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 »
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 »
The goal of the Section on Early Career Physicians (SOECP) Health Equity Grant Program is to support our early career physicians, as they conduct research, interventions, and education that address antiracism, health equity, and health disparities in communities and institutions. Creative ideas are welcome, previous project titles include: – Project ELEPHANT – Addressing Food Insecurity… 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 AtlanticOER Development Grants Program is made possible through funding from the four Atlantic provincial governments through the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET). AtlanticOER Development Grants are intended to encourage and support educators in the Atlantic Region in the adaptation, adoption, creation, and curation of open educational resources (OER), and to increase… Read more »
Astellas and Pfizer via the “Pfizer-Astellas Alliance” are collaborating to offer a new grant opportunity seeking proposals for independent medical education initiatives that bring awareness and knowledge to healthcare professionals regarding current medical education gaps in the locally advanced / metastatic urothelial cancer (la/mUC) and the rapidly evolving muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) treatment landscapes…. 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 »
Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »
Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »
Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »
Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) program is a one-time only initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact. Impact+ Chairs will receive long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
There is evidence of gender disparity in workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities; however, there is little information indicating the root cause of this disparity. Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Prevention Initiative places a strong emphasis on supporting workers with vulnerabilities to enhance outcomes. The Gender-Related Injury and Illness Prevention Program… Read more »
The MOHCCN Clinician Scientist Awards will provide outstanding young clinician investigators with funding to support high-quality research in precision oncology. Valued at $525,000 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 with established MOHCCN-funded teams. The deadline for… Read more »
The MOHCCN Clinician Scientist Awards will provide outstanding young clinician investigators with funding to support high-quality research in precision oncology. Valued at $525,000 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 with established MOHCCN-funded teams. The deadline for… Read more »
There will be an information session on the funds on January 28th, 2026. Research plays an important role in informing decisions and actions for issues affecting Northern regions. In recognition of a commitment to respectful, ethical, and deeply collaborative partnerships with Indigenous and Northern people and UArctic values, the Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education… Read more »
There will be an information session on the funds on January 28th, 2026. In alignment with policies governing research involving Indigenous groups, and recognizing the responsibility of researchers to engage with Indigenous and Northern peoples in a respectful, ethical, and genuinely collaborative manner, the Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund provides support for building and strengthening… Read more »
CIHR will be hosting a webinar on January 14th, 1-2:30PM ET to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information, visit the Webinars page. The overall purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance, strengthen, and enhance inter-disciplinary, high-impact, and community-engaged health research that addresses the… Read more »
CIHR will be hosting a webinar on January 14th, 1-2:30PM ET to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information, visit the Webinars page. The overall purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance, strengthen, and enhance inter-disciplinary, high-impact, and community-engaged health research that addresses the… Read more »
The Northern Contaminants Program (NCP) engages Northerners and scientists in research and monitoring of long-range contaminants 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 food chain. The data generated… Read more »
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 to… Read more »
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 to… Read more »
Pfizer and ALK Positive are collaborating to offer a new grant opportunity seeking proposals for independent medical education initiatives. Through this effort, our goals are to help individuals diagnosed with advanced ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by supporting projects that focus on enhancing the knowledge of patients and care partners. For all independent medical education… Read more »
Pfizer and the American Headache Society are collaborating to offer a new grant opportunity seeking proposals for quality improvement initiatives that will address quality gaps in headache medicine, with a goal of producing information or tools that can be widely used in the field and lead to measurable improvements in healthcare services for individuals with… Read more »
Submission Deadline (By Invitation): 11:59 pm ET, Friday, December 19th, 2025 CCRF is pleased to announce its Fall 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP), with up to $100,000 in total grants available. This call is open to Early Career Researchers in chiropractic and adjacent healthcare fields who meet the eligibility requirements. This RFP is focused on… Read more »
Interested applicants are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer, Awards and Honours for information on this program. The annual CASN Awards recognize the hard work, creativity, and passion of the members of Canada’s schools of nursing. CASN is committed to equity and diversity and welcomes nominations of persons across a diversity of gender identities, gender expressions,… Read more »
Applicants are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. Dorothy Killam had a vision of building Canada’s future through advanced study. Through her will, Dorothy Killam established a perpetual trust to realize her vision and fund generations of scholars in Canada. The Killam Prizes are intended to honour distinguished Canadian… Read more »
Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellows are leading researchers whose superior, ground-breaking, best-in-class research stands to have significant impact on a national or global scale. A Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellow embodies one or more of the Killam attributes: Inclusive collaborator Barrier breaker Research leader The Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship may support a specific collaborative… Read more »
Applicants are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this competition. The Dorothy Killam Fellowships provide support to scholars of exceptional ability by granting them time to pursue research projects of broad significance and widespread interest within the disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering or studies linking… Read more »
The prize, which consists of a cash award of $40,000, is awarded to one or more individuals who have made significant contributions to basic or clinical research in a specific field. Robarts Research Institute and the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, strive for research excellence in diverse areas including neuroscience, infectious disease,… Read more »
Applications are now open for the 2026 Brain Tumour Research Studentships, a unique opportunity for undergraduate and medical students in Canada to gain hands-on experience in brain tumour research. These two-year awards provide $10,000 in funding to support promising students working on projects that advance understanding, treatment, and care for those affected by brain tumours…. Read more »
Four carefully chosen applicants will each be awarded a $10,000 Nature Award and gain entry to our residential accelerator programme. Here, you’ll engage with eminent scientist–entrepreneurs and explore opportunities for commercial development, all aimed at advancing your cutting-edge science into viable health innovations. We are especially interested in passionate scientists early in their career leading the… Read more »
Information webinars: November 27, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET | Register here. January 13, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET | Register here. The Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants aims to unite interdisciplinary research teams to advance the understanding of the risks and development of late and long-term toxicities associated with cancer… Read more »
Information webinars: November 27, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET | Register here. January 13, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET | Register here. The Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants aims to unite interdisciplinary research teams to advance the understanding of the risks and development of late and long-term toxicities associated with cancer… Read more »
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support youth-engaged research teams to generate evidence for at least two of the six priorities of Canada’s Youth Policy with the ultimate goal of improving youth health and well-being. The six priority areas are: Leadership and Impact; Health and Wellness; Innovation, Skills and Learning; Employment; Truth and Reconciliation; Environment and Climate Action…. Read more »
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support youth-engaged research teams to generate evidence for at least two of the six priorities of Canada’s Youth Policy with the ultimate goal of improving youth health and well-being. The six priority areas are: Leadership and Impact; Health and Wellness; Innovation, Skills and Learning; Employment; Truth and Reconciliation; Environment and Climate Action…. Read more »
Brain Canada is delighted to continue its collaboration with the Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research in our shared mission to advance research efforts that seek to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by spinal cord and brain injuries. The Turnbull-Tator Award aims to recognize an outstanding publication by a researcher at… Read more »
Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve… Read more »
Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve… Read more »
Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve… Read more »
SSHRC will be holding webinars regarding the above-mentioned competitions via MS Teams. They will outline what is new this year and will include a question period. Registration is required for these webinars. Detailed information for the webinars is below: Date Time (eastern) Topic Language Webinar Access November 25, 2025 11 a.m. to 1 p. m. Connection… Read more »
Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to launch the 2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health The third Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health, is focused on rehabilitation and recovery following acute heart-brain health events such as stroke, heart attack, and cardiac arrest. Women recovering from heart-brain events—such… Read more »
Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to launch the 2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health The third Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health, is focused on rehabilitation and recovery following acute heart-brain health events such as stroke, heart attack, and cardiac arrest. Women recovering from heart-brain events—such… Read more »
The objective CAAIF Research Fellowship in Immunology is to support the research career of promising researchers and to produce high-quality research in Immunology with a focus on Immunodeficiency and related areas. Applications must be submitted by January 21 2026 at 11:59 pm in the time zone of the applicant. See here for more information.
Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases in Canada affecting over 11.82% of the population (4.7 million people) with well-recognized biological sex differences. Asthma disproportionately affects children and youth and is a leading cause for emergency room visits and hospitalizations in children. Chronic airway inflammation affects the health, wellbeing and quality of… Read more »
The Lung Ambition Awards is a joint initiative between Lung Cancer Canada, The Lung Ambition Alliance and AstraZeneca Canada. Since its launch, a total of $300,000 has been granted to six Canadian teams pursuing research across the continuum of lung cancer care, tackling the disease from end to end. This includes screening and early detection,… Read more »
The Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award is the newest addition to the HSI program, and is launched biennially. The award provides early career researchers (ECRs) the opportunity to: – develop their embedded research roles and programs; – apply their research skills to help health system organizations tackle high priority challenges, contribute to evidence-informed decision-making, strengthen… Read more »
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR) and Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) are pleased to launch the inaugural Health Services and Policy Research Impact Award competition. The HSPR Impact Award recognizes HSPR that has made an impact by demonstrably contributing to the transformation of health systems, improving people’s lives, or generating social… Read more »
The CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award Program is intended to advance scientific excellence and foster diversity in Canada’s research ecosystem. It supports the professional development and career progression of trainees to establish and sustain strong, independent research programs in academia. Diverse perspectives strengthen scientific quality, creativity, and innovation, with… Read more »
Blood Cancer Quality of Life Grant Program The intent of this funding opportunity is to support new research designed to address quality of life challenges experienced by Canadians affected by blood cancers. Learn more Operating Grant Program The Operating Grant is designed to provide funding to research that may ultimately lead to a significant change… Read more »
Breast Cancer Canada is now accepting applications for the 2026 Research Grant Competition, awarding a total of $250,000 CAD to accelerate precision oncology in Lobular Carcinoma breast cancer. This national grant program is designed to fuel innovation in precision diagnostics and targeted treatment driven by Canadian research teams who are shaping the future of breast… Read more »
Breast Cancer Canada is now accepting applications for the 2026 Research Grant Competition, awarding a total of $250,000 CAD to accelerate precision oncology in Lobular Carcinoma breast cancer. This national grant program is designed to fuel innovation in precision diagnostics and targeted treatment driven by Canadian research teams who are shaping the future of breast… Read more »
Pfizer and the CanAge are collaborating to offer a new grant opportunity seeking grant proposals for programs that seek to explore innovative approaches to persistent challenges impacting older adults living with rare diseases. Grants will be awarded in support of organizations/institutions working to improve programs and policies focused on improving the care of adults living… Read more »
Heart & Stroke, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and Brain Canada, is proud to announce a joint commitment of $5 million over five years to support the Cardiac Arrest Team Grants funding opportunity. This bold initiative aims to significantly improve the prediction of cardiac… Read more »
Heart & Stroke, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and Brain Canada, is proud to announce a joint commitment of $5 million over five years to support the Cardiac Arrest Team Grants funding opportunity. This bold initiative aims to significantly improve the prediction of cardiac… Read more »
MHRC is proud to partner with Mitacs on this funding opportunity for Indigenous university, college or postgraduate students across the country to work with their academic supervisor and partner with a local service provider or Indigenous community organization. Topic Area MHRC and Mitacs are partnering through the Mitacs Indigenous Pathways Initiative, to support the brightest Indigenous… Read more »
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 »
The Canadian Cancer Society Inclusive Excellence Prize The Inclusive Excellence Prize will be given to an individual who has demonstrated commitment, leadership and (potential for) impact in the advancement of Canada’s cancer research ecosystem from an equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility lens, both among those conducting the research and those benefiting from its outcomes. The… Read more »
Through the Institute Community Support (ICS) Program, CIHR Institutes and Initiatives are launching the ICS Travel Awards competition for master’s and doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, early career researchers, and knowledge users to present their own research at national and international meetings, workshops, or conferences. The specific objective of this funding opportunity is to: Provide travel… Read more »
Supports multidisciplinary pancreatic cancer research and knowledge-sharing at Canada’s only disease-specific conference dedicated to pancreatic cancer. Complete details (including criteria) can be found on the conference website here Three distinct funding opportunities available: 1-Research Awards – $7,500 each Celebrate multi-disciplinary collaboration – especially projects that bring together expertise from more than one province 📅 Deadline… Read more »
Award: Up to $500,000 over four years ($125,000/year) Deadline: December 4, 2025 (3:00 pm ET) Focus Areas: The call seeks to support creative approaches to healthy and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including underlying mechanisms of normal pregnancy, preeclampsia, preterm birth, and late term pregnancy loss (projects focused on miscarriage at 10 weeks or less and infertility… Read more »
Patient-Oriented Research (POR), which is foundational to evidence-informed health care, refers to a continuum of research that engages patients, including People with Lived/Living Experience (PWLLE), as partners throughout the research process, focuses on patient and community-identified priorities, and improves patient outcomes. This research, conducted by multidisciplinary teams with relevant partners, aims to apply the knowledge generated to… Read more »
Brain Canada is proud to support Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) for the Indigenous Stream – Call for Proposals. This funding opportunity will support impactful projects to improve outcomes for Indigenous children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities, while recognizing and honouring the knowledge, priorities, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples. We invite academics in partnership with Indigenous communities to bring… Read more »
The endMS Doctoral Studentship Award provides opportunities for research training and broadening the scientific understanding of MS for students currently enrolled in a Doctoral level program. MS Canada (MSC) will support studentships aligned with our strategic plan. The strategic plan outlines four key impact goal areas: Advance Treatment and Care: Research that aims to advance treatment… Read more »
Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours for information on these awards. SSHRC Impact Awards are designed to build on and sustain Canada’s research-based knowledge culture in all research areas of the social sciences and humanities. The awards recognize outstanding researchers and celebrate their research achievements, research training, knowledge mobilization and outreach activities funded partially… Read more »
