Title:
Project Grant - Priority Announcement - Breast Cancer Survivorship
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Description:
The CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (CIHR-ICR) has a mandate to support research that reduces the burden of cancer on individuals and families through prevention strategies, screening, diagnosis, effective treatments, psycho-social support systems, and palliation.
Research Areas:
This Priority Announcement will fund research in the following priority areas:
• Prevention and/or Early Detection of Breast Cancer
o Research focused on primary and/or secondary prevention of breast cancer.
o Research related to tertiary cancer prevention, minimal residual disease, or cancer recurrence will not be funded.
• Breast Cancer Survivorship
o Research focused on:
¿ Late and long-term effects of treatments for breast cancer;
¿ Breast cancer survivors’ experiences and outcomes; and/or
¿ Models of survivorship care in breast cancer.
o Research related to end-of-life care will not be funded.
Organization:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Expected Results:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.
Location:
Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8N 3Z5
Reference Number:
236-2025-2026-Q4-00266
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Donovan, Elysia
Research Organization:
McMaster University
Program:
Research in Priority Areas
Program Purpose:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.