
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Clinical research support through SCA partnerships
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency supports research project review and approval for clinical research carried out through partnerships with universities, colleges, or health institutions. Eligible support includes research intake review, feasibility assessment, stakeholder consultation, participant recruitment oversight, and management of research project-specific funds.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Saskatchewan
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Higher Education, Research, Hospitals and Rehabilitation, Other Health Services
- Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities, Academia / students
- Scope
- Provincial
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Availability timeline
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers
- Research teams
- Projects partnered with universities, colleges, or health institutions
Who is not eligible
- Clinical trial projects that must use the Clinical Research department process
Eligible expenses
The grant encourages partnerships for clinical research, designed to leverage the expertise and facilities of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Eligible activities include the development of research collaborations aiming at healthcare advancements.
- Collaborative clinical research projects with a focus on cancer treatment and management.
- Development and testing of new therapeutic approaches in oncology.
- Improvement and innovation in cancer care processes and patient outcomes.
- Research leading to the creation of proofs-of-concept in medical treatments.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Activities funded
- Research projects requiring SCA support or resources
- Clinical research participant recruitment within SCA facilities
- Research feasibility review and approval
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the RSU intake form
- Go to the Research Support Unit page.
- Complete the intake form and identify the support requested.
- Step 2: Submit for review
- Submit the form to the Research Support Unit.
- Provide additional project details if requested.
- Step 3: Internal assessment
- The RSU reviews the request and assesses feasibility.
- Relevant departments or subject matter experts may be consulted.
- Step 4: Approval decision
- If approved, the RSU issues a Letter of Approval.
- The researcher receives the decision and may commence the project.
Documents Needed
- RSU intake form
- REB application and approval certificate
- Project-specific contracts or agreements, if applicable
- REB-approved recruitment materials, if applicable
- Consent forms or data collection tools, if applicable
Processing and Agreement
- The RSU reviews the intake form and checks whether the project qualifies as research.
- Feasibility is assessed with relevant departments or subject matter experts.
- If changes are needed, the researcher must revise the project before approval.
- If approved, the RSU issues a Letter of Approval and the project may begin.
Additional information
The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency provides opportunities for partnerships with universities, colleges, and health institutions to support clinical research and improve various processes.
- The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency's Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors are integral to its operations.
- Physician leaders, under the leadership of Dr. Shazia Mahmood, Vice-President of Medical Services, conduct medical research and services.
- The agency maintains a three-year strategic plan aligning with its values and goals.
- Privacy, access to information, and information security are among the agency's commitments.
- The agency has received Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada, and key publications such as annual reports are available.
