génome Québec, Kindred Foundation and Childhood Cancer Canada – this program aims to enable… Read more »
Pfizer Global Medical Grants 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 competitive grant program involves a publicly posted Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a general area… Read more »
Applications are now open for Movember’s Community Men’s Health Research Program. Early-career researchers (less than 5 years post-PhD) can now access the full Request for Applications (RFA) and accompanying documents, and begin submissions via the online system. Movember is inviting applications from researchers partnered with community organizations delivering funded, research-ready programs for boys and young… Read more »
The Discovery Horizons program provides support for interdisciplinary research activities that advance at least two intertwined research disciplines with at least one of them outside the natural sciences and engineering (NSE). The program supports innovative research that bridges disciplines, fosters collaboration across academic fields and provides training opportunities for highly qualified personnel (HQP). The Discovery… Read more »
The Discovery Horizons program provides support for interdisciplinary research activities that advance at least two intertwined research disciplines with at least one of them outside the natural sciences and engineering (NSE). The program supports innovative research that bridges disciplines, fosters collaboration across academic fields and provides training opportunities for highly qualified personnel (HQP). The Discovery… Read more »
The Subatomic Physics Discovery Grants program (individual) supports the development and sustainability of a diverse, high-quality research base in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) at Canadian universities, fosters research excellence and strengthens the research training environment. To apply for a SAP Discovery Grant (individual), applicants must first submit a notification of intent to apply… Read more »
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 »
The Discovery Grants program supports the development and sustainability of a diverse, high-quality research base in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) at Canadian universities, fosters research excellence and strengthens the research training environment. To apply for a DG, applicants must first submit a notification of intent to apply (NOI) by the deadline date. The… Read more »
Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, Office of the Vice President, Research and Innovation, for information on this program. Since 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program has recognized and celebrated eminent women in science throughout the world. The 2027 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards will honour five… Read more »
Brain Canada is excited to support the Alzheimer’s Association on the Alzheimer’s Disease Strategic Fund: Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia 2026 – Understanding Mechanisms of Dysfunction (VCID-UMD) The VCID-UMD 2026 Grant Program aims to fund concerted and collaborative efforts that will explore these questions to advance our understanding of vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia… Read more »
Brain Canada is excited to support the Alzheimer’s Association on the Alzheimer’s Disease Strategic Fund: Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia 2026 – Understanding Mechanisms of Dysfunction (VCID-UMD) The VCID-UMD 2026 Grant Program aims to fund concerted and collaborative efforts that will explore these questions to advance our understanding of vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia… Read more »
The Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) is a contribution program established by the federal government in 1986. It is managed by Public Safety Canada (PS) in partnership with other federal, provincial and territorial search and rescue (SAR) organizations. SAR NIF provides funding for projects that will improve Canada’s search and rescue system,… Read more »
Brain Canada, in partnership with Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI) and with support from the Government of Canada, is launching the Accelerator Grants: Migraine Research program, a new initiative explicitly designed to catalyze research in migraine. Migraine affects 12-14% of the global population, making it one of the most common neurological conditions worldwide and a leading cause of years lived with disability. In… Read more »
Brain Canada, in partnership with Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI) and with support from the Government of Canada, is launching the Accelerator Grants: Migraine Research program, a new initiative explicitly designed to catalyze research in migraine. Migraine affects 12-14% of the global population, making it one of the most common neurological conditions worldwide and a leading cause of years lived with disability. In… Read more »
The Aging Research Centre-Newfoundland and Labrador (ARC-NL) of Memorial University is pleased to announce its annual call for Graduate Fellowships. This year ARC-NL will provide up to six Graduate Fellowships for master’s and PhD students in 2026 The fellowships will be valued at $6,000 for one year. To apply for an ARC-NL Fellowship, Expressions of… Read more »
To support the recruitment of top international research talent, the Government is launching the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards, a new one-time only initiative administered by the three federal research funding agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). With a $133.6 million… Read more »
PLEASE NOTE: an LOI is required to be submitted the lead principal investigator to be eligible for consideration. 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… Read more »
PLEASE NOTE: an LOI is required to be submitted the lead principal investigator to be eligible for consideration. 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… Read more »
This funding opportunity is part of the 11th call for applications of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD). The aim of this call is to fund implementation research focused on strategies leveraging opportunities provided by settings and sectors with and beyond the healthcare system to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and/or underserved populations,… Read more »
This funding opportunity is part of the 11th call for applications of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD). The aim of this call is to fund implementation research focused on strategies leveraging opportunities provided by settings and sectors with and beyond the healthcare system to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and/or underserved populations,… Read more »
This Catalyst Funding Opportunity is part of CIHR-ICRH’s Reimagining Acute Care Initiative, focused on delivering better outcomes for all Canadians through research and evidence-informed decision-making in the research areas defined by ICRH’s mandate: the heart; brain (stroke); lung; blood and blood vessels; sleep and critical care. (Updated: 2026-04-10) Conditions within ICRH’s mandate represent a significant health challenge in Canada, causing… Read more »
This Catalyst Funding Opportunity is part of CIHR-ICRH’s Reimagining Acute Care Initiative, focused on delivering better outcomes for all Canadians through research and evidence-informed decision-making in the research areas defined by ICRH’s mandate: the heart; brain (stroke); lung; blood and blood vessels; sleep and critical care. (Updated: 2026-04-10) Conditions within ICRH’s mandate represent a significant health challenge in Canada, causing… Read more »
The newly launched De Chastelain Scholarship Programme, supported by the Governments of Ireland and Canada, offers awards of up to CAD $16,500 to support short research visits (3–6 weeks) between Canada and Ireland. The programme is open to researchers and academics across all disciplines. While it is framed around peace and reconciliation, this is understood in its broadest sense —… Read more »
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. A new joint funding opportunity between SSHRC and South Africa’s National Research Foundation has been launched. South… Read more »
The Government of Canada has announced the Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) Team Grant, delivered through CIHR as part of the National School Food Program. The opportunity is focused on generating evidence to improve school food policy, programming and practice in Canada. At a high level, this funding is best… Read more »
The Government of Canada has announced the Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) Team Grant, delivered through CIHR as part of the National School Food Program. The opportunity is focused on generating evidence to improve school food policy, programming and practice in Canada. At a high level, this funding is best… Read more »
Early Career Researcher (ECR) SECURE Awards The SECURE program is designed to provide the support Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in gastroenterology and hepatology are currently missing, to succeed in the long term, as scientists and clinician-scientists. SECURE faculty will already have salary support from their home institution. Therefore, TRIANGLE focuses on providing innovative, tailored, and… Read more »
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund aims to stimulate the growth of new connections between thinkers working in largely disconnected fields, who, together, may change the course of climate change’s impact on human health. Between Fall 2023 and Summer 2026, we will dedicate $1 million to supporting small, early-stage grants of $2,500–$50,000 toward achieving this goal. We… Read more »
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund aims to stimulate the growth of new connections between thinkers working in largely disconnected fields, who, together, may change the course of climate change’s impact on human health. Between Fall 2023 and Summer 2026, we will dedicate $1 million to supporting small, early-stage grants of $2,500–$50,000 toward achieving this goal. We… Read more »
Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy, Inc. (ACGT) funds breakthrough research that is transforming cancer treatment through cell and gene therapy. This ACGT grant award is for those conducting translational cell and gene therapy research specifically in solid tumor cancers. Cell and gene therapy for solid tumors poses major challenges driven by antigen heterogeneity, physical exclusion, immunosuppressive microenvironments, genomic… Read more »
Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy, Inc. (ACGT) funds breakthrough research that is transforming cancer treatment through cell and gene therapy. This ACGT grant award is for those conducting translational cell and gene therapy research specifically in solid tumor cancers. Cell and gene therapy for solid tumors poses major challenges driven by antigen heterogeneity, physical exclusion, immunosuppressive microenvironments, genomic… Read more »
On Monday, April 13, 2026, WorkplaceNL will start accepting preliminary proposal applications for the General Research Stream. The general research stream is an annual call for research proposals from qualified researchers. Research proposals must demonstrate a clear focus on the promotion of workplace health and safety. The Preliminary Proposal Application Guide and Form, plus important program details about eligibility,… Read more »
On Monday, April 13, 2026, WorkplaceNL will start accepting preliminary proposal applications for the General Research Stream. The general research stream is an annual call for research proposals from qualified researchers. Research proposals must demonstrate a clear focus on the promotion of workplace health and safety. The Preliminary Proposal Application Guide and Form, plus important program details about eligibility,… Read more »
RIS review is required for applications with a research component. Applications that do not involve research may be submitted directly to NLSIP; please note that academic unit deadlines may still apply. Newcomers provide many distinct benefits to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). They complement the provincial labour market in high-demand and essential work fields, support population… Read more »
Pharmacotherapies for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Alliance The PASA’s goal is to fund studies that explore integrated approaches to address ASUD, especially comorbid ASUD with PTSD and other mental health conditions, and reduce the number of opioid and other substance use-related deaths through multidisciplinary, team-based research efforts that translate knowledge into enhanced clinical pharmacological… Read more »
Pharmacotherapies for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Alliance The PASA’s goal is to fund studies that explore integrated approaches to address ASUD, especially comorbid ASUD with PTSD and other mental health conditions, and reduce the number of opioid and other substance use-related deaths through multidisciplinary, team-based research efforts that translate knowledge into enhanced clinical pharmacological… Read more »
CIHR-IHDCYH has a vision of better beginnings, vibrant childhoods and empowered youth through research that makes a difference, as outlined in our Strategic Plan 2022-2026. One of the Institute’s three key priorities is to build capacity, which includes supporting key infrastructure and advancing greater access to data. CIHR and other funding agencies have invested heavily in… Read more »
CIHR-IHDCYH has a vision of better beginnings, vibrant childhoods and empowered youth through research that makes a difference, as outlined in our Strategic Plan 2022-2026. One of the Institute’s three key priorities is to build capacity, which includes supporting key infrastructure and advancing greater access to data. CIHR and other funding agencies have invested heavily in… Read more »
The HSR-ADRD program is aimed at advancing health services research that ensures high-quality, equitable, and person-centered brain health and dementia care along the healthcare continuum, across communities and settings. This program seeks proposals that utilize rigorous methodologies to advance understanding and improvement of cognitive impairment, including mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) detection, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic care…. Read more »
The HSR-ADRD program is aimed at advancing health services research that ensures high-quality, equitable, and person-centered brain health and dementia care along the healthcare continuum, across communities and settings. This program seeks proposals that utilize rigorous methodologies to advance understanding and improvement of cognitive impairment, including mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) detection, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic care…. Read more »
Alberta’s firefighters, police officers, paramedics, sheriffs, corrections officers and emergency workers often deal with stressful, dangerous and traumatic situations. This stress has a negative impact on first responders and emergency workers. They experience post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI) at significantly higher rates than the general population. For this program’s purposes, “emergency workers” are those who encounter… Read more »
Dimensions Canada publicly recognizes postsecondary institutions seeking to increase equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in their environments and across the research ecosystem. This will support equitable access to funding opportunities, increase equitable and inclusive participation, and embed EDI-related considerations in research design and practices. The Dimensions program was co-developed during a pilot period (2018-2023) with… Read more »
The Targeted Engagement Grant program aims to drive innovation in defence policy thinking and to foster the next generation of defence and security experts. We are proud to support the exchange of ideas and a diversity of researchers in the domain of security and defence. New forward thinking research and activities are extremely valuable for… Read more »
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 for… Read more »
Brain Canada and CQDM are joining forces to support interprovincial collaborative biopharmaceutical research and development (R&D) projects on the brain. This partnership creates a unique funding opportunity that brings together experts from academia and industry to support the development of platforms, tools and biopharmaceuticals that will pave the way for new advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment… Read more »
Brain Canada and CQDM are joining forces to support interprovincial collaborative biopharmaceutical research and development (R&D) projects on the brain. This partnership creates a unique funding opportunity that brings together experts from academia and industry to support the development of platforms, tools and biopharmaceuticals that will pave the way for new advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment… Read more »
The Mitacs – Horizon Europe IMA is designed to support Canadian faculty and eligible small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in consortium-building and proposal development under Horizon Europe Pillar II. This offering will provide short-term funding to facilitate travel and in-person engagement with European collaborators – addressing a well-recognized barrier to meaningful participation in one of… Read more »
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for this competition has been adjusted to May 4th, 2026. Please note: The application form has a requirement that applicants incorporate the principles of EDI-AR into their application. Any application that fails to incorporate EDI-AR will not be approved for funding. No supplemental materials are permitted in the Application, with the… Read more »
Elevation Research Grants are designed to support innovative research focused on glioblastoma, the most common and most aggressive malignant primary brain tumour, affecting four out of every 100,000 people in Canada. These grants are open to outstanding researchers pursuing basic, clinical, translational or population-based studies in neuro-oncology, with a strong emphasis on originality, collaboration and… Read more »
Brain Tumour Research Fellowship supports outstanding young clinicians and scientists in Canada who are advancing brain tumour research, with a focus on improving treatments, outcomes and quality of life for those affected. The Fellowship funds adult and pediatric projects, including basic, clinical, translational and population-based research, with an emphasis on glioblastoma (GBM). Made possible through… Read more »
Brain Tumour Research Feature Grants support outstanding researchers and scientists in Canada who are advancing brain tumour research, with a focus on improving treatments, outcomes and quality of life for those affected. Our 2026 Feature Grant projects, have an emphasis on glioblastoma (GBM). These grants are made possible through the generosity of donors, helping accelerate critical… Read more »
The overall goal of the Molly Towell Perinatal Research Foundation is to encourage perinatal research in Canada. According to Dr. Towell’s direction, the Foundation will support original and innovative research, which she defined as the pursuit of new information derived from basic biomedical or clinical research. High priority is given to projects that concern fetal development,… Read more »
This program aims to support graduate students who are pursuing a doctoral degree in cancer-related research at a Canadian institution. The Doctoral Research Award (DRA) provides funding of $35,000 per year over 2 years, totaling $70,000. Applications focused on research aimed at better understanding and/or addressing the underlying causes, pathophysiology, and brain-related health outcomes of brain cancer may be co-funded by Brain Canada. Click here to view the… Read more »
HFSP Research Grants support innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with emphasis placed on novel and interdisciplinary approaches that involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries (see guidelines). Participation of scientists from disciplines outside the traditional life sciences such as biophysics, chemistry, computational biology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, nanoscience or physics is recommended because such collaborations have opened… Read more »
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. The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking to establish Defence… Read more »
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 as early… Read more »
Wellcome Leap is soliciting abstracts and proposals for work over three (3) years in one or more of the following thrust areas (see Thrust areas in full program announcement). Proposers should clearly relate work in these thrust areas to one or more of the program goals. Thrust 1: Develop scalable approaches for diagnosis and monitoring… Read more »
Wellcome Leap is soliciting abstracts and proposals for work over three (3) years in one or more of the following thrust areas (see Thrust areas in full program announcement). Proposers should clearly relate work in these thrust areas to one or more of the program goals. Thrust 1: Develop scalable approaches for diagnosis and monitoring… Read more »
The objective of these awards is to build Canadian research capacity that contributes to the field of respiratory health in Canada. Funding may support individuals completing research related to basic, clinical, or translational studies using quantitative or qualitative methodologies. The Studentship competition is open to PhD or MD trainees in the first 3 years of… Read more »
The objective of these awards is to build Canadian research capacity that contributes to the field of respiratory health in Canada. Funding may support individuals completing research related to basic, clinical, or translational studies using quantitative or qualitative methodologies. The Studentship competition is open to PhD or MD trainees in the first 3 years of… Read more »
The 2026 Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award competition promotes innovative research related to the diagnosis, treatment, and/or mechanism of disease for people living with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Proposals should be creative and with the potential to benefit people living with this PAH. The scope of the research proposal is restricted to PAH diagnosis, treatment,… Read more »
The Early Career Investigator Catalyst Grant in Interstitial Lung Disease competition promotes innovative research related to the diagnosis, treatment, and/or mechanism of disease for people living with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). Proposals should be creative and with the potential to benefit people living with this lung disease. The scope of the research proposal is restricted… Read more »
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 for… Read more »
Brain Canada and ALS Canada believe that attracting the brightest young minds to ALS research will contribute to a succession plan for the Canadian ALS research community and will support compelling breakthroughs across the spectrum of brain-related disease. A $315,000 pool of funds will be available for this program. Each Doctoral Award would be funded… Read more »
Salary awards are offered to graduate students who are undertaking full-time research training in an area of clear relevance to arthritis and Arthritis Society Canada’s Strategic Plan 2027: Accelerating Impact – Research Strategy which aims to identify research avenues that focus on areas of highest priority to patients and achieve the highest levels of scientific excellence and rigour. … Read more »
The Postdoctoral Fellowship program provides support for highly qualified postdoctoral fellows to engage in research that is in an area of clear relevance to arthritis and Arthritis Society Canada’s Strategic Plan 2027: Accelerating Impact – Research Strategy which aims to identify research avenues that focus on areas of highest priority to patients and achieve the highest levels of scientific… Read more »
The Strategic Operating Grant (SOG) program provides funding to support research proposals aligned with Arthritis Society Canada’s priorities. Arthritis Society Canada’s Strategic Plan 2027: Accelerating Impact – Research Strategy aims to identify research avenues that focus on areas of highest priority to patients and achieve the highest levels of scientific excellence and rigour. Applications must focus on innovative research… Read more »
The Strategic Operating Grant (SOG) program provides funding to support research proposals aligned with Arthritis Society Canada’s priorities. Arthritis Society Canada’s Strategic Plan 2027: Accelerating Impact – Research Strategy aims to identify research avenues that focus on areas of highest priority to patients and achieve the highest levels of scientific excellence and rigour. Applications must focus on innovative research… Read more »
The goal of the Ignite Innovation Grant program is to support the development and testing of transformative, paradigm-shifting, concepts and approaches to address critical barriers to progress in arthritis research, challenge our understanding of arthritis and its management, and generate novel approaches to confront the challenges we face in defeating arthritis and delivering the best… Read more »
The goal of the Ignite Innovation Grant program is to support the development and testing of transformative, paradigm-shifting, concepts and approaches to address critical barriers to progress in arthritis research, challenge our understanding of arthritis and its management, and generate novel approaches to confront the challenges we face in defeating arthritis and delivering the best… Read more »
The De Chastelain Scholarships will support the development of research connections between Canada and Ireland, and are open to applicants from both countries. We welcome proposals from applicants from all academic disciplines whose work contributes to peacebuilding and reconciliation — whether directly through research in these areas or indirectly by strengthening the social, cultural, environmental, technological, or institutional foundations on which… Read more »
The 2026 Balzan Prizes will be awarded in the following four subjects: The Social Science of Digital Technology Jewish Studies Biodegradable Polymers from Renewable Sources Molecular Evolution: Decoding Patterns of Genomic Change Each of the four 2026 Balzan Prizes is 750,000 Swiss francs. Half the Prize money will be awarded to the Prizewinner in recognition of… Read more »
Pfizer 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 competitive grant program involves a publicly posted general Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a general area of interest,… Read more »
The MOHCCN Health Informatics & Data Science Award will provide outstanding early-career researchers with funding to support high-quality research in precision oncology. The award supports graduate (Master’s or PhD) and postdoctoral researchers in health informatics, data science, or related fields who are using MOHCCN data to advance innovative approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and/or treatment. Support under this Request… Read more »
The Small Research Grants on Education Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. They accept applications two times per year. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a… Read more »
Pfizer 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 competitive grant program involves a publicly posted general Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a general area of interest,… Read more »
The Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation (PCFF) invites applications for research funding aimed at improving the cause, cure, or treatment of prostate cancer. For 2026, a total of $29,000 is available from the Avalon and Gander Chapters of Ride For Dad and the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation for research projects benefitting Newfoundland and Labrador. The purpose of… Read more »
Huntington disease, is a genetic brain disorder with physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. Huntington disease is often described as having elements of Parkinson disease, ALS, Alzheimer disease, and schizophrenia, all at the same time. One in every 7,000 Canadians has Huntington disease and approximately one in every 5,500 is at risk for developing the disease. The… Read more »
Huntington disease, is a genetic brain disorder with physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. Huntington disease is often described as having elements of Parkinson disease, ALS, Alzheimer disease, and schizophrenia, all at the same time. One in every 7,000 Canadians has Huntington disease and approximately one in every 5,500 is at risk for developing the disease. The… Read more »
The HFSP Nakasone Award is an annual award for ground-breaking contributions or breakthrough discoveries in the life sciences which rewards achievements in scientific excellence resulting in a particular discovery that has moved the frontiers of knowledge in Life Sciences. The award recognizes the vision of former Prime Minister Nakasone of Japan in creating the Human… Read more »
Antimicrobials play a critical role in human health, animal health, agriculture, and food production, and drug-resistant microorganisms can spread between species and environments, exacerbating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In humans, AMR impacts treatment for infections, including sepsis, and was responsible for 1.27 million deaths globally in 2019.1 To address the interconnectedness of AMR and antimicrobial use (AMU)… Read more »
The Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer Control (ARCC) was established in 2009 with a mission to improve cancer control and the delivery of cancer care through interdisciplinary, pan-Canadian leadership in health economics, services, policy and ethics research, education and knowledge translation. We are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research… Read more »
Mitacs and MHRC (with iA Financial Group’s support) are proud to co-launch a national studentship designed to empower and support early-career researchers leading innovative, community-based mental health projects focused on workplace mental health. MHRC, Mitacs and iA Financial Group are partnering to support the brightest university or college students to conduct research in mental health… Read more »
The Operating Grant program from the Cancer Research Society funds some of the most promising research projects in Canada. It supports researchers whose work advances essential knowledge to better prevent, detect, and treat all types of cancer. Selected through a rigorous peer review process, these projects help accelerate the discovery of concrete and innovative solutions to… Read more »
Letter of Intent deadline: March 17, 2026, at 2:00pm ET The Rapid Response program provides seed funding to identify and validate novel, high-risk, high-reward solutions for neurodegenerative diseases of aging (NDAs) that exhibit a high-potential to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life in a real-world context. Eligible projects should meet the following criteria: – Be translational/applied… Read more »
Letter of Intent deadline: March 17, 2026, at 2:00pm ET The Rapid Response program provides seed funding to identify and validate novel, high-risk, high-reward solutions for neurodegenerative diseases of aging (NDAs) that exhibit a high-potential to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life in a real-world context. Eligible projects should meet the following criteria: – Be translational/applied… Read more »
Changes for the 2027 Competition Year and Internal Deadlines Generally, for the LOI process: There are no longer any LOI quotas for eligible institutions. While an unlimited number of LOIs can be submitted by an institution, each institution has a maximum number of LOIs that can advance to the application stage. NSERC has confirmed that… Read more »
Changes for the 2027 Competition Year and Internal Deadlines Generally, for the LOI process: There are no longer any LOI quotas for eligible institutions. While an unlimited number of LOIs can be submitted by an institution, each institution has a maximum number of LOIs that can advance to the application stage. NSERC has confirmed that… Read more »
Pfizer and CCC (‘the collaborators’) are jointly issuing this RFP. This program aims to support access to Research or QI project funding described in ‘Funding Opportunities’ below. The goal is to enable applicants to pursue innovative approaches to optimize biomarker testing strategies at the applicants’ centre. Funding and general oversight of the funded projects will… Read more »
Brain Canada and CIHR-IA are proud to support Call 2 of the Call for Proposals for Multinational and Translational Research Projects in the European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) focused on Neurodegenerative disorders. This inaugural call represents the beginning of a major, decade-long collaborative effort involving 54 partners across 33 countries with over €500 million committed to advancing brain health research across neurological, mental, sensory, and… Read more »
Specialized training of young MDs in both clinical care and research skills related to ALS is crucial to building better clinical infrastructure across Canada. This fellowship is designed to support the further training of a clinician to develop the skills necessary to be a specialist in ALS and provide experience/training in clinical or basic research… Read more »
Pfizer 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 competitive grant program involves a publicly posted general Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a general area of interest,… Read more »
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. The International stream aims to support international collaborations and position Canada and Canadian researchers as strategic partners… Read more »
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. The International stream aims to support international collaborations and position Canada and Canadian researchers as strategic partners… Read more »
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. The International stream aims to support international collaborations and position Canada and Canadian researchers as strategic partners… Read more »
There are four undergraduate studentships available to support cancer‑related research projects at recognized institutions across Atlantic Canada: PEJK Real Estate Thyroid Cancer Clinical Research Summer Studentship – Supports an Atlantic Canadian student conducting clinical research focused on thyroid cancer care. IWK Jeremy Ingham Cancer Research Award – For students engaged in pediatric cancer research in Atlantic… Read more »
The objective of the Canadian Lung Association: Allied Health Fellowship award is to promote research from a thesis-based graduate study in any area of lung health that contributes to the field of respiratory health in Canada. Fellowship studies should include research related to an applied or clinical question using quantitative or qualitative methodologies. The study may include a… Read more »
The objective of the Canadian Lung Association: Allied Health Fellowship award is to promote research from a thesis-based graduate study in any area of lung health that contributes to the field of respiratory health in Canada. Fellowship studies should include research related to an applied or clinical question using quantitative or qualitative methodologies. The study may include a… Read more »
The objective of the Canadian Lung Association: Allied Health Grant is to promote research in areas that contribute to the field of respiratory health in Canada. Studies should include research related to an applied or clinical question using quantitative or qualitative methodologies. The study may include a basic science component, but the primary research questions must be… Read more »