Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Grant

Eligibility

The GOMRG is open to researchers as defined by an individual who is autonomous regarding their research activities, and has an academic or research appointment which:
1. Must commence by the effective date of funding.
2. Allows the individual to pursue the proposed research project, to engage in independent research activities for the entire duration of the funding, to supervise trainees (if applicable, as per their institution’s policy), and to publish the research results.
3. Obligates the individual to conform to institutional regulations concerning the conduct of research, the supervision of trainees, and the employment conditions of staff paid with the funding.
4. Fellows may apply provided they are under the supervision of a primary investigator who meets the requirements of a “researcher” as defined above.
5. New researchers/investigators involved in pilot, basic science, proof of concept projects are strongly encouraged to apply.

Summary

The Geoff Ogram Memorial Research Grant (GOMRG) supports advancement in lung cancer research
programs that are anywhere in the continuum from basic, high impact discovery to translational work of
direct relevance to the clinic and beyond. The goal of the GOMRG program is to provide a mechanism for
scientists to study innovations and accelerate the application of new knowledge relating to the early
detection of lung cancer and the etiology of lung cancer in different demographics and populations.

Applications are encouraged from, but not limited to, the areas of biomedical, clinical, health services, social, and population health research.

The overall goal of the GOMRG is to reduce the burden of lung cancer and optimize patient care. It
is not intended to support awareness programs and is not intended to solely support research infrastructure.
This is intended as a research grant and the funds may not be completely used to support a fellow.

FUNDS AVAILABLE:
In 2023, up to two (2) grants of $25,000 CAD each will be awarded. Funding will be provided to support the direct costs of a defined research program, including supplies, expenses*, wages and equipment associated with the proposed work. While wages may form part of the expenses, this grant is not intended as a fellowship. Indirect costs** are not eligible expenses.

OBJECTIVES:
This grant provides a research opportunity focused in:
1. Research into early detection lung cancer methodologies, including but not limited to screening OR blood
based testing. Early detection research among those not meeting current screening criteria would be
welcomed.
2. Research into the etiology of lung cancer of different populations and demographics, specifically light
ex-smokers or non-smokers.
Proposals with direct practical relevance to Canadians with lung cancer will be prioritized.

Overhead

Overhead is not an allowable expense

Application deadlines

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.

Submission Process:

1. Complete the application form as outlined in the GOMRG Guidelines (includes a Letter of Intent, Summary of Proposed Research, Impact Statement, A public lay summary, Budget, Names and CCVs for PIs and Co-PIs, Statement of Support from Applicant's institution)

2. To initiate internal approvals, complete the Pre-Award/Application record in RMS (https://research.ucalgary.ca/conduct-research/additional-resources/resea...), attach your completed Application documents as outlined above, and submit for approvals from your department head and/or faculty Associate Dean (Research). *Important: when submitting in RMS, please ensure that you allow time for academic approvals prior to the Research Services review deadline of 12:00pm on Tuesday September 26, 2023

3. Once these approvals are obtained, RMS will automatically forward the Application record to Research Services for institutional review and approval.

4. Research Services will review, provide feedback (by email) if necessary, and will provide the institutional approval.

*** NOTE: If RSO is to provide the institutional statement of support, include a draft with the RMS record and RSO will finalize and sign

5. When ready, full application should be submitted to the agency via their website by 11:59 Mountain time on September 30, 2023.