Training and Research Grants
An important priority of the PRU continues to be expansion of research capacity in the identified areas of interest. Consistent with the original mandate of the PRU, 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.The PRU supports multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, intramural, and extramural research via a number of funding opportunities for trainees and research grants.
Research Fellowship Program
PhD/Post Doctoral Fellowships (1 or 2 Fellowships of 1 or 2 years duration)These Fellowships are awarded to applicants working toward a graduate degree or pursing post doctoral experience, with a background in any of the relevant disciplines. While applicants may have training and/or experience in areas not directly related to POGO activities, they will be required to demonstrate relevance to pediatric oncology.
This award includes:
- $45,000 salary
- Ability to apply for $5,000 (one-time) in project-specific operating support.
Clinician Scholar Award (1 Fellowship of 1 or 2 years duration)
This award is open to licensed clinicians and health practitioners of any discipline working in the field of pediatric oncology. Applicants may have limited research experience although they have a strong interest in research.
The award includes:
- $55,000 salary
- Ability to apply for $5,000 (one-time) in project-specific operating support.
For more information about past Fellowship recipients please click HERE
Seed Funding Grant
POGO offers annual Seed Funding Grants of up to $15,000 to facilitate or support feasibility studies, the development of preliminary data to enable applications to other granting agencies, or self-contained studies.For more information about the 2008/2009 Seed Funding Grant recipients, please click HERE.
PRU Open Operating Grant
The PRU’s Open Operating Grant is available on an ad hoc basis and is intended to fund Ontario-based projects that involve at least three POGO tertiary centres. These projects are often time sensitive and may fall outside of the priorities of typical funding sources.This grant provides:
- Funding for a maximum of two years, subject to a satisfactory progress report at the end of the first year
- An annual maximum award of $50,000.
Please click HERE to download the application form.
