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Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program
Funding for innovative prostate cancer research
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports innovative prostate cancer research focused on improving diagnosis, treatment, management, and decision-making. It provides up to $60,000 per year for clinical/post-doctoral-led awards and up to $35,000 per year for graduate student-led awards.
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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 : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
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
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Basic research on prostate cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment research
- Palliative and end-of-life care research
- Survivorship and prevention studies
- Projects focused on quality of life and disease management
Documents Needed
- Completed application PDF
- Face sheet with proposal and applicant details
- Abstract page with scientific and lay abstracts
- Biographical sketches and supporting transcripts, if applicable
- Two reference letters
- Research proposal and budget summary
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Graduate students
- Clinical/post-doctoral fellows
- Allied health care professionals
- Researchers based at recognized Canadian academic institutions
Who is not eligible
- Individuals employed by for-profit organizations
- Applicants who submit incomplete applications
- Applicants who do not follow the application guidelines
Eligible expenses
- Salaries related to the project
- Supplies and materials
- Contracted services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Institutional overhead and indirect costs
- Other institutional levies
- Hard copy applications
- Incomplete applications
- Applications that do not follow the guidelines
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Scientific merit, including proposal quality
- Applicant profile
- Mentor and environment
- Fit with PCFC mission and priorities
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application package
- Complete all required application components in the required format.
- Assemble the application as a PDF file.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the PDF to The Foundation Office; Grant and Scholarship Committee.
- Copy Ian Wilshaw on the email.
- Use the required subject line text.
- Step 3: Confirm receipt
- Wait for a confirmation email.
- If no confirmation is received by July 8, 2026, contact the program by phone.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a panel of independent research scientists and Prostate Cancer Support Group members.
- Proposals are ranked by scientific merit and program priorities.
- Funding is awarded to the highest-ranked projects, subject to available funds.
- Successful applicants sign an award letter accepting the funding guidelines.
- Award recipients are notified of the decision by September 30, 2026.
Additional information
- Renewal applications are considered only after review of a new application and a progress report.
- A scientific officer’s report of the application review is provided to applicants.
- Award recipients must submit an Annual Research Summary.
- Recipients must cite PCFC support in publications based on the project.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program Program
What is the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program?
This program supports innovative prostate cancer research focused on improving diagnosis, treatment, management, and decision-making. It provides up to $60,000 per year for clinical/post-doctoral-led awards and up to $35,000 per year for graduate student-led awards.
How much funding can be received?
Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program program?
To be eligible for the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program program, you must:
Graduate students or clinical/post-doctoral fellows
Sponsored by recognized Canadian institutions
Prostate cancer research projects
What expenses are eligible under Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program?
Basic research on prostate cancer
Diagnostics and treatment research
Palliative and end-of-life care research
Survivorship and prevention studies
Projects focused on quality of life and disease management
Who can I contact for more information about the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program?
You can contact Prostate Cancer Foundation BC (PROCURE).
Where is the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program available?
The Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program is a Grant and Funding