The Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grants (PPG) support Canada’s top multidisciplinary cancer research teams pursuing transformative, high-impact projects in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This long-standing program funds collaborative, innovative, and high-risk/high-reward research designed to advance understanding of cancer biology and accelerate breakthroughs that improve patient outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Open to Canadian research teams consisting of at least three independent investigators.
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Teams must pursue a unified cancer research theme that integrates basic, translational, and/or clinical research.
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Projects may include one or more shared core technology platforms to support program goals.
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Applications must demonstrate a strong collaborative structure, scientific excellence, and relevance to cancer prevention, detection, or treatment.
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Both new and renewal program project applications are eligible:
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New applications: New thematic area of cancer research.
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Renewing applications: Continuation of an existing thematic area with at least three continuing investigators.
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Funding Details:
- New Applications:
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Duration: 3–5 years (starting July 1, 2026).
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Maximum total budget: up to CAD 3,000,000.
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- Renewing Applications:
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Duration: 5–7 years (starting July 1, 2026).
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Maximum total budget: up to CAD 9,000,000.
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- Funding supports:
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Individual research projects and shared technology cores.
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Innovative, multidisciplinary collaboration and training environments.
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Projects emphasizing high-risk/high-reward strategies and transformative impact.
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Deadline:
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Full Application Due: November 17, 2025 (5:00 p.m. PT).
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Site Visits: March–April 2026.
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Funding Start: July 1, 2026.
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