Atlantic cancer research grants

Two peer review committees will be assembled to review the full applications: biomedical/clinical and health services/(psycho)social, cultural, environmental and population health research. The peer review committees will be composed of diverse (gender, geography, career stage, race) scientists with expertise relevant to the submitted applications, and patient/survivor/caregiver representatives who will evaluate the relevance of the applications to cancer and those affected by it.

Please consult the application guide for specific instructions.

When preparing the full application, the following is required:

1. A “public” (non-scientific) summary
2. An impact statement articulating the anticipated impact of the research on cancer and those affected by it
3. A scientific abstract (and non-confidential abstract)
4. A detailed scientific proposal (maximum 5 pages of single-spaced text) clearly stating the aims of the project including any previous work done in the area, experimental design, methods, and analysis. 2 pages of figures/tables/charts and associated legends are permitted.
5. Details of the investigator(s) including which member(s) of the research team will be responsible for which aspect of the project and a rationale for their inclusion in the project are required, and a description of the research environment where the work will take place.
6. A detailed budget and justification providing rationale for the requested consumables, personnel, and equipment associated with the research project. Details must include the number of personnel required to complete the work, a description of their experience and/or education level, and their time commitment to the project.

The review criteria for the full application will include four main assessment categories: Research Strategy, Investigator(s), Environment, and Relevance.

Research strategy
• scientific merit and convincing rationale that considers critical review and analysis of preliminary data and/or published literature, as appropriate
• feasibility of the project, including identification of potential problems and how they will be addressed, including alternative approaches
• sex, gender, and other identity factors (e.g. race, ethnicity) and their intersectionalities considered in the research design, methods, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of findings
• appropriateness of the term and amount of support requested

Investigator(s)
• the qualifications and appropriate expertise of the investigator(s)
• consideration of equity, diversity and inclusion principles in team composition and recruitment processes, and training and development opportunities

Environment
• quality of the research environment in which the work will take place (is there appropriate equipment, mentorship, etc. available to support success?)

Relevance
• potential impact of the project on cancer, and those affected by it

In addition to the usual requirements for scientific and financial reporting, funder acknowledgement, Canadian Cancer Society policies on open access and tobacco related funding, applicants are also advised that J.D. Irving, Limited expects that funded researchers will be open to sharing updates on their progress throughout the term of the grant, through written, verbal, and other forms of communication (for example, video presentations).

It is understood that applications may also be made to other agencies to provide support for grants/programs similar to those submitted to the Canadian Cancer Society. For this competition, duplicate applications submitted to other agencies will be accepted, but budgetary overlap will not be permitted at the funding stage.