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| Grant Title | Deadline | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| "Back on Track from COVID-19" - Funding Opportunity |
Deadline Passed (June 12, 2020) |
The “Back on Track from COVID19” funding opportunity addresses the interruption to biomedical research laboratories and clinical research as a result of the COVID19 emergency. The funds are intended... |
| CSS Impact Grants | No Deadline | *Note: The Impact Grants LOI deadline of April 29th, 2020 will be postponed due to work disruptions and to accommodate applicants who are performing additional duties outside their regular scope of... |
| Partnership Engage Grants |
Deadline Passed (June 1, 2023) |
Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Insight program and the Connection program. Please note that Partnership Engage Grants cannot respond exclusively to the... |
| Junior Investigator Grant Panel Travel Award |
Deadline Passed (October 19, 2020) |
The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to offer a special initiative to allow junior investigators in cancer research to gain knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Cancer Society peer-review... |
| New Frontiers in Research Fund | 2022 Transformation Competition |
Deadline Passed (October 26, 2020) |
The objective of the Transformation stream is to support large-scale, Canadian-led interdisciplinary research projects that address a major challenge with the potential to realize real and lasting... |
| Mitacs Accelerate | No Deadline | The Mitacs Accelerate program offers internships for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to allow research collaboration with industry. The recipient (a graduate student or postdoc), their ... |
| Branch Out Neurological Foundation Master's Grant |
Deadline Passed (March 13, 2020) |
Description: Funding for Masters students researching in the area of NeuroCAM Application Questions Length: 1-2 years max Eligibility: Research must be in the area of NeuroCAM. Applicants... |
| Scholarships for non-Canadian students and postdoctoral researchers to study in Canada | No Deadline | Canadian governments, non-profit and international organizations offer a number scholarships and grants to international students who want to study in Canadian colleges, universities and institutes... |
| CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars |
Deadline Passed (October 16, 2023) |
The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program supports exceptional early-career researchers with funding, mentorship, a global network, and professional skills development. Applicants may be based... |
| ACA Conservation, Community, and Education Grants |
Deadline Passed (December 16, 2022) |
This funding supports conservation activities by individuals (with appropriate insurance coverage), organizations, and communities that contribute to healthy fish and wildlife populations, to a... |
| 2020 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research |
Deadline Passed (February 1, 2021) |
Brain Canada Foundation is pleased to announce the second in a series of new funding opportunities to support early career researchers. With funding to start in 2021, the 2020 Future Leaders in... |
| Banting Research Foundation Discovery Award |
Deadline Passed (December 22, 2021) |
The Discovery Award is a one-year grant of up to $25,000 for innovative health and biomedical research projects by outstanding new investigators at universities and research institutes in Canada who... |
| NSERC Alliance Grants |
Deadline Passed (December 18, 2020) |
Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors. These grants support research projects led... |
| Alzheimer Society Research Program - Doctoral Award |
Deadline Passed (October 23, 2020) |
The Alzheimer Society Research Program is looking for big, bold, out-of-the-box ideas to find the causes of dementia and breakthrough solutions in care. We're investing more in new investigators... |
| Alzheimer Society Research Program - Postdoctoral Fellowship |
Deadline Passed (October 23, 2020) |
The Alzheimer Society Research Program is looking for big, bold, out-of-the-box ideas to find the causes of dementia and breakthrough solutions in care. We're investing more in new investigators... |
| Alzheimer Society Research Program - New Investigator Operating Grant |
Deadline Passed (October 23, 2020) |
The Alzheimer Society Research Program is looking for big, bold, out-of-the-box ideas to find the causes of dementia and breakthrough solutions in care. We're investing more in new investigators to... |
| Alzheimer Society Research Program - Proof of Concept Grant |
Deadline Passed (October 23, 2020) |
The Alzheimer Society Research Program is looking for big, bold, out-of-the-box ideas to find the causes of dementia and breakthrough solutions in care. We're investing more in new investigators to... |
| The CHS/Novo Nordisk Psychosocial Research Program |
Deadline Passed (January 11, 2021) |
The Canadian Hemophilia Society – Novo Nordisk Canada Psychosocial Research Program was created to engage professionals/graduate students from the allied health disciplines (ie. Nursing,... |
| CHS Dream of a Cure Research Program |
Deadline Passed (November 2, 2020) |
Supporting research towards improving the health and the quality of life of all people with inherited bleeding disorders and finding a cure have been goals of the Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS)... |
| Cancer Screening Research and Innovation Opportunity (CSRIO) - Community Engagement |
Deadline Passed (August 1, 2021) |
The CSRIO Program has been designed to identify, develop, and implement solutions to improve cancer screening in underserved populations. At a population level, effective and efficient cancer... |
| Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program 2023 |
Deadline Passed (September 6, 2023) |
The 2023-2024 Banting PDF competition has been launched, and the application is available on ResearchNet! Please consult www.banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca for further details. Canada’s three... |
| Publication Grant 2019 | No Deadline | Description The Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Research Hub is a partnership of researchers, healthcare professionals and leadership, community organizations, government ministries, patient... |
| Mitacs Globalink Research Award | No Deadline | The Mitacs Globalink Research Award provides $6,000 for senior undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in Canada to conduct 12- to 24-week research projects at universities... |
| Canadian Cancer Society - Translational Awards | No Deadline | The Translational Research Partnership Program supports collaborative projects in cancer research to help accelerate the development of new treatments and/or technologies for the benefit of patients... |
| New Frontiers in Research Fund | 2023 Exploration Competition |
Deadline Passed (September 27, 2023) |
The Exploration stream aims to inspire high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. Exploration grants support research that pushes boundaries into exciting new areas. Researchers are... |
| Cancer Research Society Operating Grant |
Deadline Passed (December 2, 2020) |
Launch of the 2021 Operating Grants Competition: The Operating Grants Program is the principal means by which the Cancer Research Society fulfills its mission to support fundamental, early... |
| CHS-Bayer ADVANCE Canada Research Program |
Deadline Passed (January 11, 2021) |
The Canadian Hemophilia Society – Bayer ADVANCE Canada Research Program was created to engage Canadian hemophilia treaters in activities to identify and research key issues in the ageing hemophilia... |
| Mitacs Accelerate Industrial Postdoc | No Deadline | Provides up to 3 years of funding valued at $55,000/year for research with a company or not-for-profit for a Postdoctoral Fellow in any discipline. Postdocs: Build a longer-term collaboration with... |
| ACA Research Grant |
Deadline Passed (November 24, 2021) |
At Alberta Conservation Association (ACA), we believe it is our responsibility to join and support the collective effort to conserve, protect and enhance Alberta’s fish, wildlife and habitat. In... |
| APRI - Research and Policy Fellowship Program | No Deadline | The Research and Policy Fellowship program will help establish and nurture links between provincial and federal decision-makers and scientific professionals to support public policy related to prion... |
| APRI - Guest Speaker Support Program | No Deadline | The Guest Speaker Support Program is designed to disseminate knowledge to the Alberta research and science community by offering funding to help bring notable researchers in prion and protein... |
| APRI - IDeal Program | No Deadline | The IDeal Program, also known as the Innovation and Delivery Program, was created to encourage collaboration among industry, Alberta universities and research institutions. The Alberta Prion Research... |
| APRI - Mobility Program | No Deadline | The Mobility Program is intended to encourage investigators who are within five years of their first appointment after completing their research training or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows... |
| MSSOC Contract Research Organization (CRO) Grant | No Deadline | The MS Society of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of a new research funding competition – the Contract Research Organization (CRO) Grant. The CRO Grant will enable principal investigators to... |
| Alberta Innovates Postgraduate Fellowship | No Deadline | Alberta Innovates, Postgraduate Fellowship provides support for individuals to pursue postgraduate health-related research at an Alberta University. Detailed information on the program can be found... |
| Shastri Publication Grant | No Deadline | Shastri Indo Canadian Institute India office is pleased to announce Shastri Publication Grant (SPG) for its Indian Members Council (IMC) and Canadian Members Council (CMC) of SICI. The purpose of... |
| Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute Opportunities | No Deadline | The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute offers a number of funding opportunities throughout the year. Please refer to individual programs using the links below. OPPORTUNITIES FOR CANADIANS Grants,... |
| Department of Defence Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) |
Deadline Passed (May 24, 2022) |
The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program will be investing $1.6 billion in innovations for defence and security over the next 20 years. The IDEaS program is designed to... |
| Life and Climate Award (LC Award) |
Deadline Passed (September 26, 2022) |
*** This page was updated on Feb 1, 2023.*** OVERVIEW Value TBD Duration 24 months Application Deadline... |
| Big Ideas: Call for Ideas | No Deadline | The Weston Brain Institute is considering supporting a large-scale, pivotal project to significantly and sustainably advance research in our field. With this call, we are seeking to identify highly... |
| Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) | No Deadline | The Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) provides funding for downstream research & development projects that focus on applying genomics-derived solutions to challenges or... |
| APRI - New Collaborations Program | No Deadline | The New Collaborations program is intended to encourage collaborations between researchers from an Alberta-based institution with researchers from institutions outside Alberta. Qualified... |
| Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement Program (CASBE) | No Deadline | The 2023-24 CASBE program is now open for interested researchers. The Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement “CASBE Program” is a funding Program within Post-Secondary Investments & Emerging... |
| Junior Investigator Grant Panel Travel Award | No Deadline | The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to offer a special initiative to allow junior investigators in cancer research to gain knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Cancer Society peer-review... |
| Faculty Research Award |
Deadline Passed (February 28, 2023) |
The Centre for Oral History and Tradition Research Award (COHTRA) aims to support Southern Alberta oral history research by University of Lethbridge faculty and their research teams, including... |
| NSERC CREATE Program |
Deadline Passed (March 6, 2023) |
The NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Program supports the training of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the... |
| Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) |
Deadline Passed (January 31, 2024) |
nserc_ursa_promo_lowres.mp4 Updated on December 2023 - Further updates may follow once NSERC publishes their full guidelines. Keep checking in for any... |
| Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentship |
Deadline Passed (January 31, 2023) |
Overview The Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentships (AI SRS) is now considered an award. There is no supervisor contribution and no requirement for the number of hours worked. The time... |
| IMPERIAL OIL - UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AWARDS PROGRAM |
Deadline Passed (November 29, 2019) |
IMPERIAL OIL - UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AWARDS PROGRAM University research awards are designed to encourage research at Canadian universities in areas of interest to Imperial Oil's petroleum,... |
| Early Phase Clinical Trials | No Deadline | Neurodegenerative diseases of aging are among the least understood and most undertreated diseases today. If ignored, the social and economic costs of managing these diseases will continue to rise.... |