An important priority of POGO Research continues to be expansion of research capacity in the identified areas of interest. Consistent with the original mandate of POGO Research, training opportunities build a community of childhood cancer researchers and provide a context to share and enhance tools and methodologies developed to investigate the identified aspects of childhood cancer. The educational activities also provide an expert human resource, responsive to investigators seeking advice, consultation, and expertise in the design and development of research projects.
POGO Research supports multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, intramural, and extramural research via a number of funding opportunities for trainees and research grants.
POGO Research Grant – Fall 2025
POGO is offering a POGO Research Grant to support research that aligns with the 2024-2029 Childhood Cancer Care Plan. The goal of the funding is to conduct research relevant to patients, families, and survivors throughout Ontario, and expand research capacity and quality improvement in the province.
Two categories of projects will be considered separately: Bridging Funds and New Projects.
The maximum amount available per grant is $75,000.
POGO Research Trainee Grant
The POGO Trainee Funding Grant provides up to $5,000 per trainee to support individuals in programs affiliated with childhood cancer as they complete research projects that contribute to the goals of Ontario’s 2024-2029 Childhood Cancer Care Plan.
Recognizing that training periods are often short, applications will be accepted four times per year, with deadlines on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 with 1 – 2 grants awarded at each cycle.
This grant is open to trainees conducting research in the field of childhood cancer in Ontario.
POGO Research Grants Recipients
Dr. Mariana Silva POGO Research Award
This funding opportunity dedicated to the memory of Dr. Mariana Silva, was made possible by a generous donation by her family, with additional contributions from POGO.* An energetic contributor to the work of POGO, Dr. Silva was known for her dedication to her patients and to the development of a childhood cancer care system that provided equitable access to high quality care to all who needed it.
The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $200,000 over two years ($100,000 annually).
*additional funds are from POGO donations and do not include Ministry of Health funding
Research Fellowship Program
Unfortunately, POGO’s research fellowship will not be offered for this grant cycle.
POGO remains committed to fostering research and education in childhood cancer through other initiatives, including POGO Research Grants.