Each year, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) directs millions of dollars to breast cancer research and community projects through its granting programs. Our grant applications are peer-reviewed by a panel of experts to ensure that every donor dollar supports only the best and most promising breast cancer research and community projects. Ultimately, we believe that all of our cause-related investments take us closer to a future without breast cancer.
NATIONAL GRANT COMPETITION - Open
CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION – CANADIAN INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RESEARCH BREAST CANCER IN YOUNG WOMEN RESEARCH PROGRAM
New – Spring 2013 !
The Letter of Intent phase of this new National Grant Competition is now open.
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF), in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), is pleased to announce the launch of a new National Research Grant Competition on Breast Cancer in Young Women. The competition is seeking proposals for a multi-disciplinary, integrated research program focused on breast cancer in young women. This one-time funding opportunity has been designed to facilitate progress in this underserved research area towards improving the clinical outcomes and quality of life for young women with breast cancer.
Potential applicants are advised to consult the CBCF-CIHR Breast Cancer in Young Women Workshop Report.
The amount available to support a single Program Grant is $6 Million over 5 years; approximately $1.2 million/year. For more information about
this research funding opportunity, including Program Description and
Funds Available please download the full Request for Applications 
. Please note that while multiple applications will be accepted, only one Pan- Canadian Program will be funded.
Competition Description
The successful Program will bring together a number of independently fundable, synergistic sub-projects, into a single integrated program spanning the multiple disciplines of breast cancer research to support a holistic, “whole woman” approach. Eligible research areas include but are not limited to:
Prevention and risk reduction
Genomics and molecular oncology
Therapeutics
Survivorship and psychosocial issues
Objective
To focus the efforts of the Canadian research community on breast cancer in young women, with a special focus on women aged 40 years of age or less, with the ultimate goal of improving their clinical outcomes and quality of life
To address a gap in breast cancer research not currently served by traditional operating grants or other existing funding mechanisms
Key Dates:
Competition launch:
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May 15, 2013 |
Letters of Intent deadline: |
July 3, 2013 |
Application deadline: |
November 20, 2013 |
Submission of a Letter of Intent is mandatory for this competition. Only eligible projects will be invited to submit a full application.
Due to the nature of the peer-review process, all registration and application materials must be completed in English.
Steps to Apply
Please follow the steps outlined below:
Review the Request for Applications in detail including the CBCF and CIHR policies governing this competition. CBCF policies are found in the 2013 National Grants Guidebook. CIHR policies may be found here.
Register for a Webinar Q&A session on May 30th regarding the competition and to identify potential co-applicants and collaborators. To register for the Webinar, please click here
Program Principle Applicants submit a Letter of Intent via WebGrants , according to the instructions provided in the 2013 National Grants Application Manual before the deadline of July 3rd, 2013 (applications must be time stamped July 3, 2013 by the submission system). Only one Submission per Program Principal Applicant is eligible and only the first submission will be accepted.
Eligible applicants will receive further instructions on completing a full application, which will be due before the deadline of November 20th.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not a CBCF Regional Competition. This National Grant Competition is provided in addition to CBCF Regional Competitions. For more information about CBCF Regional grant competitions please refer to Region sites above or click here.
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