Posts Categorized: Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

2023 Canadian Lung Association: Allied Health Research Grant – Registration

The objective of the Canadian Lung Association Allied Health Research 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… Read more »

DOD – Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP)- IIRA/OCA/PA awards – Application

FY23 Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) can be found here. Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) Ovarian Cancer Academy Award – Early-Career Investigator (OCA) Pilot Award (PA) PLEASE NOTE: Pre-application must be completed. This competition is by invitation upon review of pre-application Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in… Read more »

DOD – Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP)- IIRA/OCA/PA awards – Pre-Application

FY23 Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) can be found here. Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) Ovarian Cancer Academy Award – Early-Career Investigator (OCA) Pilot Award (PA) Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website… Read more »

DOD – Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) – Application

FY23 Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) can be found here. Clinical Translational Research Award Clinical Trial Award Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault.shtml) and the electronic… Read more »

DOD – Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) – Pre-Application

FY23 Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) can be found here. Clinical Translational Research Award Clinical Trial Award Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault.shtml) and the electronic… Read more »

Pfizer – Approaches to Implement Bispecific Antibodies into Clinical Practice, Increase Awareness and Improve Delivery of Quality of Care for Patients with Multiple Myeloma – RFP

Myeloma Canada and Pfizer Canada are pleased to collaborate to offer a grant opportunity to support Quality Improvement (QI) projects that will advance the quality of care and best practices around treatment for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) receiving bispecific antibody (BsAb) treatment. This RFP is being issued by both organizations. Myeloma Canada is… Read more »

CAAIF-Miravo Healthcare Research Grant in Upper Airway Allergic Disease

GRANT OBJECTIVE The objective of the CAAIF-Miravo Healthcare Research Grant in Upper Airway Allergic Disease is to fund a research grant focused on the area of upper airway allergic disease. VALUE OF THE AWARD The maximum value of the award is $50,000. DURATION The Research Grant is for one year, non-renewable. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications must… Read more »

Pfizer – 2023 Oncology Fellowship – RFP

Please note: There is an additional day on the internal deadline to accommodate the Labour Day Holiday on September 4th, 2023.  Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or… Read more »

Canadian Cancer Society – Emerging Scholar Research Grants – Application

Please note: There is an additional day on the internal deadline to accommodate the Labour Day Holiday on September 4th, 2023.  Please note: There will be a three-stage application and review process. Applicants will first be required to submit an abstract. The abstract registration step is mandatory, but not competitive, and will allow CCS staff to… Read more »

Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants – Abstract

Please note: There will be a three-stage application and review process. Applicants will first be required to submit an abstract. The abstract registration step is mandatory, but not competitive, and will allow CCS staff to initiate recruitment of reviewers and assemble the most relevant panel. Applicants will then submit a letter of intent (LOI) for… Read more »

Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants – LOI

Please note: There will be a three-stage application and review process. Applicants will first be required to submit an abstract. The abstract registration step is mandatory, but not competitive, and will allow CCS staff to initiate recruitment of reviewers and assemble the most relevant panel. Applicants will then submit a letter of intent (LOI) for… Read more »

Harris Centre’s Thriving Regions Partnership Process – EOI

During the initial workshop of the Harris Centre’s Thriving Region’s Partnership Process, research priorities for the region are set through a facilitated discussion with stakeholders, partners, and interested citizens in the region from public, private, community and education sectors. These priorities are then used to open a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from the university… Read more »

Seed Fund, Bridge and Multidisciplinary Fund – of the SBM Funding Opportunity

Description The funds used for this competition draws from the larger Seed, Bridge, Multidisciplinary Fund which supports innovative research that is at a stage where it would be difficult to acquire funding for under traditional funding bodies and Tri-Agency funding programs. Each of these awards: 1. Seed, 2. Bridge, and 3. Multidisciplinary draw from the… Read more »

Defeating Embryonal Cancer in Young People Together (DECRYPT) Research Grant – LOI

The Defeating Embryonal Cancer in Young People Together (DECRYPT) Research Grant is designed to bolster the current childhood embryonal cancer landscape by providing funding for a research project that will address an unmet need for these pediatric brain cancers. This grant is possible thanks to the collaborative effort and shared values of several organizations: Kindred Foundation, Cancer… Read more »

Pfizer – Advances in the Management of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) – RFP

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement, or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies. Pfizer’s GMG competitive grant program involves a publicly posted general Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding… Read more »

DOD – BCRP – Era of Hope Scholar Award – Application

Please note: the original posting of this opportunity had an internal deadline of April 4th, 2023. This has been adjusted to April 3rd to accommodate Good Friday as a statutory holiday. FY23 Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) can be found here. Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in… Read more »

DOD – BCRP – Era of Hope Scholar Award – Pre-application

FY23 Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) can be found here. Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault.shtml) and the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) (https://eBRAP.org). Submission is… Read more »

DOD – Breast Cancer Research Program – Application

Please note: the original posting of this opportunity had an internal deadline of June 21st, 2023. This has been adjusted to June 20th to accommodate Mid-June break. FY23 Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) can be found here. Breakthrough Award Level 3 Breakthrough Award Level 4 Innovator Award Please note: These competitions are by invitation – completion… Read more »

DOD – Breast Cancer Research Program – Pre-application

FY23 Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) can be found here. Breakthrough Award Level 3 Breakthrough Award Level 4 Innovator Award Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault.shtml) and… Read more »

Pfizer – Addressing the Needs of Patients with Mental Health Issues and Dermatological Inflammatory Conditions – RFP

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement, or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies. Pfizer’s GMG competitive grant program involves a publicly posted Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a… Read more »

CIHR – Global Alliance for Chronic Disease – Application

Please note: Instructions on how to apply are now available on ResearchNet, here. RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. CIHR and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) are… Read more »

Pfizer – Mental Health in Rheumatology – Request for Proposals (RFP)

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement, or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies. Pfizer’s GMG competitive grant program involves a publicly posted Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a… Read more »

Pfizer – 2023 Global Migraine ASPIRE – Competitive Research Grant Programusing Expert Review Panel- LOI

PLEASE NOTE: Pfizer has extended this deadline to March 1, 2023.  Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies. Pfizer’s GMG competitive grant program involves a… Read more »

Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute – Pilot Program Application

Twice each year the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute holds a competition that provides funding to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical research fellows undertaking cancer research at recognized institutions in Atlantic Canada.  A limited number of traineeship awards from various funding sources will be offered to outstanding applicants with an interest in cancer research. Supervisors must… Read more »

Janeway Research Foundation – Special 2022 Research Award

Please note: The Janeway Research Foundation has extended this opportunity until March 16th, 2023 The Janeway Research Advisory Committee (JRAC) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for a special competition for the Janeway Foundation’s Research Awards. These awards will support research which have a strong potential for improving children’s health care… Read more »

The Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation / Ride for Dad – 2022 Funding

*Please note, RIS has contacted this Sponsor and deadline has been extended to February 28, 2023.  The purpose of the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation/Ride For Dad is to save lives by raising funds to support prostate cancer research and public awareness. Net proceeds are used to benefit the region where the funds were raised. Funding… Read more »

Salary-Based Research Grants Program

Salary-Based Research Grants Program (Researcher Self-funded Opportunity) Original Deadline: February 1, 2023 NEW Deadline: March 10, 2023 This self-funded program opportunity permits, under certain conditions, a researcher to receive a research grant in lieu of their salary, through a mechanism which includes peer review. The grant may be used for all the purposes of a… Read more »

SNSF – Project funding

Please note: Canadian researchers cannot be the Principal Investigator on these applications. However, they can join as project partners. To support larger collaborative projects, researchers can use NSERC’s Alliance International Collaboration grants and the SNSF’s project grants. To access NSERC funding, a Canadian researcher named as a project partner on a successful SNSF project grant… Read more »

NFRF – 2023 International Initiative for Research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition – 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 Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Please note: To apply to this call, teams must submit a notice of intent to apply (NOI) by May 2, 2023. The research… Read more »

NFRF – 2023 International Initiative for Research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation 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 Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. This international joint initiative represents a collaboration among research funders from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland,… Read more »

CIHR – Catalyst Grant : HIV/AIDS and STBBI Community-Based Research

The CIHR HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) Community-Based Research (CBR) Program (hereafter referred to as the CBR Program) is one of four research funding areas of the CIHR HIV/AIDS and STBBI Research Initiative, and supports the mission to strengthen and support a diverse, inclusive and collaborative research community that applies community-based, holistic and inter- and… Read more »

CIHR – Transforming Health with Integrated Care (THINC) Knowledge Mobilization & Impact Hub – Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The Transforming Health with Integrated Care (THINC) Knowledge Mobilization & Impact Hub (herein called the THINC Impact Hub or Hub) is a… Read more »

CIHR – Café Scientifique Program – Application

CIHR’s Strategic Plan 2021-2031 commits to 1) maximizing results for Canadians by prioritizing the dissemination and implementation of existing knowledge to inform health practice and policy and enhance health equity; and 2) improving the health literacy of Canadians and empowering them to take charge of their own health. Through this Café Scientifique funding opportunity, CIHR will… Read more »

Pfizer – Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma – RFP – Urgent Proposals

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement, or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies. Pfizer’s GMG competitive grant program involves a publicly posted Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a… Read more »

Pfizer – Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma – RFP

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement, or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies. Pfizer’s GMG competitive grant program involves a publicly posted Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a… Read more »

2023 Brain Tumour Research Fellowship Grant

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to reaching every Canadian affected by a brain tumour through support, education, information, and research. This Fellowship is being offered to help us with our vision to find the cause of and cure for brain tumours, while improving the quality of life for those… Read more »

Pzifer – Immunotherapy in Urothelial Carcinoma – RFP

Please note: Pfizer has extended the deadline for this competition to March 31, 2023.  Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG), and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany – Global Medical Unit Oncology are collaborating to provide grant support for continuing professional education in the area of Immuno-Oncology. Immuno-Oncology is a top priority for Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and… Read more »

The Mourou-Strickland Program-2023

*Please note, RIS has contacted this Sponsor and has confirmed no extensions permitted. Created by the Embassy of France in Canada in 2018, the Mourou/Strickland program is a two-way mobility program; its main goal is to contribute to the creation of sustainable collaborations between Canadian and French researchers. It is intended for researchers who wish… Read more »

CIHR – Global Alliance for Chronic Disease – LOI

*Please contact RIS for guidance on deadlines for this opportunity. RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Please note: Instructions on how to apply are now available on ResearchNet,… Read more »

CIHR-ICRH 2023 Spring Travel Awards

The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH) Travel Award competition is to support trainees registered in a master’s or doctoral program, or at the post-doctoral or post-health professional degree stage to present their research (oral or poster), relevant to the Institute’s strategic priorities and mandate, at national or international meetings, conferences or symposia. The ICRH Travel… Read more »

Research Security 2022-2023

The Government of Canada introduced new funding through the Research Support Fund (RSF) in Budget 2022 to further support the activities related to the indirect costs of research security and to support the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships. The funding will be added as a new priority area of the Incremental Project Grants to… Read more »

Brain Changes Initiative Award for Traumatic Brain Injury – Full Application

Please note: Applicants must submit a Registration Form to research@branchoutfoundation.com in order to be eligible to submit a Full Application. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to improve our understanding of the potential for non-pharmacological interventions to improve brain recovery after injury. Establishing scientific evidence for the effectiveness of combining two or more non-pharmacological interventions… Read more »

Brain Changes Initiative Award for Traumatic Brain Injury – Registration

Please note: No applications will be accepted for this competition without registration. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to improve our understanding of the potential for non-pharmacological interventions to improve brain recovery after injury. Establishing scientific evidence for the effectiveness of combining two or more non-pharmacological interventions as a treatment that can be administered… Read more »

Pfizer – Cardiac Transthyretin Amyloid (ATTR) Fellowship – Call for Proposals

The International Society of Amyloidosis (ISA) and Pfizer are collaborating to offer a new competitive grant opportunity focused on supporting fellowships in Cardiac Transthyretin Amyloid (ATTR). The mission of the International Society of Amyloidosis (ISA) is to promote research, education, clinical studies (including diagnosis and treatment), conferences and symposia on all aspects of amyloidosis worldwide…. Read more »

Repro Grants 2022

Repro Grants is a “fast grants” program, inspired by our friends at Impetus and Fast Grants, that awards $25K-$100K to ambitious research projects aiming to deepen our understanding of the female reproductive system. We are motivated to learn how our bodies work, so we can develop better diagnostics and interventions to improve women’s health outcomes… Read more »

CIHR – Team Grant : Intervention Trial in Inflammation for Chronic Conditions – LOI

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them A state of prolonged inflammation has been associated with many chronic health conditions, including but not limited to cancer, diabetes, metabolic syndrome,… Read more »

Institute Community Support (ICS) Program – Brain Star Award

Existing since March of 2001, Brain Star is a program of CIHR’s Institute of Neurosciences Mental Health and Addiction (CIHR-INMHA). Brain Star is administered under the Institute Community Support Grants and Awards program and is designed to recognize the excellence of research done in Canada by students and trainees in all fields and disciplines covered by CIHR-INMHA. The specific objectives of the Brain Star program… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant: Evaluation of population-level interventions to reduce AMR – Full Application

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical and growing global public threat that requires a unified global response for human, animal and environmental health. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that AMR threatens to reverse a century of medical progress and governments and health organizations around the world are paying increasingly more attention. Successfully addressing… Read more »

CABHI Funding Program for Seniors’ Care Innovations

very day, point-of-care staff improvise and problem-solve to meet the growing demands of an aging demographic. Clinical staff, managers, researchers, and caregivers hold key insights into potential improvements or transformations in seniors’ care delivery. CABHI’s Spark program empowers point-of-care staff to translate their insights into innovative and scalable solutions that can improve the lives of older… Read more »

CIHR-IMHA Inclusive Research Excellence Prizes – Full Application

*Please contact RIS for guidance on deadlines for this opportunity.  CIHR’s 2021-2031 Strategic Plan Priority A, Strategy 1 is to champion a more inclusive concept of research excellence including developing and promoting a renewed concept of research excellence that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. This notion of excellence recognizes fundamental knowledge creation, knowledge mobilization, multiple… Read more »

CIHR-IMHA Inclusive Research Excellence Prizes – Registration

CIHR’s 2021-2031 Strategic Plan Priority A, Strategy 1 is to champion a more inclusive concept of research excellence including developing and promoting a renewed concept of research excellence that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. This notion of excellence recognizes fundamental knowledge creation, knowledge mobilization, multiple ways of knowing, non-traditional research methods and outputs. It includes… Read more »

Pfizer – Gene and Gene-modified Cell Therapies Medical Education

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for initiatives that span multiple rare disease areas. The American Society of Gene + Cell Therapy and Pfizer Global Medical Grants are collaborating to offer a new competitive grant opportunity focused on supporting independent medical education to increase the medical and scientific understanding of gene and gene-modified cell therapies…. Read more »

Simons Foundation – Winter Pilot Award

The goal of the Pilot Award is to provide early support for exploratory ideas, particularly those with novel hypotheses. Appropriate projects for this mechanism include those considered higher risk but with the potential for transformative results. Projects that represent continuations of ongoing work (whether funded by SFARI or other funders) are not appropriate for this… Read more »

Cancer Research Society 2023 Operating Grants – Full Application

Only applicants who have submitted a LOI will be invited to complete a full proposal. The Operating Grants Program is the principal means by which the Cancer Research Society (CRS) fulfills its mission to support fundamental, early translational and environment-cancer research on all types of cancer to contribute to the advancement of science aimed at… Read more »

IMSUT International Joint Research Project FY2023 Call for Proposals

The Institute of Medical Sciences, the University of Tokyo (IMSUT) has been promoting the Joint Usage/Research Center Project since FY2010, supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). On 13 November 2018, IMSUT was authorized as the “International Joint Research Center for Promoting Basic and Applied Research and Implementing Translational Research”, allowing… Read more »

Pfizer – Global Hemophilia Grant – Equity in Therapeutic Patient Education

This grant program seeks to champion patient learning and address both educational equity & quality amongst people living with hemophilia (PLwH) to support them in making evidence-informed decisions in a rapidly evolving treatment landscape. This competitive grant program is open to Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs) and non-profit organizations – of all sizes and in all… Read more »

Parkinson Canada – Trainee Awards

Graduate Student Award Two-year duration  $10,000 per year   Full-time graduate students at the PhD level conducting research relevant to the cure, cause, prevention, improved treatment and/or understanding of Parkinson’s disease or related disorders.  Note: The Graduate Student Award for the Master’s level is not available.  Partnership Awards (See RFA for details) Parkinson Canada and Fonds de… Read more »

Parkinsons Canada – Pilot Project Grant

Parkinson Canada is pleased to offer the Pilot Project Program (the “Program”) as part of its strategic initiative to encourage investigators (researchers) with faculty or equivalent appointments, to enter and perform research in new, specifically targeted, high priority areas of Parkinson’s research in Canada. The Program is available to individuals who propose to conduct this… Read more »

Abuse-free Sport – Call for Proposals 2022 – Application

**PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS ARE BY INVITATION ONLY. The overall objective of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada’s (“SDRCC”) Safe Sport Research Grant Program (“Program”) is to invest in safe sport research to maintain and increase the understanding of the behaviours that need to be reinforced or prevented, and to evaluate the impact of the… Read more »

Abuse-free Sport – Call for Proposals 2022 – EOI

The overall objective of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada’s (“SDRCC”) Safe Sport Research Grant Program (“Program”) is to invest in safe sport research to maintain and increase the understanding of the behaviours that need to be reinforced or prevented, and to evaluate the impact of the Abuse-Free Sport program and initiatives. This will… Read more »

Pfizer – Gene Therapy Site-Preparedness

PLEASE NOTE: Pfizer has extended the application due date to February 14, 2023. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for initiatives that span multiple rare disease areas. The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and Pfizer Global Medical Grants are collaborating to offer a new competitive grant opportunity focused on Pharmacy teams and the integration of gene… Read more »

Pfizer – Optimizing Canadian Telehealth Use for Women’s Health

ORIGINAL DEADLINE: February 13, 2023 NEW DEADLINE: February 20, 2023 Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement, or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies. Pfizer’s GMG competitive grant program involves a publicly… Read more »

Allergic Airways Disease Innovation Grant

GRANT OBJECTIVE The objective of the Allergic Airways Disease Innovation Grant is to fund innovative research of a “high-risk, high-reward” nature that will have impact on the prevention or treatment of allergic airways disease. VALUE OF THE AWARDS There are three awards available for a maximum value of $85,000 each. DURATION The Innovation Grant is for one… Read more »

Mitacs Elevate Fall 2022 call for proposals

The Mitacs Elevate Fall 2022 call for proposals is now open — and enhanced funding is available for postdocs in emerging industry sectors. Our Elevate program, open to all disciplines, provides critical career and skills training to postdoctoral fellows through real-world collaborations. This Fall, we are offering two award options: Standard and Thematic. Standard: As in… Read more »

AMEE Faculty Development Grant – Full Proposal

** By Invitation only The Faculty Development Research Grant is available through the Faculty Development Committee of AMEE, with the purpose of helping and promoting research within faculty development subject area.  A total of £7000 is available to help fund one or more projects each year and applications for projects centered around Faculty Development are welcome,… Read more »

AMEE Faculty Development Grant- Pre Proposal

The Faculty Development Research Grant is available through the Faculty Development Committee of AMEE, with the purpose of helping and promoting research within faculty development subject area.  A total of £7000 is available to help fund one or more projects each year and applications for projects centered around Faculty Development are welcome, but any relating to… Read more »

NSERC Chairs for Inclusion in Science and Engineering (CISE)

Interested researchers may contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) in RIS for assistance in developing their applications. CISE is a two-year pilot program for Atlantic Canada, modeled after and replacing the Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering (CWSE) program. The CISE pilot will “support a team of researchers in the Atlantic region who contribute to… Read more »

NFRF – 2022 Horizon Global Platform Competition- EXTENSION

Please note that the New Frontiers in Research Fund is extending the 2022 Horizon Global Platform competition. We encourage any Canadian researchers named on an application to or project funded through any Research and Innovation call under Pillar II (Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness) of Horizon Europe with a deadline before December 31, 2023… Read more »

CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition – Application

*Please note: Application is by invitation only* Please review the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research Grant Program Policy document at https://cfdr.ca/grants/ for important information on the program; investigator eligibility, areas of support, areas of non-support, grant process, investigator and sponsoring institution agreements, obligations and reporting requirements, CFDR’s funding process, and publications and rights. The submission… Read more »

CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition – LOI

The first step in applying for a CFDR Research Grant is the submission of a Letter of Intent package. The documents can be submitted in English or French. The package must be submitted via the Letter of Intent Submission webform by 4:59PM [EST] October 31, 2022. Please review the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research Grant Program Policy document… Read more »

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) – 2022/2023 Global COVID-19 ASPIRE – RFP

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies. Pfizer’s GMG competitive grant program involves a publicly posted Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a… Read more »

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) – 2022/2023 Engaging the Patient Community in Research and Publications – RFP

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement, or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s areas of interest. Consistent with Pfizer’s commitment to putting patients first, we are proud to collaborate with the Stanford Medicine AIM lab… Read more »

DOD – Breast Cancer Research Program Clinical Research Extension Award – Application

Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) at https://cdmrp.health.mil/funding/bcrp New for FY22! Clinical Research Extension Award Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault.shtml) and the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) (https://eBRAP.org)…. Read more »

DOD – Breast Cancer Research Program Clinical Research Extension Award – Pre-Application

Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) at https://cdmrp.health.mil/funding/bcrp New for FY22! Clinical Research Extension Award Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault.shtml) and the electronic Biomedical Research Application… Read more »

Brain Canada/Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) Quantum Leap Program

Together with the Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Brain Canada is pleased to share an upcoming funding opportunity for Canadian researchers. CQDM’s Quantum Leap pharma-led funding program for drug discovery research aims to support innovative translational biopharmaceutical research projects that are at advanced stages of development and that have the potential to improve, facilitate and/or… Read more »

Muscular Dystrophy Canada – 2022-2023 Annual Neuromusclar Research Grants

Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) is the single largest funder of neuromuscular research in Canada. Through our research funding, we are committed to advancing research that will ultimately lead to cures for neuromuscular disorders. MDC‘s annual Neuromuscular Disorder Research Grant Program invests in clinical and translational research projects related to the diagnosis, treatment, or clinical care… Read more »

CIHR Catalyst Grant : Policy Research for Health System Transformation

This funding opportunity supports Policy Research for Health System Transformation grants, including retrospective policy evaluations or prospective policy development/implementation, that generate evidence to inform macro-level policies to support high-performing health care and public health systems in Canada with the aim of advancing the Quadruple Aim – improved population health outcomes, better patient and provider experience,… Read more »

2023-2024 Northern Scientific Training Program

NSTP program offers supplementary funding to assist students in the completion of research projects in the North.  Graduate and senior undergraduate students from any discipline who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents may apply in conjunction with their faculty supervisor. Undergraduate and Graduate students who meet the program eligibility requirements, under the supervision of a… Read more »

CIHR – Summer Program in Ageing (2023) on Longer-living older adults

The CIHR-IA Summer Program in Aging (SPA) is an intensive 5-day capacity-building program with the aim of providing graduate trainees with advanced training that crosses disciplines, offers networking opportunities, and disseminates best practices in research. SPA has been held yearly across Canada since 2006 on a different strategic theme each year. The program brings together… Read more »

CIHR – Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program Phase II (2022 funding opportunity) – Registration

Important Dates Competition 202302JCI Registration Deadline 2023-01-17 Application Deadline 2023-02-16 Anticipated Notice of Decision 2023-08-08 Funding Start Date 2023-11-01 Phase II of the Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program (the Program) seeks to support cutting-edge research in the biomedical sciences and global health. This second call for proposals under Phase II is directed toward applicants conducting research in… Read more »

CIHR – Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program Phase II (2022 funding opportunity) – Application

*Please contact RIS for guidance on deadlines for this opportunity.  Important Dates Competition 202302JCI Registration Deadline 2023-01-17 Application Deadline 2023-02-16 Anticipated Notice of Decision 2023-08-08 Funding Start Date 2023-11-01 Phase II of the Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program (the Program) seeks to support cutting-edge research in the biomedical sciences and global health. This second call for proposals… Read more »

DoD Defense Medical Research and Development Program – Battlefield Wound Management and Infection Research (BWMIR) Award – Full Application

Pre-Proposal/Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), October 20, 2022  Proposal/Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, November 16, 2022 A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at https://eBRAP.org prior to the pre-application deadline. All applications must conform to the final Funding Opportunities/Program Announcements and… Read more »

DoD Defense Medical Research and Development Program – Battlefield Wound Management and Infection Research (BWMIR) Award – LOI

Pre-Proposal/Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), October 20, 2022  Proposal/Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, November 16, 2022 A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at https://eBRAP.org prior to the pre-application deadline. All applications must conform to the final Funding Opportunities/Program Announcements and… Read more »

DOD Concept Award: Reconstructive Transplant Research Program – full Application

Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), September 28, 2022  Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, October 19, 2022 The intent of the FY22 RTRP Concept Award is to support the exploration of a highly innovative new concept or untested theory that addresses an important problem relevant to reconstructive transplantation and the FY22… Read more »

DoD Concept Award: Reconstructive Transplant Research Program – Letter of Intent

Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), September 28, 2022  Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, October 19, 2022 The intent of the FY22 RTRP Concept Award is to support the exploration of a highly innovative new concept or untested theory that addresses an important problem relevant to reconstructive transplantation and the FY22… Read more »

LLSC’s Pediatric Blood Cancer Research Innovation Grant – Full application

Canadian researchers are invited to submit proposals to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada’s Pediatric Blood Cancer Research Innovation Grant Competition. This grant is designed to challenge the current pediatric blood cancer landscape by providing funding for projects that will address unmet needs for pediatric blood cancers. In the current era of targeted and… Read more »

LLSC’s Pediatric Blood Cancer Research Innovation Grant – Letter of Intent

Canadian researchers are invited to submit proposals to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada’s Pediatric Blood Cancer Research Innovation Grant Competition. This grant is designed to challenge the current pediatric blood cancer landscape by providing funding for projects that will address unmet needs for pediatric blood cancers. In the current era of targeted and… Read more »

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada Operating Grant – Full application

The Operating Grant is a two-year grant designed to provide funding to research that may ultimately lead to a significant change in the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of blood cancer. We are pleased to partner with the Cancer Research Society (CRS) to co-fund 15 Operating Grants this funding cycle. The CRS is a national not-for-profit… Read more »

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada Operating Grants – Letter of Intent

The Operating Grant is a two-year grant designed to provide funding to research that may ultimately lead to a significant change in the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of blood cancer. We are pleased to partner with the Cancer Research Society (CRS) to co-fund 15 Operating Grants this funding cycle. The CRS is a national not-for-profit… Read more »

2023 Kidney Health Research Grant- Full application

Priority Announcement Opportunities: Priority announcements are specific sources of funding for applications submitted to the Kidney Health Research Grant competition. Priority announcements align to the Kidney Foundation of Canada’s Research Framework and outline specific areas of emphasis. Priority announcements allow the Foundation to focus on capacity building within specific topic areas while not reducing our… Read more »