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Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants
Funding for emerging cancer researchers in Canada
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 120,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 2, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants support early career cancer researchers across Canada. Funding is available for up to $120,000 per year for 5 years to advance independent cancer research in the 4 pillars of health research.
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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 : 120,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 2, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of independent cancer research programs
- Research across the biomedical, clinical, health services, and social/population health pillars
- Studies involving meaningful engagement of people affected by cancer
Documents Needed
- Abbreviated CV or biosketch
- Host institution commitment letter
- Letters of reference
- Project abstract
- Letter of intent and full application materials
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian research institutions
- Early career scientists
- Clinician scientists
- Eligible host institutions and centres across Canada
Who is not eligible
- Researchers without a firm academic appointment
- Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows as principal investigators
- Investigators based outside Canada
- Current recipients of eligible career-development operating grants
- Canada Research Chair holders at the grant start date
Eligible expenses
- Research supplies and materials
- Salaries and wages for trainees, research support staff, and eligible team members
- Buy-out time from clinical or teaching duties
- Professional development costs
- Permanent equipment and research travel
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs and institutional overhead
- Personal salary support for the principal investigator
- Secretarial support
- Entertainment, hospitality, and membership fees
- Costs unrelated to the funded project
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Abstracts are reviewed first; this step is mandatory but not competitive
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a competitive letter of intent
- Only shortlisted applicants are invited to submit a full application
- Applications are reviewed by expert committees including scientific and patient/survivor/caregiver reviewers
- Successful applicants receive a Notification of Award and must comply with CCS terms and reporting requirements
Additional information
- Applications are submitted in three stages: abstract, letter of intent, and full application.
- The competition includes mandatory annual scientific and financial reporting after award.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge the Canadian Cancer Society in communications and publications.
- Research findings must be made publicly available within 12 months of publication.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants. 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 Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants?
The Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants support early career cancer researchers across Canada. Funding is available for up to $120,000 per year for 5 years to advance independent cancer research in the 4 pillars of health research.
How much funding can be received?
Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants Funds up to $120,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants program, you must:
Early career investigator
Canadian research institution
Cancer research focus
What expenses are eligible under Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants?
Development of independent cancer research programs
Research across the biomedical, clinical, health services, and social/population health pillars
Studies involving meaningful engagement of people affected by cancer
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants?
You can contact Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute (CCS).
Where is the Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants available?
The Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Cancer Society - Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grants is a Grant and Funding