Sponsor
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
For More Information
Applicants may review the Full Request for Proposals.
Description
OICR is currently inviting applications for a new CATALYST funding stream to support research that leverages existing biospecimens and clinical data to validate biomarkers, molecular signatures, immune correlates or other insights that can improve cancer detection, risk stratification or treatment stratification. The vision of the CATALYST funding stream is to honour patient contributions by accelerating discoveries from available clinical samples. No new sample collection is permitted under this funding opportunity.
Indirect Costs
The sponsor has a mixed Indirect Costs rate depending on the type of expense. The Concept budget will automatically calculate 30% overhead on eligible expenses.
Project Duration
1 year (commencing February 1, 2026)
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Applicants submit a short concept outlining their proposed project (addressing feasibility and scope/fit requirements) through sponsor portal: ReportNet. | |
Internal Deadline | Deadline to submit full application and signed OR-5 to Research Services Office via email: research.services@uoguelph.ca. | |
External Deadline | Applicant deadline to submit full application to sponsor through ReportNet. |