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ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award)
Funding for prostate cancer research projects
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 17,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 24, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The ACURA Award supports prostate cancer research through annual grant funding. It funds clinical or non-clinical projects focused on prostate cancer, with awards up to $17,000 per submission.
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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
- Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 24, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
Target groups
- General public
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Clinical prostate cancer research projects
- Non-clinical prostate cancer research projects
Documents Needed
- Completed ACURA application form using the official template
- Statement of other agencies receiving the proposal
- Documentation of other support received or expected
- Identification of the Canadian host institution
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- CARO members in good standing
- Residents and fellows in radiation oncology who are CARO members
- Clinical and non-clinical research teams
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not CARO members in good standing when the Principal Investigator is required to be eligible
- Applicants who submit without the official application template
- Applicants seeking support for equipment or services already available at their centre
Eligible expenses
- Research costs for prostate cancer projects
- Project costs up to the requested amount, within the $17,000 maximum per submission
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Funding requests for equipment or support already available within the centre, such as CT-simulator scans or statistics support.
- Applications not using the official template.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Proposals are assessed for scientific merit, feasibility, and relevance to Canadian Radiation Oncology.
- Funding recommendations are then made.
Additional information
- Two of the five awards are reserved for young investigators with 5 years or less of practice as attending staff.
- Applicants must use the official application template.
- Applicants must disclose any other agencies receiving the proposal and document other support received or expected.
- Successful funds must be spent within Canada and administered by a Canadian host institution.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award)?
The ACURA Award supports prostate cancer research through annual grant funding. It funds clinical or non-clinical projects focused on prostate cancer, with awards up to $17,000 per submission.
How much funding can be received?
ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award) Funds up to $17,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award) program?
To be eligible for the ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award) program, you must:
Prostate cancer research project
Principal Investigator must be a CARO member in good standing
Official application template required
What expenses are eligible under ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award)?
Clinical prostate cancer research projects
Non-clinical prostate cancer research projects
Who can I contact for more information about the ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award)?
You can contact Canadian Radiation Oncology Foundation (CROF) by email at caro-acro@secretariatcentral.com or by phone at none.
Where is the ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award) available?
The ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award) is a Researchers And Facilities