Posts Categorized: Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISHs)

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 »

CIHR Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026)

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 »

Canadian Lung Association Studentship and Fellowship Awards – Full application

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 »

Canadian Lung Association Studentship and Fellowship Awards – Registration

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 »

Wilma Shastry PAH Research Award

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 »

Early Career Investigator Catalyst Grant in Interstitial Lung Disease

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 Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Improve Speed / Precision of Treatment Selection and Clinical Management for Patients with Invasive Mold Infections

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 »

ALS Canada-Brain Canada Trainee Program 2026

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 »

Arthritis Society – Training Graduate PhD Salary Award

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 »

Arthritis Society – Training Postdoctoral Fellowship – Application

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 »

Arthritis Society Strategic Operating Grant (Full application)

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 »

Arthritis Society – Strategic Operating Grants (SOG) – LOI

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 »

Arthritis Society – Ignite Innovation Grants – Abstract

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 »

Arthritis Society – Ignite Innovation Grants – Full Application

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 »

ICUF De Chastelain Scholarships

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 »

2026 Balzan Prizes

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 Research on Long-Acting Growth Hormone RFP

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 »

MOHCCN Health Informatics and Data Science Awards

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 »

Spencer Foundation Small Research Grants on Education Program

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 Fostering Educational Initiatives for ALK+ Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (mNSCLC) Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKI) Therapy

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 »

2026 Prostate Cancer Grants

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 Society of Canada (HSC) Navigator Research Program – Full Application

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 Society of Canada (HSC) Navigator Research Program LOI

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 »

HFSP Nakasone Award

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 »

CIHR One Health Antimicrobial Resistance Research Network

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 »

CIHR Institute of Cancer & ARCC Research Awards

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 »

MHRC-Mitacs-iA Workplace Mental Health Studentship (Fall 2026)

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 »

Cancer Research Society (CRS) Operating Grants – Full Application

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 »

Weston Brain Institute Rapid Response 2026: Biomarkers program

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 »

Weston Brain Institute Rapid Response Biomarkers program – LOI

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 »

NSERC Create 2027 – Phase 2 – LOI

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 »

NSERC Create 2027 – Phase 1-Registration

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 »

Driving Timely Biomarker Testing to Optimize Treatment Decisions for Colorectal Cancer Patients Across Canada

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 »

Call for Proposals for Multinational and Translational Research Projects in the European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth)

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 »

ALS Canada-Brain Canada Clinical Research Fellowship 2026

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 RFP Optimizing HRRm Testing and Workflow Integration in mCSPC

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 »

NFRF International 2026 Competition – Full Application

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 »

NFRF International 2026 Competition – LOI

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 »

NFRF International 2026 Competition – NOI

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 »

BHCRI 2026 Studentship Award Competition

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 »

Allied Health Fellowship – Application

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 »

Allied Health Fellowship – Registration

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 »

Allied Health Operating Grant in Asthma – Application

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 »

Allied Health Operating Grant in Asthma – Registration

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 »

Health Equity Grant

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 »

Optimizing Care for Patients with Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

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 »

AtlanticOER Development Grants Program

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 »

Evolving Treatment Options in First-Line Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma (mUC) and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

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 »

Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA)

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: 2026 Competitions (December)

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: 2026 Competitions (September)

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: 2026 Competitions (June)

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: 2026 Competitions (March)

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 »

Canada Impact+ Research Chairs and Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders

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 »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants – September 2026

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

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants – June 2026

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

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants – March 2026

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

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants – January 2026

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 »

Gender-Related Injury and Illness Prevention Program (GRIIPP)

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 »

Marathon of Hope Clinician Scientist Award – Full Application

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 »

Marathon of Hope Clinician Scientist Awards – LOI

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 »

uARCTIC Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement Fund

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 »

UARCTIC Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund

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 »

Operating Grant : Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research – Application

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 »

Operating Grant : Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research – Registration

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 »

Northern Contaminants Program

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 »

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

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

Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation Grant – Full Application

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 »

Canadian Association Schools of Nursing Awards

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 »

Killam Prizes

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 Fellowship

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 »

Dorothy Killam Fellowship

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 »

J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine

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 »

2026 Brain Tumour Research Studentships

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 »

Nature Awards Healthspan Accelerator

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 »

CIHR Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025) – Full Application

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 »

Team Grant : Healthy Youth (2025) – Registration

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 »

SSHRC Connection Grant – November 2026

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 Connection Grant – August 2026

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 Connection Grant – May 2026

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 Connection Grant – February 2026

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 »

2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health – Application

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 »

2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health – Registration

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 »

CAAIF Research Fellowship in Immunology supported by Takeda Canada

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.

Early Career Researcher Award in Asthma

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 »

Lung Ambition Awards

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 »

CIHR Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher Award

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 »

2026 IHSPR-CAHSPR Health Services & Policy Research Impact Award

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 »

CIHR – Research Excellence, Diversity and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award

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 research grant opportunities – LOI

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 2026 Research Grant Competition – Full Application

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 2026 Research Grant Competition – LOI

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 »

COLLABORATE Grant Program: Supporting Ageing Adults Living with Rare Diseases

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 »