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2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals
Supports anti-doping scientific research
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
WADA funds scientific research to improve anti-doping detection methods and the Athlete Biological Passport. Projects should focus on direct, practical results and may include studies on prohibited substances and drug combinations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development or optimization of analytical tools for detecting doping substances or methods
- Research on the Athlete Biological Passport
- Pharmacological studies of prohibited substances and drug combinations
Documents Needed
- Project description, up to 5 pages
- Researcher CVs, home institution details, and resources
- Ethics committee approval, participant information letter, and consent form for human research
- Animal care committee approval for animal research
- Signed original application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers
- Scientific research teams
- Institutions involved in anti-doping science
Eligible geographic areas
- International
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Write the project description in English.
- Gather researcher information and supporting documents.
- Include ethics or animal care approvals when applicable.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Attach all required enclosures.
- Prepare the original application form for signature.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the application through the WADAGrants platform by the deadline.
- Step 4: Send the signed form by mail
- Print the full original application form.
- Have it signed by all investigators and mail it separately.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants can expect responses by mid-October.
- Required ethics documents may be requested later if they were pending at submission and the project is approved.
- The application form must also be signed and mailed separately.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals Program
What is the 2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals?
WADA funds scientific research to improve anti-doping detection methods and the Athlete Biological Passport. Projects should focus on direct, practical results and may include studies on prohibited substances and drug combinations.
Who is eligible for the 2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals program?
To be eligible for the 2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals program, you must:
Anti-doping research project
Practical, direct application
Concrete deliverables expected
What expenses are eligible under 2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals?
Development or optimization of analytical tools for detecting doping substances or methods
Research on the Athlete Biological Passport
Pharmacological studies of prohibited substances and drug combinations
Who can I contact for more information about the 2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals?
You can contact World Anti-Doping Agency.
Where is the 2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals available?
The 2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals program is available across Canada.
Is the 2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the 2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals?
2021 Scientific Research Grant: Call for Proposals is funded by World Anti-Doping Agency