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Discovery Award - Canada
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Discovery Award

Supports feasibility and pilot biomedical research projects
The Banting Research Foundation
Canerector Foundation
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 3, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

This award provides up to $30,000 over one year to support feasibility and pilot research in health and biomedical science. Funding supports day-to-day research program needs, including hiring trainees and acquiring essential equipment.
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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 : 30,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 3, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
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

  • Feasibility studies in health and biomedical science
  • Pilot research projects to launch or validate new research directions
  • Early-stage work to establish and support an independent research program

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Health researchers
  • Biomedical researchers
  • Researchers at Canadian universities
  • Researchers at Canadian research institutes

Who is not eligible

  • Applicants who have already received external peer-reviewed grant funding at the time of application (excluding CFI support).

Eligible expenses

  • Hiring trainees to support the research program
  • Acquisition of essential research equipment
  • Day-to-day costs of running a research program

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (Canadian universities and research institutes)

Processing and Agreement

  • Applicants are notified by email by November 27, 2025 regarding eligibility.
  • Eligible applicants are invited to submit a full application by January 26, 2026.
  • Final decisions are communicated in June.

Additional information

  • Success rate for the Discovery Award is under 15%.
  • Nearly 90% of recipients secure Tri-Agency funding within five years.
  • Applicants are first screened for eligibility before being invited to submit a full application.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Discovery Award Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Discovery 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 Discovery Award?

This award provides up to $30,000 over one year to support feasibility and pilot research in health and biomedical science. Funding supports day-to-day research program needs, including hiring trainees and acquiring essential equipment.

How much funding can be received?

Discovery Award Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Discovery Award program?

To be eligible for the Discovery Award program, you must: Health or biomedical researcher Early-career academic appointment in Canada No external peer-reviewed funding at application

What expenses are eligible under Discovery Award?

Feasibility studies in health and biomedical science Pilot research projects to launch or validate new research directions Early-stage work to establish and support an independent research program

Who can I contact for more information about the Discovery Award?

You can contact The Banting Research Foundation.

Where is the Discovery Award available?

The Discovery Award program is available across Canada.

Who are the financial supporters of the Discovery Award?

Discovery Award is funded by The Banting Research Foundation, Canerector Foundation

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