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Message from the Canadian Cancer Society

1. CCS Emerging Scholar Research Grants

This opportunity aims at establishing and advancing promising early career investigators from across Canada with a focused commitment to undertaking cancer research. Through the CCS Emerging Scholar Research Grants, early career investigators will develop their cancer research programs in Canada and pursue important scientific advances of the highest quality and potential for impact in the four pillars of health research (biomedical; clinical; health services; and social, cultural, environmental & population health).

The approximate funding envelope for this opportunity is $9M over 5 years, or 15 grants. Each grant will be valued up to $120,000 per year, tenable for 5 years.

CCS is committed to supporting all areas and disciplines of cancer research and building diverse capacity across Canada (in every province, where possible). Applications from the four pillars of health research (i.e., biomedical; clinical; health services; and social, cultural, environmental and population health) are encouraged.

Abstract due: April 5, 2023
Full funding opportunity details.  

2. CCS Research Training Awards

The Research Training Awards objective is to support growth and foster innovation for the next generation of cancer researchers across Canada at the Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral levels through a comprehensive approach including mentorship, training, and knowledge-sharing. These awards also aim to build inclusive capacity in cancer research and recognizing this we encourage and support applicants from Black and Indigenous communities to apply for this opportunity.

With our funding partners, we anticipate that at least $5M may be awarded in this competition. The amounts per year, training budget and duration for the 3 different training levels are specified on our website.

Abstract due: April 6, 2023 for Master’s and PhD students, and May 1, 2023 for Postdoctoral Fellows
Full funding opportunity details.  

3. CCS Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research

Since 1993, the Canadian Cancer Society has recognized individuals who have made, and are making, valuable contributions to the cancer research ecosystem in Canada through our Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research.

We are pleased to launch the 2022 Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research nomination process. To see the 2021 winners of these awards, please visit our webpage.

The nomination deadline is Monday, May 1, 2023 at 5pm ET.

The Canadian Cancer Society Inclusive Excellence Prize

This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated leadership and impact in the advancement of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility as it relates to the cancer research ecosystem in Canada.

The Canadian Cancer Society Lifetime Contribution Prize

This award recognizes an investigator whose contributions to cancer research in Canada extend beyond traditional research accomplishments and outputs.

The Canadian Cancer Society Robert L. Noble Prize

This award recognizes an outstanding investigator permanently residing in Canada whose contributions have led to significant achievements in basic biomedical cancer research.

The Canadian Cancer Society O. Harold Warwick Prize

This award recognizes an outstanding investigator permanently residing in Canada whose contributions have led to significant advances in cancer control in Canada.

The Canadian Cancer Society Bernard and Francine Dorval Prize

This award is given to an outstanding early career investigator* in Canada whose basic biomedical cancer research contributions have the potential to lead to, or have already led to, improved understanding of cancer treatments and/or cures.

The Canadian Cancer Society William E. Rawls Prize

This award is given to an outstanding early career investigator* in Canada whose research in cancer control research has the potential to lead to, or has already led to, important advances in cancer control.

*Those who began their independent research career after December 31, 2009 are eligible for nomination.

Click here for more information. Please read the guidelines carefully to ensure that nominations are submitted correctly by the deadline.

For questions regarding internal procedure, contact the grants facilitator for your faculty. For additional resources, click here for guidance on internal deadlines and submission processes.