This call for funding is now closed.
Prebiotic Strategies
This funding opportunity will provide research grants of up to $150,000 over a maximum of 24 months to support high-impact projects that seek to develop novel microbiome-based therapies.
Please refer to the Program Details and Request for Applications (RFA) for more information and details on how to apply.
Objective
To provide funding to Canadian scientists performing high-risk, high-reward translational research that leverages the microbiome towards improving human health.
Funding Parameters
- Total available funding: $1.5 million (approx. 10 projects)
- Project size: $150,000
- Duration: Up to 24 months
Eligible Projects
- Establish an innovative line of translational research and provide evidence in support of new health applications that leverage the microbiome (i.e. interventions or preventative health)
- Catalyze longer term bench-to-bedside initiatives that seek to move therapies from discovery through to clinical application
- Focus on eligible research surrounding prebiotic strategies.
- Full definitions can be found in the Program Details document.
Application materials
How to Apply
1. Confirm intent to apply by emailing geordie.stewart@westonfoundation.ca
2. Submit a completed Letter of Intent (see template above)
Important Dates
Information webinars: January 29th and 30th, 2019 @ 1:00pm EST
LOI deadline: February 11th, 2019 @ 2:00pm EDT
Proposal deadline: April 11th, 2019 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Anticipated Award Notice: May, 2019