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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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Douglas Wright Foundation — Melanoma Prevention Funding Program
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