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Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding
Funding for melanoma research at U of T
Last Update: May 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The award supports melanoma research at the University of Toronto. One annual award of $30,000 is available for residents and fellows in the Department of Medicine to carry out clinical or basic research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Clinical melanoma research
- Basic melanoma research
Documents Needed
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Letters of support from supervising faculty members and the division or department head
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residents in the Department of Medicine
- Fellows in the Department of Medicine
Eligible expenses
- Research project costs covered by the approved budget
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salary of the applicant
- Salary of the faculty supervisor
Eligible geographic areas
- University of Toronto
- Department of Medicine
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an interdisciplinary advisory committee.
- The committee evaluates the scientific merit, feasibility, and applicant's ability to complete the research.
- If no applicant is selected in a given year, the award may be withheld until the following year.
Additional information
- The award is administered by the University of Toronto and the Douglas Wright Foundation.
- Recipients are expected to present findings at scientific meetings and submit work for publication.
- An advisory committee oversees the award process within the Faculty of Medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding. 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 Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding?
The award supports melanoma research at the University of Toronto. One annual award of $30,000 is available for residents and fellows in the Department of Medicine to carry out clinical or basic research.
How much funding can be received?
Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding program?
To be eligible for the Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding program, you must:
Residents or fellows in Medicine
Melanoma research project
What expenses are eligible under Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding?
Clinical melanoma research
Basic melanoma research
Who can I contact for more information about the Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding?
You can contact Douglas Wright Foundation (DWF) by email at dom.research@utoronto.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding available?
The Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding is a Researchers And Facilities