2023 The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Research Training Awards

Eligibility

For all levels of training, applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Indigenous (First nations, Inuit and Métis). International trainees are not eligible to apply currently. Applicants applying to the Master’s or Doctoral level of funding must be enrolled in or have applied to a graduate program with a significant research component** at the master’s or doctoral level at a Canadian institution. Joint programs with a professional degree (for example, MD/PhD) as well as clinically oriented programs of study are eligible if they have a significant autonomous research component. The years of support requested must not exceed the estimated years remaining within the program. Applicants applying to the postdoctoral level of funding must be trainees (may not hold an academic appointment at an institution) and must maintain such status throughout the duration of the award. The main focus of their time should be dedicated to the proposed research training throughout the tenure of the award.

**Note: An eligible graduate program must include a significant research component such as: a thesis, major research project, dissertation, scholarly publication, performance, major essay, recital and/or exhibit that is merit/expert-reviewed at the institutional level as a requirement for completion of the program.

Applicants may choose to engage in any type of research, including community-based research. In that situation, co-supervisors (academic and community-based) may be justified. Applications from all four pillars of health research (i.e., biomedical; clinical; health services; and social, cultural, environmental and population health) are eligible. Applicants are encouraged to engage relevant stakeholders in their proposed research including individual and community-level partners such as First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous communities and organizations, Black communities, racialized communities, and people with lived experience. Trainees are expected to participate in CCS-led workshops and opportunities that will facilitate learning and connection to people with lived experience in their research.

Summary

Summary: The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and its partners have identified the next generation of cancer researchers as a critical component to sustain research progress and drive innovation. To support this, CCS we will be launching Research Training Awards for Master’s , Doctoral, and Postdoctoral fellows. These awards will seek to build capacity in the cancer research ecosystem by funding competitive, scientifically excellent applications, and by supporting the development of a diverse, inclusive and representative research workforce.

CCS is excited to announce valued partners on this initiative – check back for this important information at launch!

Objective: The Research Training Awards will support cancer research training and foster innovation in cancer research through an equity-seeking lens by supporting diverse trainees in an inclusive research environment. Research Training Awards will apply a holistic approach to research training that includes mentorship, training, and knowledge-sharing.

Informational Webinars: March 28, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

Abstract due (non-competitive): May 1, 2023

Full application due date: August 14, 2023

Results announcement: December 2023

Anticipated start date: January 1, 2024

The application should include:

• A research project;
• A professional development plan;
• An experience statement;
• Transcripts or Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Two letters of commitment / support;
• Postdoctoral fellows- an additional document detailing career plans and leadership skills and activities.

Postdocs can apply using this link.

Pre-application deadlines

RSO internal deadline

Pre-application program deadline

Application deadlines

RSO detailed review deadline

RSO final internal review deadline

Program application deadline

NOTE: Consult your Faculty Associate Dean (Research) (ADR) regarding Faculty-specific deadlines and submission processes.

Principal Investigators: Complete a Research Management System (RMS) record, including a copy of your complete application, and submit this for approvals in RMS.

Postdocs, students, and trainees: For fellowships and externally-sponsored research training awards or opportunities, you must complete the Research Funding Application Approval (RFAA) Trainee PDF form, and submit it, along with a complete copy of the application, to Research Services at rsotrainee@ucalgary.ca. Trainees should not use RMS at this time.

Approvals: The University of Calgary requires that all funding applications be approved prior to submission. Approval requires signatures via either RMS or the RFAA Trainee form, in the following order:

• Principal Investigator
• Department Head
• Faculty ADR/Dean
• Research Services (on behalf of the Vice-President Research)

Read the Meaning of Grant Signatures policy to understand what your approval means. Please see the agency guidelines for details about which signatures are required on your application, as it may differ from internal requirements.

Late submissions: Late submissions will only be accepted in cases of medical or family emergencies, or other exceptional circumstances. If you submit your RMS record to Research Services after the internal deadline has passed, you must secure additional approvals. Please read: Late Applications Process.