Applications Open
Updated May 09, 2024
Disclaimer: Please verify the details and deadlines below with the respective organizations.
If there are additional life sciences application opportunities that should be included on this page, please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca.
Convening & Collaborating (C2) and Reach Competitions
The Health Research BC 2024 Convening & Collaborating (C2) and Reach competitions are now open with additional funding to address priority health challenges. The maximum amount for each award has increased to $20K.
Team-based applications close May 13, 2024.
Learn more here.
Amgen Pitch Competition
UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering and Amgen BC launched the Amgen Pitch Competition. Graduate students, research associates, and postdoctoral fellows are invited to submit their transformative research ideas in the fields of biotech, life sciences, and biomedical engineering.
Apply by May 13, 2024.
Learn more here.
Human Frontier Science Program
The CIHR has announced that applications are being accepted for the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) research grants and postdoctoral fellowships. The research grants will support innovative research into fundamental biological problems with an emphasis on novel and interdisciplinary approaches.
The deadline for submitting a letter of intent is May 14, 2024.
Learn more here.
2024 Genomics Innovation Fund
Genome BC has announced a call for applications for its 2024 Genomics Innovation Fund (GIF) program aimed at early-stage projects looking to advance innovations toward commercialization. Info sessions were held on Jan. 31 and Feb. 13. No co-funding or partnerships are required.
EOI is due May 2024.
Learn more here.
2025 TFRI Funding Competitions
The Terry Fox Research Institute announced that their 2025 Funding Competitions are now open. The Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grants support Canadian multidisciplinary teams exploring new frontiers in cancer research. The Terry Fox New Investigator Awards provide grants to outstanding young leaders developing their careers in cancer research.
Letters of intent for both programs are due in June 2024.
Learn more here.
Call for Proposals: Biomanufacturing of Biologics and Advanced Therapeutics
The Governments of Canada and the United Kingdom have opened a call for proposals for collaborative projects to develop products, processes, or services focused on the biomanufacturing of biologics and advanced therapeutics.
Registration is due by July 2, 2024.
Learn more here.
Call for Proposals: Combination therapies against cancer: new opportunities for transnational research
TRANSCAN-3 launched a joint call for research proposals on the topic “Combination therapies against cancer: new opportunities for transnational research.” The primary purpose of this call is to design patient preclinical models for combination therapies.
Pre-proposals are due July 5, 2024.
Learn more here.
Ignite Program
Up to $300,000 in funding is available for BC-based R&D projects in natural resources, engineering, or applied sciences through Innovate BC’s Ignite program. The program funds research teams comprised of academia and industry who are collaborating to solve a significant issue faced by BC residents.
Apply by July 8, 2024.
Learn more here.
New Frontiers in Research Fund 2024 Exploration competition
The New Frontiers in Research Fund 2024 Exploration competition is open for applications. Exploration grants support high-risk, high-reward research that brings unexpected disciplines together and bears the potential to upend current paradigms.
Notices of intent are due August 27, 2024.
Learn more here.
Catalyst Grant : Community Based Research in Climate Change Priority Areas
A new grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research is available for community-based research in one of four specialized research areas. $1.62 million is available to fund 13 grants.
Apply by September 12, 2024.
Learn more here.
Team Grant : Biomedical Research for HIV/AIDS and STBBI
A new funding opportunity is available for HIV, AIDS and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) researchers. $15.5M is available to fund up to six team grants.
The deadline for this application is September 17, 2024.
Learn more here.
Operating Grant : ECRs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health
CIHR invites all Early Career Researchers interested in pediatric healthcare to apply for a new funding opportunity. Researchers working to identify gaps and address the current critical challenges facing the health and wellness of newborns, children and youth in Canada are welcome to apply.
The application deadline is September 24, 2024.
Learn more here.
Arctic and Northern Challenge program
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) launches a second call for development grants to provide resources for Northern applicants to conduct community-level consultations to ensure local support and prepare for a proposal in one of the program’s four research themes, housing, water, food and health. Development grants will provide up to $50,000 over 12 months.
The deadline for submission is October 4, 2024.
Learn more here.
Implementation Science Chairs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health
The CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health opened applications for a $4M funding opportunity for early- and mid-career researchers in implementation science who are promoting health equity.
Applications are due October 15, 2024.
Learn more here.
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Research Networks of Excellence in Womens Heart and or Brain Health
The CIHR invites applicants for its funding competition in partnership with Heart & Stroke, the Research Networks of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health.
Learn more here.
Rare Disease Research Initiative
The CIHR has also announced three new funding opportunities as part of its Rare Disease Research Initiative to improve the health and lives of those living with a rare disease.
Learn more here.
DIGITAL has opened a Canada-wide Call for Proposals in partnership with the Government of Canada through the Global Innovation Cluster program; Employment & Social Development Canada; and the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy; and Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, to mobilize break-through technology innovation and talent initiatives in multiple areas of interest including: health and wellness, environmental health, talent and capacity building, AI technology solutions, or Canadian quantum technologies.
Learn more here.
Eureka Network, the world’s biggest public network for international cooperation in R&D and innovation, present in over 45 countries, has an ongoing list of funding opportunity calls for project in Canada.
See the list here.
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
Trade Accelerator Program – Women Led Cohort
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is holding a Women- Led Cohort in June 2024. TAP is a 5-day program helping SMEs navigate the complex global trade ecosystem, accelerate export readiness, implement a market entry plan, and much more.
Applications are due May 23, 2024.
Learn more here.
Open Accelerator
Zcube – Zambon Research Venture announces Open Accelerator, the international acceleration program. This year, the program will focus on the femtech sector and invites startups aimed at improving women’s health and well-being to apply.
Applications open on March 8, 2024, and will remain open until June 16.
Learn more here.
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CELS Valley Ready Program Spring 2024 cohort
Applications are open for the CELS Valley Ready Program Spring 2024 cohort. Gain exposure to the dynamic Bay Area ecosystem! The program includes workshops with Silicon Valley business leaders and investors, as well as registration to the Canada in the Valley Showcase. Only 8-10 companies are accepted.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with the program beginning on March 15, 2024.
Learn more here.
2024 RAREis Global Advocate Grant
Applications are open for Amgen’s 2024 RAREis Global Advocate Grant. 75 grants worth $5,000 are available for global rare disease advocacy organizations providing support through community programs and disease education initiatives.
Apply by May 31, 2024.
Learn more here.
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
Health Research BC-Mitacs Industry-Based Program
The Health Research BC-Mitacs Industry-Based Program is open for 2024. The program provides graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with paid internships at BC-based life sciences companies to advance knowledge and gain business skills.
Letters of intent are due by December 1, 2024 and are accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn more here.
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Companies: UBC Science Co-op
UBC Science Co-op is accepting job postings for summer 2024. Private companies and research organizations are encouraged to apply for the Federal Government’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP).
Learn more about the SWPP here.
Send your job description to info@sciencecoop.ubc.ca or fill out our online form here.
2024 Pfizer Summer Student Program
Pfizer Canada is now accepting applications for its 2024 summer student program. The program is open to full-time post-secondary students who will be enrolled in the Fall 2024 semester, and who are legally authorized to work in Canada. There are a variety of roles in areas that include Marketing, People Experience, Medical Affairs, and more.
Learn more here.
BC Tech Intern Program
BC Tech is accepting applications for its internship program, which provides skilled individuals with internship experiences at tech companies and in tech roles at non-tech companies across BC.
Learn more and apply here.
BioTalent Canada’s Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
This program, which covers the cost of a participant’s salary by 80% up to a maximum of $25,000, is accepting applications to help employers offset the cost of hiring and provide opportunities for new graduates.
Learn more here.
Youth Advisory Council of the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health
Applications are open for the Youth Advisory Council of the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health. The council gives youth the opportunity to take part in conversations on priority development, policies, and issues related to Canadian health and health research.
Youth between the ages of 12 and 25 are invited to apply by May 21, 2024.
Learn more here.
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SCWIST STEM Explore Workshops
The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology has called for volunteers for
its SCWIST STEM Explore Workshops in the lower mainland to inspire the next generation of
STEM enthusiasts!
Learn more and apply here.
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
Animal Cell Culture Microcredential
Looking to expand your technical skills for life sciences jobs? BCIT is offering a practical laboratory training course in animal cell culture as a condensed 2-week micro credential.
The program begins on May 27, 2024.
Learn more here.
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BioSkills Recognition Program
Through BioTalent Canada‘s BioSkills Recognition Program, you can showcase your abilities to employers in Canada’s growing biotech sector by being recognized as BioReadyTM Being BioReady lets employers know you have the skills to work in certain biotech jobs in Canada’s bio-economy.
Learn more here.
CASTL Elevate
Applications are now being accepted for the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences’ new national program, CASTL Elevate. The six-week program is being funded by Upskill Canada and the Government of Canada, and will give participants the opportunity to engage in self-directed learning opportunities that include BioTalent Canada’s Essential and Technical Skills Fundamentals, self-directed courses from the CASTL Online Academy, and more.
The deadline to apply for the next cohort has passed.
Learn more here.
Mentor Meetups
With women still underrepresented in the tech industry, RBCx is looking to empower women in tech by expanding its Mentor Meetups program. The organization is committed to paving the path for a more inclusive and diverse tech ecosystem through the program.
Sign up for a one-on-one mentorship session from March 8 through April 30, 2024.
Learn more here.
STEMCELL Technologies offers CPD and P.A.C.E. accredited live virtual training courses throughout the year to elevate your research skills.
Learn more about the 2024 training and education session on offer here.
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
Sanofi Biogenius Canada Grants
Canadian public high schools are welcome to apply for one of four C$50,000 grants from Sanofi Canada to enhance scientific learning.
Schools across Canada can apply for the Sanofi Biogenius Canada Grants from March 15 to May 15, 2024.
Learn more here.
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
TFRI-MOHCCN Technology Development Awards
The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) and the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN) announce a new funding opportunity to support existing or new precision cancer research with significant potential for impact on outcomes for patients. Topics include but are not limited to proteomics, metabolomics, longitudinal sample analysis, and flow cytometry.
Applications are due May 16, 2024.
Learn more here.
Clinical Trials Training Awards
Health Research BC also opened applications for their Clinical Trials Training Awards, in partnership with 4 CIHR-funded clinical trials training platforms.
Graduate and postdoctoral trainees are invited to apply by May 31, 2024 to hone their skills in clinical trial research.
Learn more here.
2024 Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Joint Awards Program
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada and Pfizer Canada announced their 2024 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) research joint awards program, which encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion in patient care. The awards program features two new awards this year: the Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Researcher Award and the Women in IBD Researcher Award.
Applications are being accepted until July 15, 2024.
Learn more here.
Health Research Foundation (HRF) Medal of Honour
Nominations are open for Innovative Medicine Canada’s Health Research Foundation (HRF) Medal of Honour. This award recognizes an individual who has worked to advance health research in Canada.
Apply by July 15, 2024.
Nominations are also open for HRF’s Prix-Galien Canada – Product Innovation Award.
Learn more here.
Diversity and Equity in Research Award
Applications are open for Innovative Medicines Canada’s Diversity and Equity in Research Award! The award recognizes researchers working to advance equitable participation in health research and healthcare access across Canada.
Applications are due by August 1, 2024.
Learn more here.
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NSERC Prizes
Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council encourages nominations for its NSERC Prizes, recognizing exceptional science and engineering research community members.
Learn more here.
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