
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Collaborate on human health therapeutics R&D
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Access technical and advisory services, research facilities and licensing opportunities for human health therapeutics research.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 750,000
Creation of an innovative biologic to tackle autoimmune diseases
$ 900,000
Research and development of novel biologics for cancer treatment
$ 600,000
Development of a new gene therapy targeting rare genetic disorders
$ 750,000
Production of a novel biologic for infectious disease treatment
$ 850,000
Development of cell therapy for treating cardiovascular diseases
$ 400,000
Optimization of biomanufacturing processes for complex biologics
Eligibility
Eligible expenses
This grant supports initiatives aimed at advancing biologics development and production, with a focus on tackling complex health challenges. Eligible projects include collaboration across research and development, innovative production processes, and therapy advancements.
- Design and development of innovative biologics for emerging infections, cancer, and neurological diseases.
- Biomanufacturing improvements to optimize production processes for complex biologics.
- Advancement of cell and gene therapies through collaborative projects.
- Preclinical research and development utilizing in vivo and in vitro testing.
- Scaling up bioprocesses for clinical trial material production compliant with GMP.
- Collaborative research initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance.
- Development of CAR T-cell cancer therapies made in Canada.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria are as follows:
- Relevance of the project to advancing novel biologics
- Scientific merit and innovation of the proposed research
- Feasibility and technical soundness of the project
- Alignment with the organization's strategic priorities
- Potential impact on public health and patient outcomes
How to apply
1
Preliminary Research and Collaboration
- Review the research publications and programs to identify areas of expertise that align with your project.
- Contact Sue Twine or Paul Payette to discuss potential collaboration opportunities and gain insights about the grant application process.
2
Draft Proposal
- Prepare a proposal that outlines the project's objectives, research methodologies, and anticipated outcomes.
- Include details about how your project will contribute to the advancement of biologics, biomanufacturing, or cell and gene therapies.
3
Compile Supporting Documents
- Gather all necessary documents including project timelines, budgets, letters of support from collaborators, and CVs of key team members.
- Ensure all documents adhere to the grant's guidelines and requirements.
4
Submit Application
- Email the completed application and supporting documents to the appropriate contact as specified, such as Susan.Twine@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or Paul.Payette@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
- Make sure to submit the application before any specified deadline to ensure consideration.
5
Confirmation and Follow-Up
- Await confirmation of receipt from the grant body.
- Follow up if needed, using the contact information provided, to ensure the application is being processed.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Collaboration with industry, hospitals, health networks, academia, and government is encouraged to advance novel biologics.
- Access to multidisciplinary expertise and leading-edge facilities is available for the biologics development process, from discovery to clinical material production.
- Support for generating high-potential candidates using advanced proprietary technologies is provided.
- Preclinical R&D capabilities include small-scale manufacturing and both in vivo and in vitro testing expertise.
- Bioprocess improvements can be conducted in specialized R&D labs focusing on analytics, modelling, and intensification.
- Production facilities are available for optimizing bioprocesses and producing clinical trial materials compliant with good manufacturing practices (GMP).
- A directory of science professionals and researcher profiles is accessible, offering insights into their projects and expertise.
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