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Discovery Award
Support for early career research projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 3, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Discovery Award provides up to $30,000 for one year to support early career health and biomedical researchers. It funds feasibility and pilot research projects, including work related to launching a research program 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
- Launch or market a product/service
- 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 research projects.
- Pilot research projects.
- Launching a new research program.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Health researchers.
- Biomedical researchers.
- Early career investigators at Canadian universities or research institutes.
Who is not eligible
- Researchers who have already received external peer-reviewed grant funding.
- Applicants with external research funding above the stated annual limit.
Eligible expenses
- Hiring trainees.
- Acquiring essential equipment.
- General day-to-day research program needs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is reviewed first by email notification.
- Applicants who meet the requirements are invited to complete a full application.
- Final decisions are announced later in the year.
Additional information
- The program is offered by the Banting Discovery Foundation.
- It supports early career scientists in health and biomedical research.
- Applicants may be invited to submit a full application after the eligibility review.
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?
The Discovery Award provides up to $30,000 for one year to support early career health and biomedical researchers. It funds feasibility and pilot research projects, including work related to launching a research program 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 researchers.
Early career academics in Canada.
No external peer-reviewed grant funding.
What expenses are eligible under Discovery Award?
Feasibility research projects.
Pilot research projects.
Launching a new 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