Sponsor
Cancer Research Society
For More Information
For full application information, see the 2025 Program Guidelines.
Description
The Next Generation of Scientists Award is an innovative two-pronged grant that aims to support the most promising postdoctoral fellows in becoming the next generation of cancer researchers in Canada.
The program includes a one-year postdoctoral salary award (part 1), to enable postdoctoral fellows to obtain a research position at an eligible Canadian institution. Once this position is obtained, the candidate will be offered a 2-year Operating Grant (part 2).
Eligibility
Applicants must hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status and are required to complete both parts of the program.
Part 1 - Postdoctoral Fellowship: Must have completed at least two (2) years of postdoctoral training at the time of accepting the fellowship.
Part 2 - Operating Grant: Must obtain a faculty position in a Canadian university or affiliated accredited research centre
Funding Availability
Part 1 - Postdoctoral Fellowship: $50,000 over 1 year
Part 2 - Operating Grant: $135,000 over 2 years
Indirect Costs
0% per guidelines
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Submit OR-5 and full application to Research Services Office at research.services@uoguelph.ca | |
External Deadline | Applicants must submit complete application via ProposalCentral. |