Terry Fox New Investigator Awards
The Terry Fox New Investigator Awards provide substantial research operating grants to promising new cancer researchers in Canada, aiming to help launch independent academic and clinical research careers. These awards offer up to $525,000 over three years to investigators within the first five years of their first faculty-level appointment.
Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants must be within 5 years of their first faculty-level appointment at a Canadian institution.
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Mentorship by two senior investigators is required, though they need not be affiliated with TFRI-funded programs.
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Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
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Consideration will be given for career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, medical leave, COVID-19-related delays).
Funding Details
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Total: Up to $175,000/year for 3 years
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Covers: Research expenses (staff, supplies, equipment), travel and accommodations for scientific collaborations
Key Deadlines
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Registration of Intent: May 22, 2025 (5:00 p.m. PT)
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Invitation for Full Application: Week of June 23, 2025
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Full Application Due: August 14, 2025 (5:00 p.m. PT)
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Peer Review: October–November 2025
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Funding Notification: December 2025
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Start Date: January 1, 2026
Further Information & Application
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2026 Terry Fox New Investigator Awards – Request for Applications
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Submit through TerryFoxTrack, TFRI’s new grant system
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For help: Vivian Lee, Program Manager – [email protected]
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