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Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream
Supports integrative oncology research trials
Last Update: June 25, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 16, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream supports Canadian investigator-led oncology trials through a national partnership. It funds interventional clinical trials focused on integrative and preventive oncology, including feasibility or pilot studies and controlled trials.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
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
- Integrative oncology therapies and preventive health strategies
- Lifestyle, nutritional, behavioral, and non-patentable interventions
- Widely used therapies where clinical evidence remains limited or inconclusive
- Interventions supported by credible scientific rationale that are new or not yet widely adopted in Canada
- Accessible, cost-effective approaches that may improve quality of life and expand patient choice
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Principal investigators at Canadian universities.
- Principal investigators at research organizations registered by the Canadian Revenue Agency as “qualified donees”.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Lead investigator salaries
- Large equipment purchases
- Overhead institutional expenses
- Qualitative studies that focus primarily on socio-economic, psychological, or behavioral outcomes
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- High scientific quality, including proper controls when applicable and solid hypothesis substantiation
- Study designs that minimize cognitive bias and fallacies
- Priority for interventional clinical trials with the potential to influence clinical guidelines or standards of care
- Methodological rigor, safety, and ethical integration into oncology care
How to apply
- Register for the informational webinar on Friday May 1, 2026 (12:00 pm ET).
- Submit letters of intent via Proposal Central.
- Submit full applications via Proposal Central.
Processing and Agreement
- All applications are reviewed through an independent, peer-reviewed process.
- Funding decisions: December 2026
Additional information
- Researchers are encouraged to register for an informational webinar on Friday May 1, 2026 (12:00 pm ET).
- All applications are submitted through the Cancer Research Society and reviewed through an independent, peer-reviewed process.
- Letters of intent and full applications must be submitted via Proposal Central.
- Funding decisions: December 2026
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream Program
What is the Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream?
The Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream supports Canadian investigator-led oncology trials through a national partnership. It funds interventional clinical trials focused on integrative and preventive oncology, including feasibility or pilot studies and controlled trials.
How much funding can be received?
Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream program?
To be eligible for the Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream program, you must:
The project must be led by principal investigators at Canadian universities or research organizations registered by the Canadian Revenue Agency as “qualified donees”.
The proposal must focus on cancer-related research.
The proposal must prioritize interventional designs.
What expenses are eligible under Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream?
Integrative oncology therapies and preventive health strategies
Lifestyle, nutritional, behavioral, and non-patentable interventions
Widely used therapies where clinical evidence remains limited or inconclusive
Interventions supported by credible scientific rationale that are new or not yet widely adopted in Canada
Accessible, cost-effective approaches that may improve quality of life and expand patient choice
Who can I contact for more information about the Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream?
You can contact Lotte and John Hecht Memorial Foundation by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream available?
The Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Hecht-CRS Integrative Oncology Funding Stream is a Grant and Funding