Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Awards

How to Apply: 
Nominations due: July 15, 2026

The Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award annually recognizes two mid-career investigators (typically 10-15 years past their first independent research appointment) working in Canada who in their last six active years have produced exceptional scientific research contributions with continued potential for impact on human health. The Gairdner Foundation welcomes submissions from all areas of health research including but not limited to discovery, clinical, global health, and population science and translational research.
Successful nominees will have produced a focused, cohesive body of scientific research which has made a significant impact in health research. Consideration will also be given to a nominee’s contributions to the growth and enrichment of the Canadian research community. 
 
Submissions can be made by the nominee, nominator, or institution.  
Quality nominations are essential to the evaluation process for this award. Nominations are valid only for the year in which they are submitted and must be resubmitted in subsequent years to remain under consideration. Two awards are granted annually, and each award is intended for a single recipient.
External Deadline: 
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Award Category: 
Award
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Alzheimer's Association and Brain Canada Foundation

CIMVHR Fellow

How to Apply: 

The CIMVHR fellowship initiative was developed to recognize leading experts who demonstrate exceptional research advancements in military, Veteran and family health and well-being. These experts show outstanding leadership and research advancements within their field, while promoting CIMVHR’s mission within communities of researchers and policymakers.

Recognize excellence. Nominate your colleagues today: https://cimvhr.ca/cimvhr-fellows/

If you are interested in being nominated for one of these fellowships, please contact the Office of Research Services (ahacquo1@lakeheadu.ca) by June 1, 2026.

Submission Deadline: July 7th, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.

External Deadline: 
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Award Category: 
Award
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Building Prosperity through Canada–Mexico Academic Collaboration (CMAC) – Call for Proposals

How to Apply: 

Global Affairs Canada has announced a call for project applications to the "Building Prosperity through Canada-Mexico Academic Collaboration" program. Lakehead may submit more than one institutional application, with an internal deadline of May 29, 2026 (the external deadline is June 11).  Projects may take place in Canada or Mexico, and mobility activities may flow in either direction.  Eligible project activities include: 

  • Knowledge sharing (conferences, workshops, roundtables, panels), 
  • Training initiatives; 
  • Research initiatives; 
  • Scholarships (students) and fellowships (faculty)

Projects must have at least one academic partner institution in Mexico but may also include non-academic partners. Your project proposal will outline how you will implement the activities involving the following eligible groups:

  • Canadian and Mexican students—including college and undergraduate students, as well as individuals enrolled in master’s or doctoral studies (citizenship or permanent resident status required);
  • Canadian and Mexican researchers—including post-doctoral, academic and professional researchers associated with a recognized academic or research institution; and/or
  • Canadian and Mexican academics—including both tenured and non-tenured faculty members.

Proposed projects must advance one or more of the following five thematic priorities:

  1. Environmental Sustainability, Energy Transition, and Natural Resources
    Academic collaboration supporting environmental sustainability, secure and sustainable energy systems, and responsible natural resource management.

  2. Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Technologies, and Innovation
    Academic collaboration supporting study and innovation in emerging and enabling technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and related fields.

  3. Food Security and Agri-food Systems
    Academic collaboration supporting food security, sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture, agri-tech innovation, and resilient agri-food systems and supply chains.

  4. Public Health and Health Technologies
    Academic collaboration supporting innovation and knowledge exchange in public health, health systems, and health technologies.

  5. Security, Resilience, and Emergency Preparedness
    Academic collaboration supporting dialogue, research, and training related to defence, cybersecurity, preparedness, and resilience.

For full details see the call announcement at: https://www.international.gc.ca/education/academic_relations_program_programme_relations_academiques/cmac-cacm.aspx?lang=eng

DATES: Projects will run from August 1, 2026-December 2027

FUNDING: From $40,000 up to $250,000 per project

TO APPLY: Attached please find the application package (application form, budget template, and RPAF) and return to Jill Sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.  For study exchanges, please consult with Lakehead International prior to submitting a proposal (contact: Ms. Anna Choi, Anna Choi, echoi@lakeheadu.ca).

Lakehead has dozens of partnerships in Mexico; for assistance in liaising with partner institutions, please contact Jill Sherman at intl.research@lakeheadu.ca or Maiko Scorgie <coordinator.gem@lakeheadu.ca

 
External Deadline: 
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Lung Cancer Research Grants

How to Apply: 

In Canada, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, yet it remains one of the most underfunded in terms of research. To address this major issue, the Cancer Research Society is investing $2 million in translational research on this disease.

This program will support 4 research projects aimed at:

  • Improving early detection of lung cancer
  • Developing more effective treatments
  • Understanding the mechanisms of resistance to current therapies
External Deadline: 
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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: 
Saturday, August 1, 2026
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.

External Deadline: 
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

PhD Students and Early Career Academics Research Grant Programme

How to Apply: 

The Olympic Studies Centre (OSC) organises an annual research grant programme intended for PhD Students and Early Career Academics engaged in scholarly research on the Olympic Movement, its history and ideals, and the impact of the Olympic Games on the various aspects of contemporary society and culture. 

 
1. Objectives The objectives of the programme are as follows: 
 
1. Support PhD Students and Early Career Academics and foster excellence in Olympicrelated research with a humanities and/or social sciences perspective.  
2. Facilitate a research and study visit at the Olympic Studies Centre in Lausanne, Switzerland (the Olympic Capital), and the consultation of the OSC’s collections (including primary sources and the IOC historical archives). 
 
3. Support the next generation of scholars in the field of Olympic studies. 
 
The OSC values applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and regions. 
External Deadline: 
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Doctoral
Research

Secondary Data Analysis of Chronic Pain Among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

How to Apply: 

CPCoE is requesting proposals for Spring 2026 for the funding opportunity "Secondary Data Analysis of Chronic Pain Among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans."  

This funding stream is designed to close that gap by supporting investigators to make productive, rigorous, and creative use of existing data infrastructure. By catalyzing secondary data analysis in this area, the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans aims to support the development of a body of evidence that is both scientifically rigorous and directly relevant to the health system and policy decisions that shape the lives of Veterans living with pain.  

External Deadline: 
Monday, July 6, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

OHTN HIV Endgame Program: New Call for Applications Spring 2026-2027

How to Apply: 

The OHTN has launched a new call for the Spring 2026-2027 HIV Endgame Program funding competition!

 

The OHTN will offer four types of grants:

  1. Breaking New Ground Grant: The Breaking New Ground Grant funds innovative, high-reward projects that will break new ground and build evidence and programs to dramatically improve the prevention, treatment, and care cascade in Ontario. This funding stream supports the pilot, evaluation, or scale up of HIV interventions.
  2. Implementation Science Grant: The Implementation Science Grant funds the development of sustainable, effective HIV programs and services. This funding stream will support implementation science initiatives that will contribute to a rapid learning system for HIV.
  3. Community-Based Project and Participatory Evaluation Program (CBPPEP): CBPPEP grants are designed to improve the health and well-being of people living with and at risk of HIV in Ontario. These grants will assist communities by supporting both the production and discovery of knowledge through community-based projects, and the use of evidence to drive programming through participatory program evaluation.
  4. Winston Husbands Leadership Award in Strengthening the Response to HIV among Black Communities: The Winston Husbands Leadership Award provides salary support for emerging Black scholars, knowledge users, and service providers who work collaboratively with community interest holders to understand and address the impact of HIV on African, Caribbean, and Black communities in Ontario.

 

Important Deadlines:

Breaking New Ground and Implementation Science Grants

Letter of Intent deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026

Full Application deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026

 

Community Based Project and Participatory Evaluation Program and Winston Husbands Leadership Award Grants

Full Application deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026

External Deadline: 
Friday, June 12, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

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