Total budgetMaximum funding from the Cancer Research Society is $1,000,000/3 years. Additional funds from other sources, either in kind or in cash, are not required for this grant. However, if available, they could be included in the project budget to strengthen an application.

Research PrioritiesProjects must target one of the above-mentioned cancers, and focus on one of the following research priorities:

1. Personalized medicine
2. Immunotherapeutic approaches
3. Overcoming drug resistance

Applicant EligibilityAll applicants and co-applicants must hold an academic appointment at a Canadian university or accredited research institutions.

Competition ProcessApplicants must submit a letter of intent (LOI). The Cancer Research Society will review all LOIs for conformity and quality. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application. A peer review committee will rank the applications and chose the best ones.

Note All applications must be submitted in English to facilitate peer review by international reviewers.