Sponsor
Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet) is a Network of Centres of Excellence
For More Information
For additional information, please visit the GlycoNet website for
- Program guidelines
- Application forms
- Evaluation criteria
Description
The Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet) is a Network of Centres of Excellence that focuses on the role of glycans in health. Areas of focus for GlycoNet in Cycle II (2020–2024) are cancer, chronic diseases, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases.
GlycoNet funds projects along the following research innovation continuum: translational research and development, clinical engagement, technology development, and knowledge and technology exchange and exploitation (KTEE).
Funding Programs
Clinical Partnerships
These grants offer funding opportunities for clinicians to validate glycomics data from clinical studies. Maximum request: $50,000 for one year. Download PDF Request For Proposals.
Translational Grants
These grants further advance/translate projects with proof of concept and protected IP. Maximum request: $150,000 for one year, 1:1 matching required. Download PDF Request For Proposals.
Strategic Initiatives
These grants fund partner-led initiatives to advance a partner challenge. Maximum request: $150,000 for one year, with possibility of one year renewal, 1:1 matching required. Download PDF Request for Proposals.
International Partnerships
GlycoNet has formalized a partnership with Academia Sinica to co-fund collaborative research between two entities. These grants fund projects that involve at least two groups, one in Canada and one in Taiwan. GlycoNet will fund research conducted in Canada, while Academia Sinica will fund research conducted in Taiwan. Projects require at least a 1:1 matching and must be completed within 12 months. Download PDF Request for Proposals.
Eligibility
See each individual funding program 'Request for Proposals' for eligibility requirements.
Maximum Project Value
See each individual funding program 'Request for Proposals' for maximum project value.
Indirect Costs
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Special Notes
Please note that research activities carried out in the context of COVID-19 need to adhere to the University of Guelph COVID-19 research principles, policies, guidelines and processes as they may be updated from time to time and communicated on the Office of Research web-page.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | One week prior to submitting to sponsor: Applicant to submit a copy of application and complete OR5 form to: research.services@uoguelph. | |
External Deadline | These are rolling competitions. Applicants can submit their proposals when they are ready. Competitions will be offered on a quarterly basis and will depend on funding availability. Please check the website for the next deadline. Potential applicants must register by email to Claude Larrivee Aboussafy (clarrivee@glyconet.ca). Please provide the project title, anticipated budget request, a 500-word (maximum) summary of the project, and list of investigators involved in the project. This information can be modified when the application is submitted although the overall focus must remain the same. Upon registration, applicants will receive instructions for completing the application. |