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The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants
Funding for transformational medical research projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports transformational medical research projects with funding available for 2025 at $1 million over three years. It is designed to accelerate high-potential research projects and teams, including proposals in areas such as healthy aging, food as medicine, and cardiovascular research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Transformational medical research projects.
- Research aimed at major discovery or advancement in medicine.
- Projects with potential benefits for rural and underserved communities.
Documents Needed
- Completed Notice of Intent form
- CCV in academic format for the applicant and co-applicants
- Completed Proposal Form
- Completed Budget Form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Dalhousie University researchers.
- Faculty of Medicine professors with a primary appointment in the Faculty of Medicine.
Who is not eligible
- Researchers who are not Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine professors with a primary appointment.
Eligible geographic areas
- Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Notice of Intent submissions are reviewed first for selection to the full application stage.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- Final proposals are reviewed and ranked by the Scientific Review Committee.
- Top proposals are recommended for funding.
Additional information
- Successful applicants must submit an annual progress report.
- The grant supports research projects over a three-year period.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants. 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 The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants?
This program supports transformational medical research projects with funding available for 2025 at $1 million over three years. It is designed to accelerate high-potential research projects and teams, including proposals in areas such as healthy aging, food as medicine, and cardiovascular research.
How much funding can be received?
The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants program?
To be eligible for the The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants program, you must:
Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine professor lead.
Strong research and academic track record.
Project advances medical knowledge.
What expenses are eligible under The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants?
Transformational medical research projects.
Research aimed at major discovery or advancement in medicine.
Projects with potential benefits for rural and underserved communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants?
You can contact University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF) by email at mrdo@dal.ca.
Where is the The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants available?
The The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The River Philip Foundation Transformational Medicine Research Grants is a Researchers And Facilities