Sponsor
Movember Canada, a branch of the global Movember Foundation
Program
Movember Sport Health Research Initiative Canada
Description
Overview
This program funds innovative research that uses sport as a setting or tool to promote mental health among young men in Canada. Grants of up to CAD $180,000 are available for projects starting in early 2026, with a duration of up to 24 months.
Goals
- Address gaps in early intervention and prevention for young men's mental health.
- Use community or individualized sports (e.g., team sports, rock climbing, gym) to create impact.
Focus Areas
Applicants must target one of the following:
- Design of sports programs (sport as the intervention)
- Policies for sports programs
- Interventions delivered in sports settings
Priority Themes
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
- Psychological safety for athletes, parents and coaches
- Technology and digital engagement
Eligibility
- Must be a Postdoctoral Fellow or Early Career Researcher (within 7 years of PhD, excluding career interruptions).
- Must be affiliated with a Canadian institution.
- Requires a qualified supervisor or mentor.
- Institution must be open to providing Monetary or in-kind contribution to the project (i.e., teaching release time).
- Able to leverage partnerships with industry/delivery partners.
Funding Availability
Up to CAD $180,000 per project
Indirect Costs
0%
Project Duration
Up to 24 months
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Please submit your application, along with an OR-5 Form to research.services@uoguelph.ca. | |
External Deadline | Applications must be submitted by September 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm EDT using Movember’s electronic grant management system (Foundant). Late or incomplete applications, or applications submitted outside of Foundant, will not be accepted. There will be no appeal process to late submissions. |