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Human Analogue Studies 2026
Funding for human spaceflight analogue research
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 29, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $300,000 per project to support human analogue studies linked to human spaceflight risks. It funds research by eligible Canadian institutions and non-profit organizations selected through international partner competitions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 29, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Human subject analogue studies related to spaceflight risks
- Ground-based studies that support future ISS or space platform research
- Research on countermeasures for human spaceflight health risks
- Studies with potential benefits for health applications on Earth
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Proof of the organization’s legal name
- Constitutive documents for not-for-profit organizations
- Letters confirming other funding sources, if applicable
- Letter from the international partner agency confirming project selection
- Team CVs and research ethics board approval letter
- Data management plan and confidentiality declaration
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian post-secondary institutions
- Canadian universities and colleges, including CEGEPs in Quebec
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations with a research mandate
Who is not eligible
- Postdoctoral fellows as principal investigators
- Individuals paid through someone else’s research grant as PI
- Canadian competition projects not selected through international partner competitions
- Private astronaut mission research projects
Eligible expenses
- Travel, accommodation, and meal allowances
- Equipment, materials, supplies, and data-related costs
- Consulting, laboratory analysis, translation, and communication services
- Student stipends, salaries, benefits, and training costs
- Eligible overhead and taxes net of rebates
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs related to non-Canadian Co-Is or non-Canadian PIs
- University faculty or college professor salaries
- Costs incurred before the funding agreement or after project completion
- Private astronaut mission research projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened for eligibility
- Eligible proposals are assessed against program evaluation criteria
- Applicants receive written decisions and selected projects are announced on the CSA website
- Successful applicants receive a grant agreement before funding is issued
- Payments are made only after the signed agreement requirements are met
Additional information
- Selected projects must be direct precursors to future Canadian ISS or space platform research.
- The proposal must match the scope and content of the internationally selected project.
- Applicants must keep original hard copies of all submitted documents.
- Quebec and Alberta applicants may have additional authorization requirements before signing an agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Human Analogue Studies 2026 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Human Analogue Studies 2026. 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 Human Analogue Studies 2026?
This program provides up to $300,000 per project to support human analogue studies linked to human spaceflight risks. It funds research by eligible Canadian institutions and non-profit organizations selected through international partner competitions.
How much funding can be received?
Human Analogue Studies 2026 Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Human Analogue Studies 2026 program?
To be eligible for the Human Analogue Studies 2026 program, you must:
Canadian institution or non-profit
Internationally selected project
Canadian PI, Co-PI, or Co-I
What expenses are eligible under Human Analogue Studies 2026?
Human subject analogue studies related to spaceflight risks
Ground-based studies that support future ISS or space platform research
Research on countermeasures for human spaceflight health risks
Studies with potential benefits for health applications on Earth
Who can I contact for more information about the Human Analogue Studies 2026?
You can contact Canadian Space Agency (CSA) by email at santespatiale-spacehealth@asc-csa.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Human Analogue Studies 2026 available?
The Human Analogue Studies 2026 program is available across Canada.
Is the Human Analogue Studies 2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Human Analogue Studies 2026 is a Researchers And Facilities