Applications Open
Updated March 14, 2025
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.
Human Frontier Science Program Research Grants
Apply to the Human Frontier Science Program Research Grants for support in innovative basic research with novel and interdisciplinary approaches. Research grants are provided for teams of scientists from different countries combining their expertise. Submission of letter of intent is due on March 27, 2025.
Horizon Europe and Canada Online Matchmaking Event: Bridging the Atlantic – Health 2025
Apply to Global Outreach’s Horizon Europe and Canada Online Matchmaking Event: Bridging the Atlantic – Health 2025. A virtual matchmaking program that connects health sector leaders and participants with the right partners to secure Horizon Europe grants. Apply before March 27, 2025.
In2novation 2025 Scope Health Call for Projects
Apply to In2novation 2025 Scope Health Call for Projects to develop and implement health tech innovations. The collaborative research projects will be funded over a two-year period with up to $25,000 CAD. The deadline is March 31, 2025.
The Team Grants: Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention
Apply for a funding opportunity in cancer prevention research in The Team Grants: Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention. Collaborate in research teams to develop and disseminate evidence-based solutions that improve cancer prevention. The deadline is April 1, 2025.
In2novation 2025 Call for Projects
Apply to In2novation 2025 Call for Projects to develop and implement health tech innovations. This program connects the French and Canadian innovation ecosystems, accelerates health tech solutions, and offers funding for R&D projects. The deadline is April 30, 2025.
Canada-UK 2024-2025 Multisector Collaborative Industrial Research and Development Call for Proposals
The National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and UK Research and Innovation have launched the Canada-UK 2024-2025 Multisector Collaborative Industrial Research and Development Call for Proposals.
Register by January 8, express your interest by January 15, and submit your proposal by April 16, 2025.
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Stem Cell Network’s International Travel Awards
Apply now for Stem Cell Network’s International Travel Awards! The Stem Cell Network International Travel Awards Program gives trainees / Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) the opportunity to communicate their work internationally and contribute to the visibility of Canadian research abroad.
IMPaCT Training Awards
Applications are open for the IMPaCT training awards, which facilitate participation in a 1-year immersive learning experience. This program is designed to give researchers the skills and network to design, conduct, and communicate about clinical trials with pregnant people and children.
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.
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.
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation’s Metascience and AI Postdoctoral Fellowship
Apply to Alfred P. Sloan Foundation’s Metascience and AI Postdoctoral Fellowship. This program provides grants up to $250,000 USD to support early-career researchers in social sciences and humanities. It aims to help those exploring the implications of AI on the science and research ecosystem.
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
CATTI and OBIO’s Biomanufacturing for Advanced Therapies Training Program
Applications open for CATTI and OBIO’s Biomanufacturing for Advanced Therapies Training Program. This program emphasizes essential skills for developing and manufacturing Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products. The program is held from March 10 to March 14, 2026.
Learn more or for company inquiries, email upskilling@catti.ca.
Stem Cell Network’s RNA-seq Analysis Workshop
Applications open for Stem Cell Network’s RNA-seq Analysis Workshop, a program filled with hands-on experience and expert-led training focused on bulk and single-cell RNA-seq technologies. The deadline is April 16, 2025.
Fall CELS Valley Ready Accelerator
Applications are open for the Fall CELS Valley Ready Accelerator. Life sciences companies looking to commercialize or raise capital in the US are invited to apply.
The program begins on September 20, 2024, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis until spots are filled.
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS) Program
Applications are now open for the Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS) program, which provides support and partnership opportunities for preclinical drug development in underserved disease areas.
Web Summit Vancouver 2025 ALPHA
Apply now for Web Summit Vancouver’s 2025 startup program, ALPHA, which shines a spotlight on early-stage startups with outstanding potential, connecting them with the world’s most influential people and companies.
UBC Blusson QMI’s Nanofabrication Accelerator Program
Expressions of interest are now open for the second round of UBC Blusson QMI’s Nanofabrication Accelerator Program. The program will provide eligible small and medium-sized enterprises with specialized nanofabrication services. It is scheduled to run until September 2025 and can accommodate only a limited number of projects.
New Ventures BC’s IP Pathways Certificate Program
Applications are open for New Ventures BC’s IP Pathways Certificate Program—a brand-new education series designed to equip startups and scaleups with the fundamentals of intellectual property, IP strategy, and business growth.
AccelerateIP’s IP Certification Program
Join AccelerateIP’s IP Certification Program cohort for self-identified women and non-binary founders, launching in January 2025. This online program offers essential IP knowledge to strengthen business and IP strategy, personalized feedback from IP experts, opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers, and instructions from IP experts.
Domestic Trade & Interprovincial Expansion Webinar
Join the Domestic Trade & Interprovincial Expansion Webinar to explore how businesses can reduce reliance on U.S. trade, interprovincial trade opportunities, overcome regulatory barriers, and expand within Canada. The webinar is on March 27, 2025.
Effervescence MTL Organizing Committee
Are you passionate about life sciences and want to play a key role in organizing a flagship industry event? Join the Effervescence MTL organizing committee! As a member, you’ll have the chance to meet industry experts and demonstrate your expertise in front of a large audience of influential leaders.
BIO International Convention
Registrations open for the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, on June 16-19 in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Register now for the early bird rate and hotel room availability.
BIO International Convention’s Start-Up Stadium at BIO 2025
Apply now for BIO International Convention’s Start-Up Stadium at BIO 2025. Start-Up Stadium is designed to provide start-up companies with the opportunity to engage key members of the investment community, venture philanthropy groups, strategic partners, and non-dilutive capital at the world’s largest biotechnology partnering event.
Eureka Network’s Eurostars Funding Program
Apply to Eureka Network’s Eurostars funding program for international collaborative R&D and innovation projects. Project applications must be led by an innovative SME and can include project partners. Applications are open now.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Catalyst Grant: Oral Health Data Analysis
Applications are now open for Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Catalyst Grant: Oral Health Data Analysis. This funding opportunity will fund targeted analysis of the Oral Health Component (OHC) of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) Cycle 7 data.
The deadline is May 13, 2025.
BioTalent Canada’s Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
BioTalent Canada’s Science Horizons Youth Internship Program is accepting applications for its wage subsidy program that helps graduates acquire work experience in an environment-related STEM field. It covers the cost of a participant’s salary by 80% up to a maximum of $25,000.
Michael Smith Health Research BC’s Advancing the Use of Evidence in Seniors’ Home and Community Care Program
Apply for Michael Smith Health Research BC’s Advancing the Use of Evidence in Seniors’ Home and Community Care Program. This funding supports BC researchers and health system users in implementing and evaluating evidence-based interventions to improve seniors’ home and community care. The deadline is March 24, 2025.
New Ventures BC Competition
Applications are open for the New Ventures BC Competition, designed to help startups accelerate their growth. This is an opportunity to increase your startup’s visibility, secure funding, and connect with BC’s top investors and entrepreneurs. The application deadline is March 31, 2025.
European Space Agency (ESA) Call for Proposals
Apply to European Space Agency (ESA) Call for Proposals for an AI-assisted point-of-care testing (POCT) device. Canadian companies engaged in AI-powered health diagnostics, space health solutions, or medical technology development are invited to submit proposals and receive funding. The deadlines are April 15 and April 22, 2025.
CanExport
Eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for CanExport funding to receive up to $50,000, covering 50% of export-related costs to low-sales regions. This program offers a valuable opportunity to expand into global markets and unlock new business opportunities. The deadline is May 31, 2025.
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
UBC Science Co-op
Are you a life sciences company looking for interns? UBC Science Co-op is offering 4-, 8-, or 12- month co-op terms to students in the science field. Connect with motivated students eager to gain hands-on experience and contribute to your organization’s success. Submit your job postings for Summer 2025.
Email info@sciencecoop.bc.ca or learn more.
2024 Canadian Consortium of Clinical Trial Training (CANTRAIN) clinical research internship program
Applications are now open for the 2024 Canadian Consortium of Clinical Trial Training (CANTRAIN) clinical research internship program. Michael Smith Health Research BC is a proud partner of CANTRAIN. The internship program integrates online training with experiential, engaged learning opportunities and expert mentorship.
Applications are open on a rolling basis until March 2025.
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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.
University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering Internship
University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering is offering four-, eight-, 12- or 16-month internships for Schulich’s biomedical engineering students who are equipped with specialized skills and industry knowledge. Apply now for free job postings, recruitment assistance, performance evaluation follow-ups, and more.
Learn more or email ecc@ucalgary.ca.
BioTalent Canada’s Career Starter program
Applications open for BioTalent Canada’s Career Starter program to benefit employers while helping youth transition into the job market. Employers participating can receive 60% of a youth’s salary, up to $20,000 in employer support.
Learn more or contact askme@biotalent.ca.
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SCWIST Volunteer Programs
The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology has open opportunities to volunteer for their youth programs. Inspire the next generation of
STEM enthusiasts through mentorship, workshops, virtual panels, and more.
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) Summer Program Advancing Research Knowledge and Skills (SPARKS)
The Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) Summer Program Advancing Research Knowledge and Skills (SPARKS) offers undergraduate and medical students the opportunity to explore health research and gain hands-on experience with a VCHRI principal investigator. Apply by March 28, 2025.
McMaster’s University Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology Program
Apply to McMaster’s University Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology program. This online, part-time, course-based program covers essential topics in clinical epidemiology. The deadline is March 30, 2025.
BIO’s Academic Campus
Applications are open for BIO’s Academic Campus, a program for higher education institutions and research centers offering the Premier Access registration package, which includes discounted rates. Leverage the BIO Partnering™ system to request and schedule meetings with potential partners and gain visibility.
CASTL’s 2025 Course Catalogue
Apply to CASTL’s 2025 Course Catalogue, which offers a range of biomanufacturing training options. The course offers in-person or online lectures and hands-on workshops in various locations to tailor you and your team’s needs.
CASTL’s Elevate Program
Join CASTL’s Elevate Program, a 6-week national training initiative aimed at advancing Canada’s biomanufacturing sector through comprehensive training. Apply to be part of the next cohort.
Micro-certificate in Innovation Leadership: Medical & Bio-Innovations
The Unmet Needs in Healthcare – Strategy and Solutions course (January 7, 2025 – March 8, 2025), part of UBC’s Micro-certificate in Innovation Leadership, empowers professionals to identify and address critical gaps in patient care. For a limited time, the SBME is offering 50% tuition bursaries for eligible learners.
Email danielle.walker@ubc.ca for more information.
The University of British Columbia’s School of Biomedical Engineering is proud to announce the launch of a new educational offering, the Micro-certificate in Innovation Leadership: Medical & Bio-Innovations. This program is designed to empower professionals in the life sciences and biotech sectors with the strategic skills needed to lead innovation and bring groundbreaking healthcare solutions to market.
StrongerBC Future Skills Grant
Registration is open for the next intake of the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant. The grant covers up to $3500 in eligible short-term skills training at a post-secondary institution. This offers an important opportunity to boost your professional skills and secure higher-paying roles.
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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.
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.
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumni Agent of Change Award
Applications for 2025 UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumni Agent of Change Award are now open. These awards recognize the dedication, innovation and impact of graduates in the fields of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. The deadline is March 28, 2025.
BIOTECanada’s 2025 Gold Leaf Awards
Submit your nomination for BIOTECanada’s 2025 Gold Leaf Awards to recognize individuals and companies driving innovation, leadership, and impact across Canada’s biotech industry. Winners will be celebrated at BIO International in Boston this June. The submission deadline is March 31, 2025.
Stem Cell Network International Travel Awards
Applications for Stem Cell Network’s international travel awards are open. Applications are currently being accepted for conference travel occurring between January 1, 2025 and March 31, 2025.
2025 Bloom Burton Award
Submit a nomination for the 2025 Bloom Burton Award, an award recognizing a leader who made the greatest impact on Canada’s innovative healthcare industry in the last year.
Learn more or submit by March 31, 2025 to kli@bloomburton.com
2024-2025 I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employer™ Recognition Program
BioTalent Canada is now accepting applications for its 2024-2025 I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employer™ Recognition Program. This program celebrates Canadian organizations in the bio-economy who display significant inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility leadership.
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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.