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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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program. 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 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