This joint call for projects is an opportunity for researchers in Quebec and the rest of Canada to accelerate the transformation of their oncology and immuno-oncology projects into new therapies for the benefit of patients.
Project eligibility
Researchers are invited to submit projects that meet the following criteria:
- With strong scientific and commercial potential;
- Respond to a clearly identified unmet clinical need;
- Aim to develop biopharmaceutical compounds or biotherapies;
- Between hit identification and preclinical studies.
Total competition budget: $2.4 million
Grant amount per project : maximum $600,000 over 2 years.
Matching funds are not an obligation.
Important dates
Deadline for submission of notice of intent: October 30, 2018, 4:30 p.m.
Deadline for submission of complete application: February 4, 2019, 4:30 p.m.
For further information, please contact the following people:
- LeadAction-Onco Contest: Manon Pelletier, Program Manager – FRQS.
- IRICoR: Audrey Segret, Project Manager – IRICoR.
- Oncopole: Charles Meunier, Project Manager – Oncopole.