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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
