Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative

How to Apply: 

The Next Generation Pregnancy Initiative supports research in the following priority areas:

  • Biological mechanisms of healthy pregnancy, including the normal physiology and biological underpinnings of health pregnancy
  • Preterm birth
  • Pregnancy loss after 12 weeks of gestation, including recurrent pregnancy loss
  • Preeclampsia
External Deadline: 
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

2025–2029 Research Funding Competition

How to Apply: 

The Stem Cell Network’s national research funding competition in regenerative medicine officially opened on August 31, 2026.

This is the second of two competitions planned for SCN’s 2025-2029 funding cycle. Four regenerative medicine research programs are available that focus on innovation, translation toward the clinic, and policy and societal impact.   

SCN is proud to collaborate with two organizations to offer joint-funding award opportunities. These organizations are:  

Learn More and Apply
 

Important Dates and Resources

A Letter of Intent (LOI) is mandatory for all SCN funding programs and must be submitted by September 21, 2026.

LOIs will be used to identify peer review requirements, gauge the level of interest in SCN’s programs, and ensure projects fall within SCN’s regenerative medicine mandate.  

Important Dates:  

  • LOI submission deadline is Monday, September 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PDT
  • Full application submission will open to eligible LOI applicants on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 
  • Full application submission deadline is Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. PDT)

Resources on SCN's Website Include:

  • Program Guidelines
  • SCN’s Peer Review Process
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Letter of Intent Instructions for ProposalCentral
  • Guidance on Research Security for SCN Funding Applications
  • 2025-2029 Research Funding Programs Information Webinar
  • Guidelines for Joint Funding Award Opportunities
    • Azrieli Foundation Joint-Funded Award Guidelines
    • Breakthrough T1D Joint-Funded Award Guidelines
Questions:
LOI and full application-related questions should be addressed to SCN’s Research team at researchSCN@stemcellnetwork.ca. 
External Deadline: 
Monday, September 21, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Stem Cell Network

CHS Research Grants: Call for Applications

How to Apply: 

Bleeding Disorders Canada, formerly the Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS), is proud to announce its call for applications for its research programs for the 2026–2027 grant period.

The Canadian Hemophilia Society became Bleeding Disorders Canada in July 2026. During this transition period, research grant documents may include references to both Bleeding Disorders Canada and the Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS) as we update our materials to reflect our new name.

The deadline to submit applications for all the programs is NOVEMBER 27, 2026. Please see below details of each research grant and links to apply. Feel free to reach out to Natalie Philbert, National Programs Director, if you have any questions or require assistance at nphilbert@hemophilia.ca.

 

DREAM OF A CURE

The CHS provides scientific research grants and studentships aimed at developing treatments for hemophilia A and B, von Willebrand disease, rare factor deficiencies, and platelet function disorders.

Individual grants valued at $75,000 per year and per project will be awarded to researchers for a maximum of $150,000 which can be expended over 2 or 3 years.

Grants will also be available for Canadian medical or science students for up to 4 months, for a maximum stipend of $6,000 each.

 

Examples of previous research awarded include: Human Endometrial Endothelial Cells (HEECs): A novel cellular method for understanding the pathophysiology of heavy menstrual bleeding in von Willebrand Disease by Dr. Mackenzie Bowman & Dr. Paula James

Online applications for the 2026-27 granting period, previous and current research, as well as the general criteria and conditions can be accessed at: www.hemophilia.ca/chs-dream-of-a-cure-research-program.

 

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PFIZER CARE UNTIL CURE RESEARCH PROGRAM

In partnership with Pfizer, the CHS provides research grants to Canadian investigators to conduct research on medical and psychosocial aspects of bleeding disorders, including hemophilia, people with von Willebrand disease or other inherited bleeding disorders, people with related conditions such as HIV or hepatitis C infection, and carriers of an inherited bleeding disorder.

Individual grants valued at $75,000 per year and per project will be awarded to researchers for a maximum of $150,000 which can be expended over 2 or 3 years.

Examples of previous research awarded include: A Canadian Roadmap and Action Plan for Hemophilia Gene Therapies: A Mixed-Method Study by Dr. Roy Khalifé

Online application forms for the 2026-27 granting period, previous and current research, general criteria and specific areas of interest can be accessed at: www.hemophilia.ca/the-chspfizer-care-until-cure-research-program

Please feel free to distribute this information to others who may be interested in applying. The research must be conducted in Canada by researchers affiliated with Canadian universities and not-for-profit-related organizations.

External Deadline: 
Friday, November 27, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Bleeding Disorders Canada

Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme

How to Apply: 

The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme has launched a new call for proposals!

 

Could your research protect critical infrastructure, keep energy running through prolonged supply disruption, or counter hybrid tactics?

 

Proposals aligned with any of the SPS Key Priorities are welcome!

Topics of particular interest for this call include:

  • Non-kinetic mitigation measures against unmanned systems
     
  • Protection of critical infrastructure, supplies and personnel, including maritime and undersea infrastructure resilience
     
  • Deterrence and defence against hybrid tactics: approaches, technologies, and cross-sector and international coordination
     
  • Energy generation, storage and distribution, including the capacity of critical facilities and deployed systems to operate through prolonged supply disruption
     
  • Biotechnology, including convergence with AI
     
  • Space technologies: space awareness; position, navigation and timing

Before submitting:

  1. Read the full Call for Proposals
     
  2. Review the list of SPS Key Priorities
     
  3. Visit our website for detailed guidance on how to develop an application and manage an SPS activity.
    The SPS handbooks and required documentation include useful information on developing a successful proposal. You will also find samples of the application forms for each of the SPS grant mechanisms.
     
  4. Create a user account on the SPS grant platform and begin an application for the most suitable grant mechanism.

The call is open until Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.


Before applying, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the forms and guidance provided above.

We look forward to receiving your proposals!

Only fully completed and submitted applications will be considered.

 

Begin your application

External Deadline: 
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Project Grant: Spring 2027

How to Apply: 

The Project Grant program is expected to:

  • Support a diverse portfolio of health-related research and knowledge translation proposals at any stage, from discovery to application, including commercialization;
  • Promote relevant collaborations across disciplines, professions, and sectors; and
  • Contribute to the creation and use of health-related knowledge.
External Deadline: 
Wednesday, February 3, 2027
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Fellowships

How to Apply: 

The PCC Fellowship Program supports qualified scientists interested in the field of anti-doping, committed to meaningful research, and demonstrating potential for long-term contribution to the field of anti-doping scien​ce. Fellows selected by the PCC participate in a two-year program. Fellows gain practical knowledge from a U.S.-based, WADA-accredited laboratory and conduct research supporting the anti-doping field.

External Deadline: 
Monday, February 1, 2027
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Research Grants

How to Apply: 

PCC Research Grants support projects advancing knowledge in the anti-doping sphere. Pre-Applications are reviewed two times per year: February 1st and August 1st. Applicants are encouraged to review the research priorities of the PCC before applying. Applicants that are invited to complete a full application, are encouraged to review the instructions below. Full Applications are due on March 1st and September 1st.

External Deadline: 
Monday, February 1, 2027
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Research

How to Apply: 
Brain Canada Foundation and the Canadian Neurodevelopmental Research Training (CanNRT) Platform are pleased to announce the launch of the CanNRT-Brain Canada Fellowship. 

The CanNRT-Brain Canada Fellowship will support outstanding graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical fellows conducting research on neurodevelopment and associated conditions at universities across Canada. The program will recognize research excellence while providing Fellows with the funding, mentorship, training, and national connections needed to build meaningful careers in neurodevelopmental research. 

Successful applicants will be enrolled in the program for up to two years and will benefit from comprehensive capacity-building opportunities and support, including:

  • a one-time Entry Award ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 CAD, based on their career stage
  • a Training Passport up to $2,000 CAD per year while enrolled in the program
  • two one-week learning and networking experiences at the Annual Summer School in Montreal, Québec in 2027 and 2028
Please refer to the Call for Applications for more information and to submit an application. For any questions or application support, contact the CanNRT team at cannrt@mcgill.ca.


Deadline for receipt of Applications: October 30, 2026 at 17:00 ET
External Deadline: 
Friday, October 30, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Doctoral
Masters
Research

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