Sponsor
Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)
For More Information
- Sign up for the informational webinar.
- Review full program information on CCS's website.
- Program Guidelines.
Description
The Canadian Cancer Society’s Research Training Awards (RTA) program aims to support growth and innovation in the next generation of diverse cancer researchers across Canada. Recognizing that marginalized groups face structural and systemic barriers to inclusion and are underrepresented in the field of cancer research, CCS specifically invites Black and Indigenous Master’s trainees to submit applications for the 2025 training award competition in order to positively alter the research landscape. The program focuses on three main goals:
- Building capacity
- Funding a diverse group of trainees
- Encouraging a comprehensive training experience
Eligibility
CCS welcomes Black and Indigenous students only to apply. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Indigenous and enrolled in or have applied to a graduate program officially starting (or ongoing) at the funding start date of September 1, 2025.
Funding Availability
$30,000 stipend per year for 2 years plus $2,500/yr training budget (Note: Students may also apply for an additional 1 year of stipend funding if continuing in a PhD program but that does not include the training budget).
Indirect Costs
0% per sponsor funding policy
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Applicant to submit abstract (mandatory) to sponsor via the EGrAMs system. | |
Internal Deadline | Please submit a copy of the application and OR-5 to research.services@uoguelph.ca. | |
External Deadline | Full application due to sponsor. |