Funder’s Website
The funder’s website can be found HERE.
Funding Value and Duration
Typically, between $50,000 to $70,000 for 1-2 years
Overview
Grants are made to assist biomedical scientists of various departments and faculties in Ontario universities, hospitals and scientific institutions concerned with medical research.
Eligibility Criteria
The Foundation will use the following criteria in assessing applications: projects must have scientific merit and be primarily medical in nature; new researchers seeking start up grants receive priority; new, innovative projects receive priority; applications submitted should most suitably fit the institutions’ requirements and the Foundation’s criteria.
Grants are not made to cover deficits, or to supplement a project grant from another granting agency (except for essential equipment).
For equipment costing more than $10,000 indicate the use, extent of use, availability of similar equipment and the current operating support.
NOTE: Carleton may submit ONE application per competition. If required, internal proposals will be adjudicated with input from an internal review committee. Internal proposals should be emailed to katieharriman@cunet.carleton.ca by Friday, March 28, 2025 @ 12PM, noon (internal proposal instructions below).
Multi-Stage Application Process
ASAP – email katieharriman@cunet.carleton.ca for consult (recommended)
March 28, 2025, 12 PM – mandatory internal proposal deadline (sent to katieharriman@cunet.carleton.ca )
Internal proposals are due by Friday, March 28, 2025 at 12 PM with the following elements:
• Up to date CVs for the applicant and any co-applicants as separate files
• In a single document please provide the following:
Name & contact information of applicants; Project title & duration; Outline of research (2 pages), Research plan, Proposed use of funds & budget
Download a full copy of the internal proposal instructions here.
CORIS will notify internal applicants of the committee decision no later than April 17, 2025.
April 23, 2025 – cuResearch approval form deadline
April 30, 2025 – CORIS submits to Foundation
Internal Contacts
Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with Katie Harriman.