Sponsor
The Banting Research Foundation
For More Information
For more information, please go to the Banting Research Foundation website.
Description
The Banting Research Foundation awards to outstanding new investigators in any area of medical research who are within the first three years of their independent appointment at a university or research institute in Canada. The intent is to provide seed funding so that applicants are able to gather pilot data to enhance their competitiveness for other sources of funding.
Eligibility
New investigators within the first three years of their independent appointment; have not been awarded by their institution more than $150,000 in start-up funding; have not been awarded more than $50,000 per annum in external operating funds at the application deadline date.
Funding Availability
Up to $25,000 – 5-6 award annually
Indirect Costs
0%
Project Duration
1 year
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Please submit your application/proposal along with an OR5 form to research.services@uoguelph.ca | |
External Deadline |
How to Apply
Email the application and attachment PDF to: banting.foundation@utoronto.ca and mail or courier your original hard copy along with original signatures immediately (next day or shortly after) to the Banting Research Foundation. The application must be accompanied by a letter of nomination from the applicant’s host department or division head.