Sponsor
Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)
Program
Advancing a more accessible and inclusive cancer care system
For More Information
For additional information, please visit the Canadian Cancer Society website for
- Program guidelines
- Application forms
- Evaluation criteria
Description
The purpose of this funding program is to support research projects that seek to advance cancer-related health equity. Projects must be collaborative, co-created by people both affected by cancer and by structural marginalization, and designed to address the systemic, structural, and institutional factors that sustain health disparities in Canada. Applications should take a social determinants of health perspective in identifying and defining both the health equity need and the community of focus, taking care to consider the intersectionalities of such communities.
Eligibility
Research teams will be comprised of relevant partners as integral members of the team from the outset:
- A Principal Investigator who meets the eligibility criteria, and who brings with them an authentic, demonstrated commitment to health equity research. Researchers that have not traditionally worked in cancer, but are focused on health equity research (e.g. social scientists, arts-based researchers, community-engaged researchers) are encouraged to apply. For applications involving First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, the Principal Investigator or co-Principal Investigator must self-identify as Indigenous or engage (an) Indigenous Elder(s) or Knowledge Keeper(s) to provide evidence of meaningful and culturally safe engagement with Indigenous communities.
- A team (Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator(s), Co-Applicant(s), People affected by cancer, Implementers and Decision-makers, Additional Authors and Collaborators) whose clear focus is on health equity, and who collectively bring the appropriate experience and expertise to bear towards achieving the research objectives. Health equity training may be required for some members of the research team (e.g. trainees) and should be described where needed.
- People affected by cancer are people both affected by structural marginalization and at risk of cancer, patients, survivors, and/or caregivers. These individuals must be integrally involved in co-creating all aspects of the research plan from the outset, beginning with the identification of a research issue of importance and relevance, through to dissemination of results. The characteristics and intersections of sub-populations should be carefully considered to ensure fair representation. Teams may consult the CIHR Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research – Patient Engagement Framework for guidance on meaningful engagement.
- Implementers and decision-makers include professionals (healthcare, community-based, administrators, policy makers) who may be involved in implementing the proposed approaches to enhance health equity. These individuals must be integrally involved in the project from the outset and must demonstrate their commitment to the proposed work.
- A detailed Terms of Reference (that can evolve over the project) for all members of the team will be required as part of the application process and regular check-ins by CCS staff throughout the duration of funding will confirm appropriate engagement of stakeholders.
Review eligibility and requirements
Funding Availability
Up to $3M total over 3 years for this funding program
Maximum Project Value
Up to $300k per grant (max $150k/yr)
Indirect Costs
0%
Project Duration
Over 2–3 years
Special Notes
COVID-19
Please note that research activities carried out in the context of COVID-19 need to adhere to the University of Guelph COVID-19 research principles, policies, guidelines and processes as they may be updated from time to time and communicated on the Office of Research web-page.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
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External Deadline | Abstract Registration (Mandatory): Applicant to apply and submit abstract using on line application system EGrAMS Please review the attached application guide prior to submitting your abstract. Abstract registration includes:
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Internal Deadline | Application (If Invited): Applicant to submit a copy of application along with a complete OR5 form to: research.services@uoguelph.ca | |
External Deadline | Application (If Invited): Applicant to apply and submit application using on line application system EGrAMS Please review the attached application guide prior to submitting your application. When preparing the full application, the following additional information is required:
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Attachment(s)
| Attachment | Size |
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 CCS Health Equity Research Grants application guide | 1.47 MB |