TBF Research Grant

Eligibility

There are no strict eligibility requirements for this funding program. However, applications must align with the project scope and criteria set by The Bee Foundation. Projects must focus on early detection, prevention, pathophysiology, genetic predisposition, or treatment of brain aneurysms, and priority is given to proposals that are innovative, interdisciplinary, or translational in nature.

Applications may be submitted by individual investigators or multidisciplinary teams. If more than one investigator is involved, the application must clearly explain how each team member’s expertise contributes to the overall objectives of the project.

Summary

The Bee Foundation For Brain Aneurysm Prevention (TBF) invites proposals that further the mission of reducing the number of deaths caused by brain aneurysms. Proposals directed at understanding the early detection, pathophysiology, genetic predisposition, or treatment will take priority. 

The purpose of this program is to promote novel approaches to the early detection and prevention of ruptured cerebral aneurysms, or early emergency and critical care treatment (excluding device therapies).  We invite proposals that test an innovative hypothesis or develop new outcomes via interdisciplinary or translational research.  Applications with more than one investigator must indicate how the different expertise of the co-investigators will contribute to the overall goals of the project.  

• Funds should not be used solely for the purchase of medical devices
• Funds will be awarded for pilot projects intended to result in larger future projects
• Funds should not be requested for honoraria, seminars, or retreats.

Overhead

The Bee Foundation does not pay institutional overhead or indirect costs.

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.

Application Guidelines

The proposals must contain the following items:  

1. Face page with grant title, and names, departmental affiliations, and contact information of the co-investigators.  
2. Brief Summary of the project (< 1 page) describing the relevance of the proposed research and how it will advance the field or benefit patients in regard to brain aneurysm research.
3. Budget in attached format, with a brief (1 page) budget justification.  
4. Biosketch of the investigator (or co-Investigators) and any advisors, in NIH format.  

5. Scientific proposal, not to exceed three single-spaced pages, including specific aims, background/significance, and experimental design/methods.  Preliminary data may be included but are not required.  Literature cited and IACUC or IRB information (where applicable) are not included in the three-page limit; regulatory approvals may be pending.  

   The deadline for receipt of applications is May 29, 2026.  Each application should be submitted as a single PDF file attachment to Erin Kreszl, TBF Executive Director, at: info@thebeefoundation.org.

   Download a copy of the application form at this LINK.

INTERNAL 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