Discover the Next Generation
Consult the list of previous recipients and their research projects supported by the program.
Next Generation of Scientists Awards
Objectives
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).
PROGRAM INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: Applicants must hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status, and are required to complete both parts of the program (parts 1 and 2).
Eligibility
Part 1: Postdoctoral fellowship
Must have completed at least 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 center.
Must have completed at least 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 center.
Budget
Part 1: Postdoctoral fellowship
$50,000 over 1 year
Part 2: Operating Grant
$130,000 over 2 years
$50,000 over 1 year
Part 2: Operating Grant
$130,000 over 2 years
Application Process
Applicants must submit a full application, which will be evaluated by a peer review committee.
Key dates
Call for proposals
February 20, 2024
Application Deadline
April 23, 2024
Funding decision
September 2024
APPLY FOR A GRANT
IMPORTANT : Applicants are required to complete both parts of the program.
Apply
Grant applications must be submitted via Proposal Central. If you are a new user, please create an account.
Proposal Central
Forms to complete
To be completed only for part 2 of the award.
