Breast Cancer Canada: Research Grant
Breast Cancer Canada is now accepting applications for the 2026 Research Grant Competition, awarding a total of $250,000 CAD to accelerate precision oncology in Lobular Carcinoma breast cancer. This national grant program is designed to fuel innovation in precision diagnostics and targeted treatment driven by Canadian research teams who are shaping the future of breast cancer care.
Visit the Breast Cancer Canada website for more information on the 2026 Research Grant Competition.
Value and Duration
| Research Focus | Budget Category 1 | Budget Category 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Targeted Diagnostics (screening, detection or follow-up) | $75,000 (3 x $25,000 annually) | $50,000 (2 x $25,000 annually) |
| Targeted Treatment (surgery, medicine or radiation) | $75,000 (3 x $25,000 annually) | $50,000 (2 x $25,000 annually) |
Deadlines
- Faculty deadline: consult your Faculty Research Facilitator
- Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) (OVPRII) Approval Form deadline: December 5, 2025
- Letter of Intent (LOI): December 12, 2025 by 5 p.m. (PT)
- Submission to sponsor: February 13, 2026 by 5 p.m. (PT)
Submitting Your Application
- Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch.
- Submit an external application to Breast Cancer Canada by following their submission guidelines.
Contact Us
Katie Harriman: katie.harriman@carleton.ca