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Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions will be working collaboratively with the Alberta Cancer Foundation to provide joint funding to support current commitments for career research activities.

The Alberta Cancer Grants Program provides opportunities for high-quality researchers who are actively involved in research that is directly related to the problem of cancer. Funds available in these competitions are to support either single or multiple investigators in one of the award categories below:

February 9, 2011

To all applicants of: Alberta Cancer Research Operating Grants; Alberta High Risk for High Returns Grants; Alberta Bridge Pilot and Limited Term Project Grants

Due to the high volume of applications received for these three competitions (Operating Grants: 69; High Risk: 22; Bridge/Pilot Grants: 38--more than twice as many as last year) we are seeking additional members for our peer review committees and have had to push the review process back from its original February dates to mid-April 2011.

We are expecting to make decisions based on the review committees' recommendations prior to the end of April. Pending available resources from the Alberta Cancer Prevention Legacy Fund, which is under the authority of Alberta Health, successful grants will be backdated to April 1, 2011.

We will keep you updated on the grant review process. Please email if you have any questions.

Alberta Cancer Research Operating Grants

The Alberta Cancer Research Operating Grants support Alberta researchers with an academic appointment with an Alberta post-secondary institution who are actively involved in research that is directly related to the problem of cancer. The average funding level is $150,000 per year for up to three years. The deadline to submit a letter of intent is November 1, 2010 and full applications are due December 1, 2010.

Alberta Cancer High Risk for High Returns Grants

The Alberta Cancer High Risk for High Returns Grants support Alberta researchers with an academic appointment with an Alberta post-secondary institution who are actively involved in high risk for high return projects that suggest dramatically new approaches to understanding and treating cancer. The average funding level is $150,000 per year for up to two years. The deadline to submit a letter of intent is November 1, 2010 and full applications are due December 1, 2010.

Alberta Cancer Bridge, Pilot and Limited Term Project Grants

The Alberta Cancer Bridge, Pilot and Limited Term Project Grants support Alberta researchers with an academic appointment with an Alberta post-secondary institution. This program is intended to support and facilitate new cancer research. The total value of the grant will not exceed $50,000. The deadline to submit a full application is January 15, 2011.

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For further information on the Alberta Cancer Grants Program please see the following:

• Alberta Cancer Grant General Guidelines
• Alberta Cancer Grant Application Guide
• Alberta Cancer Grant Progress/Final Report