Call for Proposals-Proof of Concept and Clinical Trials- Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC)- 2026

Sponsor

Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC)

Program

Proof of Concept and Clinical Trials 

For More Information

See the Program Webpage

Description

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) invites proposals focused on projects related to proof-of-concept research and clinical trials. With increased investment in research through the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off, the BCRC has committed to provide research funding in two key areas that have previously had limited funding:

1. Proof of Concept – proposals to help inform whether a concept is worth pursuing as a larger, more defined funding request
2. Clinical Trials – proposals to validate practices or technologies that have been discovered through research projects and/or to facilitate the adaptation of technologies utilized in other sectors, commodities or countries.

The purpose of this call is to fund proof-of-concept research and clinical trials that will lead to the achievement of objectives in the Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy. Leveraging beef cattle producer check-off funds allocated to approved projects with other industry or government cash contributions is encouraged but not required for this call.

Applied demonstration projects to demonstrate best management practices and/or feed & forage varieties on a regional scale are NOT eligible under this call. This funding is also NOT intended to add financial support to existing funding for ongoing projects.

Eligibility

Any individual or organization (academic institution, private industry, government or not-for-profit/non-government organization) with the ability and/or a track record of success in carrying out research projects in areas relevant to the Canadian beef industry is eligible to apply.

Funding Availability

The total BCRC funding request must NOT exceed $50,000 (including overhead/science service charges) regardless of project duration.

Indirect Costs

Projects conducted at universities or at other non-AAFC facilities are eligible for overhead costs which will be calculated by BCRC to a maximum of 15% of total project costs.

Project Duration

Projects that are six months to one year in duration may be submitted. If the need for a longer timeframe can be clearly demonstrated, projects over one year may be considered.

How to Apply

Proposals must be prepared using the online form linked BCRC Proposal Form – Proof of Concept and submitted electronically. A copy of the form is available for download and an email copy will also be sent to you after submission.