Canadian Poultry Research Council 2026 Grants

Eligibility

CPRC invites applicants to respect a total limit of $60,000 for the CPRC portion of funding, which includes direct and indirect costs. A maximum overhead of 25% is acceptable to CPRC (included in the total CPRC budget). 

Industry funds, whether from CPRC or another source, must be matched by matching funds from sources other than industry in a proportion of at least 1 :1. Higher quid pro quo ratios are preferable.

Summary

CPRC Call for 2026 Letters of Intent (LOI)

The CPRC Board identified three top priority categories among the CPRC Research Priorities for this call.  Specific priority areas and desired research outcomes have been identified within the categories.  The 2026 call for LOIs encompasses the top three research priorities that are identified below. This call does not preclude projects not in the top identified research categories.

Research Priorities – 2026 Call

Improved Poultry Health (including disease prevention)

• Emerging and re-emerging diseases (e.g., HPAI, IBV, aMPV, IBH, Histomoniasis) and other pathogen-specific concerns (e.g., SE, Campylobacter)
• Development and evaluation of new or improved vaccines
• Early detection and flock health monitoring
• Understanding pre-existing health conditions contributing to DOAs
• Air quality and ventilation improvements

 Enhanced Antimicrobial Stewardship (including alternatives)

• Feed and water additives (e.g., probiotics, essential oils, acidifiers)
• Gut health strategies
• Economic and practical barriers to adoption
• Alternative production systems and genetic considerations

Enhanced Poultry Welfare & Behaviour

• Stocking density impacts (especially in breeders)
• Environmental enrichment and outcome measures
• Extended lay & bird longevity
• Welfare risks under extreme weather conditions

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

LOI Stage:

1. Complete LOI application using the provided form.
2. Upload a copy of your final and complete LOI application to the RMS Application record, and submit for academic approvals.  Please ensure that you allow enough time for academic approvals prior to the Research Services (RSO) final internal deadline of NOON, January 27, 2026.
3. RMS will notify you that institutional approval has been provided. No institutional signature is required at this stage. You may now submit the LOI via email on or before 3:00PM on January 30, 2026.

For Full Application: *note that we don't yet know the final deadline for full application

1. If invited, complete Full Proposal form provided by PRC.
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, 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 three business days in advance of the sponsor deadline.
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. If signatures are required, we will provide the final capping institutional signature and will advise when ready. RSO does not collect department head signatures.
5. Full Applications, including any supplementary documentation, should be submitted to the agency ahead of their final deadline (TBD).

Overhead

25%

Pre-application deadlines

RSO internal deadline

Pre-application program deadline

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.

RESOURCES

Reminder: The sooner the researcher engages with Research Services, the more help we can be!

Contact the following Research Service units for support with:

Projects Involving Indigenous Research:

Support with incorporating wise practices in Indigenous research, community engagement, and Indigenous data management is available through the Indigenous Research Support Team (IRST).

Applicants can reach out by email to IRST at IRST@ucalgary.ca in advance of the RSO internal deadline. For more information about IRST, please visit the IRST webpage.

Knowledge Mobilization, Research Impact Assessment, DORA:

Support for knowledge mobilization/engagement/translation, community partnerships, research impact, responsible research assessment (DORA), and open science, is available through the Knowledge to Impact team.

Applicants can reach out by email to the KI team at knowledge.impact@ucalgary.ca.

For more information and access to resource archives, please visit the KI team webpage.

Research Data Management:

For information on research data management plans, processes, or best practices for your research program, please contact research.data@ucalgary.ca.

EDI in Research:

RSO can provide resources and support to research teams on the integration of equitable and inclusive practices in research design and research practice.

Contact edi.rso@ucalgary.ca for more information.

Research Security:

The Research Security Division is available to ensure researchers adhere to research security guidelines and policies, including the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships (NSGRP) and the policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC).

Visit the Research Security website to learn more or contact researchsecurity@ucalgary.ca.

Pre-Award Submissions:

RMS: Creating a Pre-Award LOI
RMS: Creating a Pre-Award Application