Apply for Funding
Every year, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada launches grant competitions for two funding programs, Grants-in-Aid of Research and Innovations in IBD Research. Here you will learn more about each grant program, and how to submit an application. We also support trainees through the triangle funding program.
Crohn's and Colitis Canada is a proud partner of a new comprehensive training initiative called TRaIning A New generation of researchers in Gastroenterology and LivEr. For more information on TRIANGLE, please click here.
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is delighted to announce the launch of its 2023 Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIA) Competition. The GIA program supports research projects directly related to IBD that are aligned with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s Promise and strategic directions. Funding is limited to a maximum of $125,000 per year, for up to three years, contingent upon available funds.
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted through a two-stage application process. Applicants who submit a Letter of Intent are invited to submit a Full Application by the deadline specified.
- Notices of Intent to Apply are due by 5 pm (EST) on Thursday, September 15, 2022
- Full applications are due by 5 pm (EST) on Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Applying for a Grants-in-Aid of Research grant
Applicants must complete the online applications available via the proposalCENTRAL website. Applications are not accepted via email or mail.
Review Application Instructions for details on how to submit an application.
Grant Guidelines
Please review the grant guidelines carefully for details on grant eligibility and selection procedures.
Crohn's and Colitis Canada focuses on the impact of research for the IBD community. It is vital that grant proposals include a lay summary that be easily understood and is free from medical and/or research jargon. Please review our guide for writing lay summaries.
Crohn's and Colitis Canada invites applications for an Innovations Grant, to fund novel or innovative approaches to IBD research. This grant is intended to stimulate and support research which may not be encompassed within the boundaries of traditional medical research. Research proposals must conform to sound principles of research and may aim to collect pilot data for follow-on application(s). Our organization seeks mission relevance and excellence as well as innovation.
Grants to a maximum of $50,000 for one year may be awarded.
Deadline
- Full applications are due by 5 pm (EST) on Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Submitting your Innovations in IBD application
Applicants must complete the online application available via the proposalCENTRAL website. Applications are not accepted via email or mail.
Review Application Instructions for details on how to submit an application.
Grant Guidelines
Please see the Grant Guidelines for details on grant eligibility and selection procedures.
Crohn's and Colitis Canada focuses on the impact of research for the IBD community. It is vital that grant proposals include a lay summary that be easily understood and is free from medical and/or research jargon. Please review our guide for writing lay summaries .
Contact information
For technical support with your online application, contact proposalCENTRAL:
pcsupport@altum.com
1-800-875-2562 (Toll-free)
Weekdays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
For program information or application content requirements, contact Crohn’s and Colitis Canada:
Research Grants Coordinator
Telephone: (416) 920-5035 ext. 251
Email: research@crohnsandcolitis.ca