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Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants
Interdisciplinary cancer survivorship research funding
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Deadline
May 20, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian postsecondary institution-affiliated independent researchers
See full eligibility
Overview
This program offers up to $2,000,000 per grant for research teams studying cancer survivorship beyond primary treatment. It supports interdisciplinary projects focused on late and long-term toxicities, survivorship care, knowledge mobilization, and patient-oriented research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Interdisciplinary survivorship research after primary cancer treatment
- Research on late and long-term treatment toxicities and complications
- Knowledge mobilization to support clinical and public health decisions
- Patient-oriented research projects within one funding pool
Documents Needed
- ResearchNet registration submission
- Research proposal summary
- Data Management Plan
- Self-identification questionnaire completion
- Certificate of completion for sex and gender training
Official resources
Official page
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian postsecondary institution-affiliated independent researchers
- Hospitals, research institutes, and other Canadian non-profit health research organizations
- Indigenous non-governmental organizations in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without a Canadian affiliated NPA
- Teams without interdisciplinary participation
- Applications missing an Early Career Researcher or knowledge user
Eligible expenses
- Translation and preparation of public-facing materials
- Release time allowance for knowledge users
- Compensation for patient partners
- Community engagement and knowledge mobilization costs for Indigenous research
- Accessibility supports for team members
Eligible geographic areas
Canada
Selection criteria
- Clarity, originality, and feasibility of the research question and approach
- Interdisciplinary strength of the team and partner involvement
- Quality of the data management plan and EDI integration
- Expected impact and knowledge mobilization strategy
- Appropriateness of the research environment and budget
How to apply
- Step 1: Registration
- Log in to ResearchNet and complete the registration task.
- Identify participants, enter proposal information, and provide the research summary.
- Select one funding pool and complete the peer review administration information.
- Step 2: Full application
- Complete the full application in ResearchNet.
- Attach the required supporting documents, including the DMP.
- Confirm all participant forms and required training are complete.
- Step 3: Submit
- Review the full application in ResearchNet.
- Give consent and submit the application electronically before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications undergo a relevance review at the full application stage.
- Peer review is conducted under CIHR review guidelines and DORA principles.
- Funding is awarded in rank order within each pool, and successful applicants are published on the CIHR website.
- Reviewers will be asked to comment on the appropriateness of the Data Management Plan, and CIHR may also reach out to applicants to understand their experience developing DMPs.
Additional information
- The Partner Linkage Tool is voluntary and does not confer any advantages in the evaluation and funding of applications.
- Potential applicants are not required to use the linkage tool or contact those who have submitted their information.
- The table will be updated weekly until the application deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants Program
What is the Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants?
This program offers up to $2,000,000 per grant for research teams studying cancer survivorship beyond primary treatment. It supports interdisciplinary projects focused on late and long-term toxicities, survivorship care, knowledge mobilization, and patient-oriented research.
How much funding can be received?
Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants program?
To be eligible for the Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants program, you must:
Canadian NPA required
Interdisciplinary team required
ECR and knowledge user required
What expenses are eligible under Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants?
Interdisciplinary survivorship research after primary cancer treatment
Research on late and long-term treatment toxicities and complications
Knowledge mobilization to support clinical and public health decisions
Patient-oriented research projects within one funding pool
Who can I contact for more information about the Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-888-603-4178.
Where is the Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants available?
The Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants is a Grant and Funding