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Medical research grants
Last Update: February 4, 2026
ON, Canada
Supports biomedical research projects at Ontario institutions
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Overview
The medical research grants program provides financial support ranging from approximately $50,000 to $70,000 to young biomedical investigators in Ontario. The program aims to promote innovative medical research by supporting scientists working across various departments and faculties at Ontario universities, hospitals, and scientific institutions. These grants facilitate advanced biomedical research activities that may include experimental studies, clinical trials, or scientific investigations that contribute to medical knowledge and healthcare improvement.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
Development of a biomedical device for early disease detection,
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young investigators working at Ontario universities
- Medical research scientists at hospitals and scientific institutions within Ontario
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities outside medical research or biomedical sciences
- General operational costs not directly related to research activities
- Research projects not focused on health sciences or biomedical fields
- Activities not conducted within Ontario institutions
- Expenses related to unrelated administrative functions
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare your research proposal and supporting documentsStep 2: Submit application through the designated online platform or submission processStep 3: Wait for review and notification of the application statusStep 4: If approved, sign the funding agreement and commence research activities
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed for eligibility and relevance to medical research objectives
- Applicants are notified of the decision approximately four months after submission
- Successful applicants receive an official funding agreement outlining terms and conditions
- Funding is disbursed according to the schedule specified in the agreement
- Progress reports or final reports may be required during and after the project completion
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