Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
https://www.liver.ca/professionals/researchers/
Sponsor/Award: CANADIAN LIVER FOUNDATION - OPERATING GRANTS - 2018 SPRING COMPETITION

Grant Amount: UP TO $60K/YEAR FOR 2 YEARS
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Mar 24, 2018
Sponsor's: Mar 31, 2018

Subject Areas: Liver
Description:

The mandate of the Canadian Liver Foundation is to provide support for research and education into the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the liver. Operating Grants are for the support of research projects directed towards a defined objective, conducted by an investigator working alone or in collaboration with others. These grants may be used to purchase materials, supplies and items of equipment costing less than $5,000, to buy and maintain animals, and to support travel costs (to a limit of $1,000).

Two operating grants may be awarded to researchers in Canada whose research projects are related to hepatobiliary research. One operating grant may be awarded to a researcher in Ontario whose research project is related to liver cancer. One operating grant may be awarded to a researcher in Ontario whose research project is related to pediatric liver disease. Please see sponsor website for full details.

Application Details:

Investigators with primary research interest in liver disease who hold an academic appointment in a Canadian University or affiliated institution are eligible to apply. Clinical investigators and basic scientists will be considered. Canadian citizens, landed immigrants and permanent residents will receive first consideration.

A single PDF file of your entire grant application including all attachments should be sent by e-mail to Billie Potkonjak at bpotkonjak@liver.ca by the deadline date. Applications must be received at the CLF National Office no later than March 31, 2018. Late and incomplete applications will not be submitted for review. Applications not conforming to requirements will not be submitted for review.

INDIRECT COSTS ARE NOT SUPPORTED BY THIS PROGRAM.

NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts: Bieber,Trevor
Kilianski,Louise
Hancock,Jennifer Anne

Sponsor Contacts:

BPOTKONJAK@LIVER.CA
3100 Steeles Ave. East
Suite 801
Markham, Ontario, Canada
416 491-3353