CFAs: Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Grant Program (Canada)

The goal of the GOMRG program is to provide a mechanism for scientists to study innovations and accelerate the application of new knowledge relating to the early detection of lung cancer and the etiology of lung cancer in different demographics and populations.

Applications are encouraged from, but not limited to, the areas of biomedical, clinical, health services, social, and population health research.

Goal

• The overall goal of the GOMRG is to reduce the burden of lung cancer and optimize patient care. It is not intended to support awareness programs and is not intended to solely support research infrastructure. This is intended as a research grant and the funds may not be completely used to support a fellow.

Objectives

• This grant provides a research opportunity focused in:
  • Research into early detection lung cancer methodologies, including but not limited to screening or blood-based testing. Early detection research among those not meeting current screening criteria would be welcomed.
  • Research into the etiology of lung cancer of different populations and demographics, specifically light ex-smokers or non-smokers.

Funding Information

• Up to two grants of $25,000 CAD each will be awarded.

Eligibility Criteria

• The GOMRG is open to researchers as defined by an individual who is autonomous regarding their research activities, and has an academic or research appointment which:
  • Must commence by the effective date of funding.
  • Allows the individual to pursue the proposed research project, to engage in independent research activities for the entire duration of the funding, to supervise trainees (if applicable, as per their institution’s policy), and to publish the research results.
  • Obligates the individual to conform to institutional regulations concerning the conduct of research, the supervision of trainees, and the employment conditions of staff paid with the funding.
  • Fellows may apply provided they are under the supervision of a primary investigator who meets the requirements of a “researcher” as defined above.
  • New researchers/investigators involved in pilot, basic science, proof of concept projects are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements

• The completed application package requires the following:
  • A Letter of Intent from the applicant
  • A summary of the proposed research (maximum of 2 pages, single-spaced. A maximum of 4 supporting figures or tables may be included separately in an appendix, outside the 2-page limit).
  • An impact statement, which addresses the potential of the project to exert a sustained, powerful, influence on the research field(s) involved and how this work will reduce lung cancer incidence, reduce mortality, or improve patient quality of life. The statement should explicitly describe how the project will promote major advancement in lung cancer research, aiming to accelerate and focus the knowledge gained from scientific findings, in the short- to medium-term, into outcomes such as optimized patient care, improved treatment, or reduced burden.
  • A public, non-scientific summary (up to 500 words).
  • Budget: including justification for supplies, equipment, and personnel associated with the research project. This must include the number of personnel required to complete the work, a description of their experience and/or education level, and their commitment to the project.
  • The names of the investigator(s) and CCVs for the PI and any co-PIs.
  • A statement of support from the applicant’s institution with confirmation that the proposed research is feasible in that institution.

For more information, visit Lung Cancer Canada.