Entries open for Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Grant – 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.

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 (2) grants of $25,000 CAD each will be awarded.
• Funding will be provided to support the direct costs of a defined research program, including supplies, expenses, wages and equipment associated with the proposed work.
• While wages may form part of the expenses, this grant is not intended as a fellowship. Indirect costs are not eligible expenses.

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”.
  • New researchers/investigators involved in pilot, basic science, proof of concept projects is strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information, visit Lung Cancer Canada.