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Grants for scientific succession
Support for emerging cancer researchers
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Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 140,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Subventions pour la relève scientifique program of the Société de recherche sur le cancer supports Canadian citizens or permanent residents pursuing cancer research with up to $50,000 for one year or $140,000 over two years. It helps them establish a laboratory, build a team, and launch innovative projects.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 140,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Postdoctoral cancer research training
- Independent cancer research projects
- Fundamental research
- Prevention research
- Early translational and preclinical research
Documents Needed
- Formulaire d’engagement de l’institution
- Clause de non-responsabilité et d’indemnisation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents
- Applicants who commit to carrying out both program components
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Researchers without an eligible academic appointment for the second phase
- Projects outside the eligible cancer research areas
- Clinical drug trials
Eligible expenses
- Student and postdoctoral fellow compensation
- Research staff salaries
- Research supplies
- Publication costs
- Conference, seminar, and meeting expenses up to CAD 2,500 per year
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applicant and collaborator salaries
- Indirect facility and occupancy costs
- Equipment purchases
- Living expenses
- Clinical drug trials
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Career plan and path to research independence
- Project quality and originality
- Impact on cancer understanding
- Feasibility and research capacity
- Budget relevance
How to apply
- Submit a complete application
- Submit the application through Proposal Central
- If you are a new user, create an account
Processing and Agreement
- Complete applications are evaluated by a peer review committee
- Funding decision: September 2026
Additional information
- Unique in Canada
- Supports young researchers to establish a laboratory, form a team, and launch innovative cancer research projects
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grants for scientific succession Program
What is the Grants for scientific succession?
The Subventions pour la relève scientifique program of the Société de recherche sur le cancer supports Canadian citizens or permanent residents pursuing cancer research with up to $50,000 for one year or $140,000 over two years. It helps them establish a laboratory, build a team, and launch innovative projects.
How much funding can be received?
Grants for scientific succession Funds up to $140,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Grants for scientific succession program?
To be eligible for the Grants for scientific succession program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Must commit to both program components
Volet 1 requires at least 2 years of postdoctoral training; Volet 2 requires a professor appointment at a Canadian university or accredited affiliated research center
What expenses are eligible under Grants for scientific succession?
Postdoctoral cancer research training
Independent cancer research projects
Fundamental research
Prevention research
Early translational and preclinical research
Who can I contact for more information about the Grants for scientific succession?
You can contact Cancer Research Society (CRS) by email at subventions@src-crs.ca or by phone at 514 861-9227.
Where is the Grants for scientific succession available?
The Grants for scientific succession program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Grants for scientific succession a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grants for scientific succession is a Grant and Funding