Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.cancer.ca/research/grants%20and%20awards/grants%20to%20individuals.aspx?sc_lang=en
Sponsor/Award: CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - NEW INVESTIGATOR GRANTS - 2009 FALL COMPETITION

Grant Amount:
Deadline: Dean's: Oct 01, 2009
Internal: Oct 08, 2009
Sponsor's: Oct 15, 2009

Subject Areas: Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, Cancer Research, Chemotherapy, Radiobiology, Immunology, Genetics, Imaging, Population Health
Description:

The purpose of this program is to assist new investigators who are beginning a career in cancer research to obtain their first research grant.

You must refer to the application guide (PDF) for detailed instructions to ensure your application is completed correctly.

Application Details:

Applicants should be new investigators who have no more than two (2) years experience as an independent investigator at the time of application and who have not previously received a research grant as a Principal Investigator from a national peer-review agency. Applicants who are in receipt of research funding such as an Idea or Feasibility grant are eligible to apply.

Investigators who have a firm offer of a research position at an eligible Host Institution and where the appointment is not contingent on the success of this application, can submit an application as Principal Investigator provided that the position commences by July 1, 2010. In such cases, a letter from an appropriate authority of the Host Institution must be included (in the appendices of your application), which provides clear details as to the exact nature of the appointment (including title and major responsibilities), as well as the expected start date and duration of the appointment.

INDIRECT COSTS ARE NOT SUPPORTED BY THIS PROGRAM.

NOTE: Letters of Intent and Full Applications are to be processed through Research Development Services for institutional signatures, and are to be accompanied by a completed RDAF form (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean signatures). Requests for Institutional signatures should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline.
Western Contacts:

Sponsor Contacts:

RESEARCH@CANCER.CA
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY
10 Alcorn Avenue, Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario, Canada