Funding, News and Announcements

The United States Department of Defense is offering several funding opportunities that are open to Canadian researchers.

Autism Research Program

• Clinical Trial Award for research with the potential to have a major impact on the treatment and/or management of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Valued at up to $2.1M USD for four years. Pre-applications due May 3.
• Idea Development Award for innovative, high-impact ideas that advance the understanding of ASD. Valued at up to $550,000 USD for three years. Pre-applications due May 3.
• Clinical Translational Research Award for early-phase, proof-of-principle translational studies. Valued at up to $600,000 USD for three years. Pre-applications due May 3.
• Career Development Award for early career researchers or established researchers transitioning to a new field. Valued at up to $500,000 USD for three years. Pre-applications due May 3.

Full details available here.

Tick-Borne Disease Research Program

• Career Development Award for early career researchers to work with a mentor. Valued at up to $300,000 USD for three years. Pre-proposals due May 26.
• Idea Development Award for research that could lead to improved outcomes for individuals with tick-borne illnesses. Valued at up to $600,000 USD for three years. Pre-proposals due May 26.

Full details available here. 

Deadlines

Internal: Five business days prior to funder deadline. Contact Erin Murphy erin.murphy@dal.ca

Funder: Varies by award. Contact Help@ebrap.org