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.


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Supporting Trainees

Crohn's and Colitis Canada is a proud partner of a new comprehensive training initiative called TRIANGLE: TRaIning A New generation of researchers in Gastroenterology and LivEr. Learn more about TRIANGLE

Grants-in-aid of research

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is delighted to announce the launch of its 2024 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.

Important Dates: Deadline has been extended to Friday, October 6, 2023 5:00 pm (ET)

  • Notice of Intent to Apply due: Tuesday, August 1, 2023, 5:00 pm (ET)
  • Full Application due: Friday, October 6, 2023, 5:00 pm (ET) (Deadline has been extended to Friday, October 6, 2023 from Monday, October 2, 2023) 

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.
 

Innovations in IBD research

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 

Deadline has been extended to Friday, October 6, 2023 5:00 pm (ET)
  • Full Application due Friday, October 6, 2023, 5:00 pm (ET) (Deadline has been extended to Friday, October 6, 2023 from Monday, October 2, 2023) 

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 .

Research Awards 

As the largest non-governmental funder of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research in Canada, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada proudly celebrates and recognizes Canadian IBD researchers for their exceptional contributions to the field of IBD research through four awards. 

The notable awards include:
  • Research Leadership Award
  • Rising Star Award
  • Women in IBD: Outstanding Researcher Award
  • Women in IBD: Emerging Researcher Award
The deadline for all nominations is August 15 by 5:00 pm ET. Learn more and submit a nomination

Contact information 

For technical support with your online application, contact proposalCENTRAL:

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:

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