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Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants
Seed funding for BC transplant research
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
April 1, 2026
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
BC-based scientists conducting solid organ donation and transplant research
See full eligibility
Overview
The Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants provide seed funding for BC-based scientists conducting solid organ donation and transplant research in British Columbia. The program supports research that will improve the lives of transplant patients and those facing organ failure and requires a PFD Engagement Plan.
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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 : 30,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta, British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New pilot research projects in organ donation and transplantation
- Projects aligned with one of the CDTRP themes
- Research that addresses a patient priority
- Projects with meaningful patient, family, and donor engagement
- Research designed to build competitiveness for larger future grants
Documents Needed
- Research proposal
- Figures or tables, if included
- Project summary
- Lay abstract
- CIHR BioSketch Common CV for the principal applicant
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- BC-based scientists conducting solid organ donation and transplant research
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without Canadian residency
- Researchers not based at a Canadian university or research institution
- Projects focused on pharmaceutical product development, product comparison, or product promotion
- Investigators with final project reports outstanding from CDTRP, ODTRF, or KFOC at the deadline
- Successful applicants from the 2025 CDTRP Research Innovation Grant competition
Eligible expenses
- Research activities and project costs
- Necessary new equipment for the research
- Patient, family, and donor partner remuneration
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Pharmaceutical product development
- Product comparison or product promotion
- Clinical training
- Projects already fully funded by another source, unless the funded portion is separate and distinguishable
- Budgets above CAD 30,000 without confirmed leveraged funds
Selection criteria
- Alignment with CDTRP mission and themes
- Novelty and innovation of the proposal
- Significance and feasibility of the project
- Strength of patient, family, and donor integration
- Potential to generate data for larger future funding
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application
- Write the research proposal, summary, lay abstract, budget justification, and required PFD engagement content.
- Include references and any optional letters of support or commitment.
- Step 2: Complete required forms
- Fill in the contact information requested in the application form.
- Provide the names of individuals who should not review the application, with justification.
- Attach the principal applicant’s CIHR BioSketch Common CV.
- Step 3: Submit electronically
- Submit the completed application through the online link provided by CDTRP.
- Ensure the submission is completed before the deadline.
- Step 4: Confirm submission
- Keep the submitted application and confirmation for your records.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Eligibility and compliance are checked.
- Funding partners may receive the application confidentially for internal documentation and auditing if the proposal is successful.
- Successful applicants must sign a Research Grant Acceptance Form.
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome after review.
Additional information
- Up to 9 grants of CAD 30,000 each are available through the 2026 competition.
- Successful applicants must sign a Research Grant Acceptance Form.
- Progress reports and a publication plan are required.
- Funding is awarded through the principal applicant’s institution.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants Program
What is the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants?
The Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants provide seed funding for BC-based scientists conducting solid organ donation and transplant research in British Columbia. The program supports research that will improve the lives of transplant patients and those facing organ failure and requires a PFD Engagement Plan.
How much funding can be received?
Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants program?
To be eligible for the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants program, you must:
BC-based scientists
Solid organ donation and transplant research in British Columbia
PFD Engagement Plan required
What expenses are eligible under Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants?
New pilot research projects in organ donation and transplantation
Projects aligned with one of the CDTRP themes
Research that addresses a patient priority
Projects with meaningful patient, family, and donor engagement
Research designed to build competitiveness for larger future grants
Who can I contact for more information about the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants?
You can contact Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC (ODTRF) by email at newlife@odtrf.org.
Where is the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants available?
The Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia.
Is the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants is a Grant and Funding