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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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- High scientific merit
- Feasibility of the project
- Relevance to Canadian Radiation Oncology
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application using the official template
- Fill out the ACURA application form.
- Include required statements on other submissions and support.
- Step 2: Prepare the submission package
- Confirm the Principal Investigator is eligible.
- Identify the Canadian host institution, if applicable.
- Step 3: Email the application
- Send the submission by email to the CARO office.
- Ensure the application follows the required template.
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
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