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Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants
Seed funding for transplant research innovation
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 1, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides seed funding for innovative research in organ donation and transplantation. It supports new pilot projects, including patient-family-donor engagement and research aligned with CDTRP themes.
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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 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
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?
- Independent researchers
- Canadian university researchers
- Canadian research institution researchers
- Postdoctoral research trainees with a supervisor or director as co-applicant
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
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Edmonton, Alberta
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?
This program provides seed funding for innovative research in organ donation and transplantation. It supports new pilot projects, including patient-family-donor engagement and research aligned with CDTRP themes.
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:
Canadian independent researcher
Project aligned with CDTRP themes
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 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 Partnering and Collaboration