Grants Programme for Scientific Research

Eligibility

Only applications in the fields of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology are eligible under this Programme. The objectives to be achieved within the scope of the Research Project are those indicated in the submitted application. 

Applications, written in English and in accordance with the Regulation, must be submitted by 31 August 2026 through the Bial Foundation Grant Management System (BF-GMS).
Applications will not be considered eligible for:
a) Projects involving clinical or experimental models of human disease and therapy;
b) Projects whose main scope is eating behaviour, sexual behaviour, or physical exercise;
c) Projects in fundamental neuroscience (cellular, molecular, and biochemical mechanisms of brain functioning) that are not directly and unequivocally associated with a psychophysiological measure.

The Bial Foundation assesses and supports scientific research projects. These projects may be carried out within the scope of a master's or PhD, provided they comply with the provisions of the Regulation of Grants. For specific eligibility questions, please contact info@bialfoundation.com or +351 229 866 150.

Summary

With the aim of fostering research focused on the healthy human being, in its physical and spiritual dimensions, particularly on topics still largely unexplored but susceptible to profound and rigorous scientific analysis, Bial Foundation opens a new call for its programme of Grants for Scientific Research.

Overhead

Overheads/indirect costs, as well as payments for the use of spaces or equipment belonging to the Host Entity or the Research Centre where the project will be carried out, are not eligible.

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.

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 Application