FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Advancing Technology Innovation through Discovery
This is a joint collaborative program between Genome Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and focuses on applying the latest genomics technologies to identify the genetic causes of childhood diseases. This funding opportunity will specifically focus on diseases where such identification can be achieved rapidly with the potential for important novel biological, clinical and commercial discoveries.
For detailed information about this competition visit the Genome Canada website.
Application Deadline October 15, 2010
2010 Genome Canada Competition for Science and Technology Innovation
This is an open competition with a maximum of $24 million available to support competitive current and new Science & Technology Innovation Centres for a period of two years.
For Detailed information about this competition visit the Ontario Genomics Institute website.
Letter of Intent Deadline: August 20 , 2010
Bridging Operating Grants (One Year)
To provide one-year operating funds, affording Principal
Investigators an opportunity to resubmit their research proposal without loss of momentum, staff, or trainees. To be eligible, applicants have only to identify the IG as their primary or secondary affiliated Institute.
Value and Term: Up to $100,000 for a maximum of one year.
2010 Career Scientist Award
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) is committed to fostering the growth of a provincial capacity to carry out and apply health services research. By investing in health researchers in Ontario, the ministry is working to ensure that the necessary human resources are present to respond to issues that are important to Ontario's health care system. The Career Scientist Program supports the early career development of health services researchers by providing salary support to outstanding candidates. Read more.
Ontario Genomics Institute (OGI) Summer Research Fellowships
OGI Summer Research Fellowships offer undergraduate students studying at Ontario universities unique opportunities to engage in meaningful, real-life research in the areas of genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics or related ethical, economic, environmental, legal or social issues (“GE3LS”). Under the direction of a supervisor, Fellows will conduct research in one of these areas in a laboratory or other appropriate academic setting.
The value of the 2010 Summer Research Fellowship is $5,000. A travel allowance will also be available to students and supervisors located outside the Greater Toronto Area to offset the costs of attending OGI Summer Research Fellowship events in Toronto.
Application Deadline: March 5, 2010
Information and application forms
Banting Research Foundation
The Banting Research Foundation will support the work of investigators in all fields of medical research. Applicants should be new investigators within the first three years of their first independent university/research institute appointment, receiving less than $150,000 in total start-up funds. Read more.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2010
Progeria Research Foundation - Medical Research Grants
The foundation awards grants to applicants who seek to conduct research to find the cause, treatment, or cure for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS). This is the only organization in the world dedicated to discovering the cure and effective treatment for Progeria and its aging related disorders through medical research, outreach and education. Read more.
Application Deadline: August 6, 2010
Kenneth Rainin Foundation - Innovator Awards Program for IBD Research
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation believes that finding causes and cures for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) will require bold and creative ideas that expand our ability to further explore and conquer these challenges. To accelerate the pace of discovery in IBD research, the Foundation is launching a new award, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation Innovator Awards Program for IBD Research. Read more.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2010
University of Western Ontario also provides a database of all funding opportunities.
http://www.uwo.ca/research/rds/fo/fo.html
