The Kids Cancer Care–Charbonneau Childhood Cancer Research Award 2026 supports Calgary-led research improving survival and well-being for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer. Funded by Kids Cancer Care and administered through the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, the competition offers two awards of up to C$75,000 each.
Projects may address cancer biology, experimental treatments or clinical care, alongside survivorship priorities such as late effects, psychosocial support, nursing, nutrition and exercise.
Eligibility Criteria
- Principal applicants must hold an academic appointment, including adjunct appointments, at the University of Calgary or Cancer Care Alberta / Alberta Health Services.
- Applicants must belong to the Charbonneau Institute or apply for membership with their submission.
- Projects must be led by an investigator based in Calgary.
- Teams may include collaborators from outside Calgary.
- New and junior investigators are encouraged to apply.
- Each investigator may lead one proposal and participate in additional applications.
- Research must address childhood, adolescent or young adult cancer.
- Proposed funding must support novel work without duplicating existing grant support.
Funding Details
- Maximum award: C$75,000.
- Number of awards: Two.
- Total competition funding: C$150,000.
- Duration: Up to 24 months.
- A one-time, 12-month no-cost extension may be requested.
Deadline
- Application deadline: December 15, 2026, at 4 p.m.
- Anticipated funding decision: March 2027.
- Submission: Email the completed application to charbonneau@ucalgary.ca.
- The guidelines do not explicitly specify the deadline’s time zone.