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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 140,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 11, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Operating grants support promising cancer research projects across Canada. The program provides up to $140,000 over two years for basic and early translational research, as well as selected prevention and survival projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 140,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 11, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
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
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Basic cancer research
- Early translational cancer research
- Cancer prevention research
- Cancer survival research
- Research on environmental causes of cancer
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Full application
- Research proposal and references
- Short CV and publications for the principal investigator and co-applicants
- Required institutional certificates, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers at Canadian universities
- Researchers at accredited Canadian institutions
- New and established cancer researchers
Who is not eligible
- Postdoctoral fellows
- Research associates and other staff without a faculty appointment
- Researchers without a university position
Eligible expenses
- Salaries for students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff
- Research supplies and publication costs
- Travel and registration for meetings, seminars, or conferences, up to $2,500 per year
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries for principal investigators, co-investigators, and collaborators
- Indirect institutional costs and facility overhead
- Equipment purchases such as computers
- Sabbatical, maternity, or parental leave
- Clinical trials of drugs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of intent are reviewed first for compliance and quality.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- Full applications are evaluated by a peer review committee and scored on scientific merit.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision by email.
- Funding decisions are final.
Additional information
- The application process has two stages: letter of intent and full proposal.
- Applicants must use ProposalCentral to submit.
- An ORCID ID is required in the ProposalCentral profile.
- Funding decisions are announced in September 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Operating grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Operating grants. 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 Operating grants?
Operating grants support promising cancer research projects across Canada. The program provides up to $140,000 over two years for basic and early translational research, as well as selected prevention and survival projects.
How much funding can be received?
Operating grants Funds up to $140,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Operating grants program?
To be eligible for the Operating grants program, you must:
Canadian research institution position
Eligible cancer research project
Letter of intent required
What expenses are eligible under Operating grants?
Basic cancer research
Early translational cancer research
Cancer prevention research
Cancer survival research
Research on environmental causes of cancer
Who can I contact for more information about the Operating grants?
You can contact Cancer Research Society (CRS) by email at subventions@src-crs.ca.
Where is the Operating grants available?
The Operating grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Operating grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Operating grants is a Researchers And Facilities