Prostate Cancer Canada

Pilot Grant Program

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2012 Pilot Grant Request for Applications

1. Program Objective

This Request for Applications (RFA) is intended to support biological and clinical research projects that are Prostate Cancer specific/exclusive in nature.

2. Mechanisms of Support

NEW: This year the value of the Pilot Grant has been increased to a maximum value of $150,000 over 2.5 years

3. Program Eligibility

In order to apply for this award, applicants must:

Hold a faculty position with a Canadian university, teaching hospital or cancer care institution

NEW: This year PCC will be reviewing Established Investigators (those with more than 8 years of research experience within a faculty position) separately from New Investigators (those with up to 8 years of experience within a faculty position)

4. Applications

To apply, applicants must fill out an online application form which will be found on the Prostate Cancer Canada website, www.prostatecancer.ca on January 3, 2012.

5. Important Dates

Competition Opens	January 3, 2012
Applications Deadline	March 30, 2012 at 5p.m. EST
Notice of Decision	June 29, 2012
Funding Start Date	July 3, 2012

6. Contact

Joanne Reynolds
joanne.reynolds@prostatecancer.ca
Prostate Cancer Canada
2 Lombard Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1M1
416-441-2131 Ext. 226
1-888-255-0333
www.prostatecancer.ca