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Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment

Code : GQ
Organisator : (GQ )
Year : 2022
Duration : 2 years

2019 Competition: Partnership – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

Code : GQ
Organisator : Agriculture et agrolimentaire (GQ )
Year : 2019
Duration : 4 years

THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY IS NOW CLOSED

This partnership with AAFC was launched following the results of the Genome Canada LSARP 2018 Competition: Genomics Solutions for Agriculture, Agri-food, Fisheries and Aquaculture. Only the projects that were selected by Genome Canada but unable to be funded due to lack of funds were able to participate in this competition. In the same vein as the LSARP 2018 competition, AAFC aimed to encourage its scientists to foster collaboration with their academic and industry colleagues. Génome Québec saw it as a great opportunity to help establish new partnerships and allow Quebec researchers to be competitive at national level. In addition, these innovative partnerships allow Quebec to increase the economic development of this strategic sector.

Finally, by partnering with AAFC, Génome Québec promotes the entry of federal money into the province and diversifies its collaborations with other sources of funding. 

Genomics Integration Program - Human Health

Code : GQ
Organisator : Santé humaine (GQ )
Year : 2022

Genomics Integration Program – Human Health

Genomics Integration Program: In order to increase the value of genomic discoveries, Génome Québec is offering grants ranging between $50,000 and $200,000 to fund collaborations between academic researchers and partners capable of implementing/commercializing the results of their research. The funds are to be used to establish a proof of concept required to obtain subsequent funding. Projects must be related to Human Health and include at least one aspect derived from “omic” technologies (genomic, epigenomic, metabolomic, metagenomic, nutrigenomic, pharmacogenomic, proteomic, transcriptomic, etc.), for example: biomarker or target validation, pre-clinical studies for rare disease treatments, therapy response prediction tools, etc.

Regional Priorities Partnership Program (RP3)

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2020
Duration : 2 years

COVID-19 Regional Genomics Initiative

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2020
Duration : 2 years

COVID-19 – CALL FOR GENOMIC SOLUTIONS

Code : GQ
Organisator : Génome Québec (GQ )
Year : 2020

THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY IS NOW CLOSED.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Québec life science community is acting fast. In collaboration with the ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation, the ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux and the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Génome Québec is launching a call for research or innovation projects to help us meet the challenge we currently face.

Omics Data Against Cancer (ODAC) Competition

Code : GQ
Organisator : Génome Québec (GQ )
Year : 2020
Duration : 2 years

THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY IS NOW CLOSED.

Génome Québec, Oncopole and IVADO have joined forces to launch the Omics Data Against Cancer Competition (ODAC), with the goal to promote multidisciplinary research in artificial intelligence, omics and cancer research through support of the development of artificial intelligence applications and methodologies that can leverage cancer research datasets.

2020 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition: Genomic Solutions for Natural Resources and the Environment

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2020
Duration : 4 years

Génome Québec is pleased to announce a new competition for large scale applied research projects from Genome Canada, in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada. This initiative aims to support and enhance research projects using genomics approaches to address challenges and opportunities related to the Canada’s natural resources and environmental sectors, including interaction between these topics.

The total funding envelope for this competition is $25 million from Genome Canada and approximately $1.5 million from Natural Resources Canada. The contribution of GC for each approved project will range from $1 million to $3 million. A minimum of 50% of the remaining project funding will have to be provided by other sources of funding and equivalent to the funding provided by Genome Canada.

Strategic sessions final reports - 2020 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition: Genomic Solutions for Natural Resources and the Environment

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2020

Within the upcoming 2020 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition: Genomic Solutions for Natural Resources and the Environment to be launched in January, the Canadian Genome Centres have organized strategic sessions via webinar.

Request for applications - Genomics projects in Human Health

Code : GQ
Organisator : Santé (GQ )
Year : 2019

Génome Québec launches the Genomics projects in human health competition as part of the Rendez-vous Génome Québec 2019.

Genomics in Society Interdisciplinary Research Teams Program

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2019
Duration : 4 years

Genome Canada launched a new Genomics in Society Interdisciplinary Research Teams Program. 

Launch of the LeadAction-Onco Competition

Code : IRICoR
Organisator : Santé (IRICoR )
Year : 2018

Joint call for projects: IRICoR and Oncopole

Description of the competition and its promoters 

IRICoR and the Oncopole, in partnership with the FRQS, are launching the new LeadAction-Onco Competition. This joint call for projects is an opportunity for researchers from Quebec and the rest of Canada to accelerate the transformation of their projects in oncology and immuno-oncology into novel therapies for the benefit of patients. 

Launch of the Onco-Tech Competition

Code : Oncopole
Organisator : Technologies (Oncopole )
Year : 2018

Description of the competition and its promoters 

The Oncopole, the MEDTEQ Consortium, the TransMedTech Institute and the Cancer Research Society, in partnership with the FRQS, join forces to launch this competition to support innovative projects for medical technologies in oncology with high potential for commercialization. 

Grant Opportunity: Stand Up To Cancer Canada Metastatic Breast Cancer Dream Team

Code : SU2C
Organisator : SU2C (SU2C )
Year : 2018

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is now accepting submissions for a Stand Up To Cancer Canada Metastatic Breast Cancer Dream Team, which will offer up to 6 Million CAD in research funding over 4 years for innovative projects focusing on Metastatic Breast Cancer.

Call for Ideas: Stand Up To Cancer Canada Metastatic Breast Cancer Dream Team

Letter of Intent Submission Deadline: August 10, 2018 at 12 p.m. (Noon) Eastern Time

Learn More: http://www.aacrcanada.ca/Pages/Funding-Opportunities.aspx

Apply Now: https://proposalcentral.altum.com/default.asp

For more information : su2ccanada@aacrcanada.ca.

2018 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition: Genomics Solutions for Agriculture, Agri-food, Fisheries and Aquaculture

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2018
Duration : 4 years

On June 15, 2018, Genome Canada, in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, launched a new funding competition seeking proposals for large-scale research projects that will propose genomic solutions in agriculture, agri-food, fisheries and aquaculture.

In keeping with Genome Canada's mandate to invest in large-scale projects, project budgets can range from $2 to $8 million and can be up to four years in duration. Genome Canada will fund a maximum of $4 million per project. The rest of a project’s funding will have to come from other sources. The total funding envelope for this competition is $30 million from Genome Canada and $16 million from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

In order to better prepare the projects for this competition, Génome Québec will offer support throughout the process to all applicants, including on the strategic and administrative orientation of an application. Génome Québec will organize "friendly" peer reviews of pre-applications prior to submission to Genome Canada. All applicants will receive feedback on their applications in order to render them more competitive.

Precision Health Initiative – Rare Diseases: Clinical Implementation Projects

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2018

Genome Canada has launched a national initiative for the clinical implementation of precision health, focusing on a rare diseases pilot program as a foundational step

New funding opportunity for research on the Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay

Code :
Organisator : Santé humaine (ARSACS )
Year : 2018

The Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay Foundation offers annual research fellowships to find a treatment for this rare disease. 

2017 Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (B/CB) Competition

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2017
Duration : 3 years

Genome Canada is seeking proposals for research projects to be funded for the creation of next generation bioinformatics and computational biology (B/CB) tools and methodologies. The lack of efficient B/CB tools and methodologies available to analyze these data sets and maximize the impact of the research is a major bottleneck faced by the genomics research community.

The main objectives of this Request for Applications (RFA) are to :

1. Support the development of next generation bioinformatics and computational biology tools and methodologies that will be required to deal with the large amounts of data produced by modern genomics technologies, analyze and integrate complex data sets and to better understand the associated biology.
2. Provide broad and timely access of these new bioinformatics and computational biology tools to the research community.

Stand Up To Cancer - New Funding Opportunity

Code :
Organisator : SU2C (SU2C )
Year : 2017

Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) has issued an OPEN Call for Ideas for a new $10 million (US) Dream Team. This Call is "open" in that it is not restricted to any specific cancer or approach to cancer research. The Call is also Open in that there is no restriction based on geography – Canadian researchers are welcome to collaborate to form or be part of a team responding. 

To read the press release and for all the details on how to submit your proposal, click here.

2017 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition Genomics and Precision Health

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2017

Genome Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), is seeking proposals for large-scale research projects that will demonstrate how genomics-based research can contribute to a more evidence-based approach to health and, thereby, improve health outcomes, and/or enhance the cost effectiveness of the healthcare system.

 
Applicants must demonstrate how their proposal holds potential for attaining concrete deliverables by the end of the funding period that will be positioned for translation into valuable clinical tools or improved healthcare policies and practices.

BioCanRx Funding Opportunity

Code :
Organisator : BioCanRx (BioCanRx )
Year : 2016

BioCanRx has set the next intake date for funding applications in its rolling, open call process. BioCanRx builds on past and ongoing investments in the area of cancer biotherapeutics that have a clear path to, or are ready for, clinical trials. They are strengthening Canada's ability to translate the unfolding promise of immune-based cancer therapies into benefits for patients.
 
BioCanRx is ready to hear about your project at anytime, but have set intake dates to work with the meeting dates of our Research Management Committee (RMC). 

Important Date:
The next intake deadline is November 9, 2016, by 11:59 p.m. EDT

Genomics Technology Platforms: Operations Support and Technology Development Funds

Code : GC
Organisator : Genome Canada (GC )
Year : 2016

Genome Canada announces the launch of a new competition aimed at funding of genomics technology platforms in Canada.

This funding opportunity has two main objectives:

• Select the technology platforms best able to provide Canadian researchers access to leading edge genomics technologies and methods
• Enable the selected platforms to develop new technologies and/or improve existing technologies that will improve services provided by the platform and will ensure that they remain at the forefront in providing access to leading-edge genomics technologies and methods

The application process will include a mandatory registration followed by a full application. 

In order to better prepare the projects for this competition, Génome Québec will proceed with and external evaluation (non-selective) of full applications before their submissions to Genome Canada. All applicants will receive comments on their applications, including gaps and areas for improvement.

Can-SHARE New Initiatives Program - Call for proposals

Code :
Organisator : Can-SHARE (Can-SHARE )
Year : 2016

The goal of the Can-SHARE “New Initiatives” program is to improve human health by promoting new ideas and solutions for responsible data sharing in genomics.  Funding is available for projects aligned with Can-SHARE’s objectives, including projects that:

• Improve human health via effective and responsible sharing of medical genomics data;
• Develop guidelines or frameworks for sharing clinical and/or genomic data;
• Establish standards or protocols for secure international transmission, storage, and analysis of genomic data;
• Develop international policy and harmonization guidelines that assure the privacy and confidentiality of clinical or clinical genomic data.

GE3LS Network in genomics and personalized health

Code : GC
Organisator : GEL3S (GC )
Year : 2016
Duration : 3 years

2015 Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Competition

Code : GC
Organisator : Genome Canada (GC )
Year : 2015
Duration : 2 years

Genome Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), is seeking proposals for research projects to address any aspect of bioinformatics and computational biology (B/CB) as it relates to genomics. Proposals with applications across all of Genome Canada’s sectors are welcome, i.e., agriculture, energy, environment, aquaculture/fisheries, forestry, human health and mining.


The major objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

1. Support the development of next generation Bioinformatics and Computational Biology tools and methodologies that will be required by the research community to deal with the influx of large amounts of data produced by modern genomics technologies

2. Provide broad and timely access of these new Bioinformatics and Computational Biology tools to the research community

CHMS Biobank: Call for proposals

Code :
Organisator : ECMS (ECMS )
Year : 2015

From November 1 to December 31, 2015, Statistics Canada is inviting researchers to apply for access to blood, urine and DNA samples from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) Biobank for use in health studies. 

Genome Canada competition - Natural Resources and the Environment: Sector Challenges - Genomic Solutions

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2015
Duration : 4 years

On June 4, 2015, Genome Canada launched a new funding program that solicits proposals on 'Natural resources and the environment: Sector Challenges –Genomic solutions’.

The application process will require a mandatory registration and will comprise a pre-application followed by a complete application. After receipt and evaluation of the pre-applications, Genome Canada, will invite applicants to submit a full application.

To better prepare for this program, Génome Québec will also proceed to a friendly (not selective) external evaluation of pre-applications before submitting them to Genome Canada. All candidates will receive feedback, including on gaps and areas for improvement. 

Genome Canada competition : Disruptive Innovation in Genomics

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2015

On June 11, 2015, Genome Canada launched the 2015 Disruptive Innovation in Genomics (DIG) Competition.

This funding opportunity is aimed at supporting projects focused on the development of disruptive innovation in the field of genomics, which for the purpose of this competition is defined as a new genomics-based technology or the application of an existing technology from another field, applied to the field of genomics, that is truly transformative in that it has the potential to either displace an existing technology, disrupt an existing market or create a new market. A disruptive innovation offers the capability to do things not previously possible and is not an incremental improvement of an existing technology.

Genomics Innovation Network (GIN)

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2014
Duration : 2 years

On May 29^th, 2014, Genome Canada has launched a new competition to support the establishment of a network called Genomics Innovation Network (GIN) with the goal to facilitate an environment that allows innovation centres across Canada to collaborate and harness their collective power for the advancement of genomics research in Canada. Individual innovation centres that are successful in receiving Core Operating Support funds through this competition will become founding members (Nodes) of the GIN.

The mission of the GIN will be to create a mechanism for the Nodes across Canada to work together collaboratively, which will also aid in providing the highest quality genomic technologies and advice to the research community. Each Node will provide researchers access to high throughput genomic technologies such as DNA sequencing, RNA expression, protein identification and quantitation, and metabolomics, as well as new method and protocol development, data analysis and bioinformatics. Each Node will also assist researchers in the development of research proposals by providing advice on appropriate technologies, study design, data analysis and bioinformatics that improve the quality of the research.

Genome Canada competition - Genomics and feeding the future

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2014
Duration : 4 years

On June 16, 2014, Genome Canada launched a new funding program on Genomics and feeding the future. The application process will require a registration and will comprise a pre-application followed by a complete application. After receipt and evaluation of the pre-applications, Genome Canada will invite applicants to submit a full application.

To better prepare for this program, Génome Québec will also proceed to an external evaluation of pre-applications before submitting them to Genome Canada. All candidates will receive feedback, including on gaps and areas for improvement. 

CQDM - EXPLORE Program - Call for proposals

Code :
Organisator : CQDM (CQDM )
Year : 2013

The main goal of the CQDM Explore program is to support new unconventional and highly innovative research projects that could strongly impact the drug discovery process.

Advancing Big Data Science in Genomics Research.

Code : GC
Organisator : (GC )
Year : 2013

Genome Canada, along with its partners, is pleased to announce the Discovery Frontiers: Advancing Big Data Science in Genomics Research funding opportunity. Discovery Frontiers (DF) grants—a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) program—support a limited number of large international activities, opportunities or projects that are of high priority in the context of advanced research in Canada.

Application of Genomic Tools to the Detection and Surveillance of Listeria monocytogenes

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2012

The objective of the Application of Genomic Tools to the Detection and Surveillance of Listeria monocytogenes Request for Applications (RFA) is to support research that will demonstrate how genomics-based research/technologies can contribute to a more evidence-based approach to detection and surveillance of Listeria.

The current RFA is being run under the auspices of Genome Canada'a Emerging Issues Program that supports projects that are reactive and responsive to emerging issues of high importance, both nationally and internationally. An emerging issue has been defined as an unanticipated issue, which has newly arisen or suddenly increased in importance, and requires urgent/immediate attention and timely resolution (e.g. SARS, C. difficile).

It is expected that one consortium will be funded to carry out this research. It is anticipated that the consortium will consist of teams of scientists from academia paired with scientists from the CFIA and possibly other Government departments and agencies working in partnership with the Genome Canada-funded Science and Technology Innovation Centres (STICs) or other Canadian sequencing centres.

CQDM Québec-Ontario 2012 / Call for proposals

Code :
Organisator : CQDM (CQDM )
Year : 2012

CQDM is pleased to announce the launch of a new funding program for joint projects between Quebec and Ontario. The main goal of this funding program is to strengthen biomedical research in Quebec and in Ontario by the alignment of scientific and business resources and expertise. Ontario and Quebec are well recognized for the excellence of their research and their capacity to innovate. The collaboration will allow the two provinces to capitalize on their respective strengths and to foster innovation and competitiveness in the life sciences sector.

The deadline for the submission of letters of intent is September 24^th, 2012.

For additional details, please refer to the CQDM Website (www.cqdm.org).

Genome Canada 2012 Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Competition

Code : GC B/CB
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2012

 This request for proposals comprises two categories of projects:

1. Large scale Applied projets (LAPs): 3 years large-scale multidisciplinary teams tackling complex problems with direct applicability to genomics. The maximum request to Genome Canada is $500,000 with 50% of the requested funding that must be obtained from other sources. For project lead by Quebec researchers, Génome Québec will contribute 35% of the total budget.  Please contact Génome Québec for further information about co-funding.

2. Small scale Innovative projects (SIPs): 2 years small-scale, innovative and transformative projects with a maximum from Genome Canada of $250,000 with no co-funding required.

Given the smaller scale of the SIPs, Génome Québec particularly encourages young investigators bringing innovative ideas to apply to this competition.

Please email the registration forms to Génome Québec (signed registration form-PDF format and Appendix I-suggested reviewers-Excel format) at concoursgcbioinfo2012@genomequebec.com

Deadline July 20, 2012, 5:00 p.m.

Registration is mandatory to submit a proposal in this competition.

Genomics and Personalized Health

Code : GC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2012

Through this partnership Genome Canada will implement an important element of its Strategic Plan (2012-2017) and CIHR will launch its Personalized Medicine Signature Initiative. This strategic partnership will build on the complementary mandates of Genome Canada and CIHR and provide an opportunity to maximize the effectiveness of the research communities, infrastructure and resources supported by both organizations.

In the context of this competition Personalized Health can be seen as a more evidence based approach to decision making both with regards to health maintenance and disease interventions. There is a spectrum of activities that span what is referred to as the molecular medicine continuum from health maintenance and disease prevention, through early detection, to treatment of disease and disease prognosis (see Fig. 1). This approach relies upon an increasing knowledge of the underlying risk factors, causes, and mechanisms of disease pathogenesis as well as an understanding of the influence of environment, behaviour and lifestyle on the onset and outcomes of the disease state.

Québec Vert Competition

Code : QCVT
Organisator : Génome Québec (GQ )
Year : 2012
Duration : 2 years

On May 12, 2011, Génome Québec launched the Québec Vert competition. The aim of this competition was to fund pilot projects that will use genomics to solve issues related to ecosystems health. On March 9, 2012, the three winning projects were announced.

Entrepreneurship Education in Genomics (EEG) Program

Code : EEG
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2011
Duration : 3 years

Launched on February 1, 2011 the EEG pilot program aims to provide Canadian genomics researchers with assistance to facilitate the conversion of their discoveries into commercial successes. If the selected projects deliver the expected benefits, they will form the basis of an ongoing national program.

The competition associated with the EEG program called on experts in scientific and technological commercialization to recommend innovative approaches that could help Genome Canada-funded researchers enhance their entrepreneurial skills.
Proposals had to be submitted by a Canadian business school, preferably in partnership with one or more organizations or businesses working in a relevant area.

Genome Canada received nine projects, two of which came from Québec. On July 11, 2011, the winners were contacted with the results. One Québec project was selected.

International collaborations

Code : CI
Organisator : Génome Québec (GQ )
Year : 2011
Duration : 1 year

Large scale applied research project competition (LSARP)

Code : PRAG
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2010
Duration : 3 years

In May 2010, Genome Canada launched the 2010 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition, for large-scale research projects focused on the application of genomics research such that there would be a high potential for benefits for Canada (with an emphasis on economic benefits) to be realized or initiated before the end of the project. The competition included funding for projects targeting the areas of forestry and the environment, designated the Targeted Competition, as well as funding for projects targeting Genome Canada's other strategic sectors (agriculture, fisheries and human health), designated the Multi-Sector Competition.

Results were announced on March 25, 2011.

CIHR Genome Canada pediatric competition

Code : IRSP
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2010
Duration : 2 years

In July 2010, Genome Canada launched the Advancing Technology Innovation through Discovery (ATID) Program. This joint collaborative program was developed by Genome Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to bring together Genome Canada-funded Science and Technology Innovation Centres (STICs) with Canadian researchers to focus on applying the latest genomics technologies to identify the genetic causes of childhood diseases. This funding opportunity will specifically focus on diseases where such identification can be achieved rapidly with the potential for important novel biological, clinical and commercial discoveries. Results were announced on February 22, 2011.

ABC competition

Code : ABC
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2009
Duration : 4 years

In April 2008 Genome Canada launched a competition focused on applied genomics research in two themes 1) bioproducts and 2) crops.

Bioproducts Theme
Research projects sought under this theme had to employ genomic and proteomic approaches to understand and manipulate the underlying biological processes exploited in the production of economically viable and environmentally sustainable bioproducts. The following three areas were targeted: Feedstock Optimization, Microorganisms for Sustainable Processing Technologies, and Value Added-Bioproducts.

Crops Theme
Employing genomic and proteomic approaches, the research proposed was required to foster an improved understanding of systems that govern plant growth, development and performance. Funded projects cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the genetic and physiological factors that contribute to the underlying biological processes of Canadian crops. The following three areas were targeted: Basic Plant Genomics, Application of Plant Genomics, and Agriculture and Food Production Sustainability.

Genomics research in human health - general stream

Code : GSHG
Organisator : Génome Québec (GQ )
Year : 2009
Duration : 3 years

On October 8, 2009, Génome Québec launched competitions designed to support and foster research projects in the area of genomics.

On October 12, 2010, Mr. Clément Gignac, Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade, and Génome Québec President and CEO Mr. Jean-Marc Proulx announced the winning research projects.

Genomics research in human health - translational stream

Code : GSHT
Organisator : Génome Québec (GQ )
Year : 2009
Duration : 3 years

On October 8, 2009, Génome Québec launched competitions designed to support and foster research projects in the area of genomics.

On October 12, 2010, Mr. Clément Gignac, Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade, and Génome Québec President and CEO Mr. Jean-Marc Proulx announced the winning research projects.

PRIVAC competition

Code : PRIV
Organisator : Génome Québec (GQ )
Year : 2009
Duration : 3 years

The PRIVAC program was established by Génome Québec with a contribution from the ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Exportation. The PRIVAC program goal is to finance mixed private-academic genomics research projects.

Pilot projects GQ

Code : PP1
Organisator : Génome Québec (GQ )
Year : 2009
Duration : 2 years

On October 8, 2009, Génome Québec launched competitions designed to support and foster research projects in the area of genomics.

On October 12, 2010, Mr. Clément Gignac, Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade, and Génome Québec President and CEO Mr. Jean-Marc Proulx announced the winning innovative research projects.

Technology development competition (DEVTECH)

Code : DEVT
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2006
Duration : 2 years

Competition III

Code : CMP3
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2004
Duration : 4 years

In July 2004, Genome Canada launched Competition III, in an effort to support world-leading genomics and proteomics research at the highest level of scientific excellence.

Results for Competition III were announced on August 25th, 2005 and $346 million was invested in 33 projects.

Applied Human Health GC

Code : AHH
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2003
Duration : 3 years

In May 2003, Genome Canada launched the Applied Genomics and Proteomics Research in Human Health Competition aimed at funding proposals focusing on the development and application of genomics and proteomics tools to improve the prediction, prevention and treatment of human disease for individuals and populations.

Results for Applied Genomics and Proteomics Research in Human Health Competition were announced on April 13, 2004.

Applied Genomics and Proteomics Research in Human Health

Code :
Organisator : (GC )
Year : 2003
Duration : 2 years

In May 2003, Genome Canada launched the Applied Genomics and Proteomics Research in Human Health Competition aimed at funding proposals focusing on the development and application of genomics and proteomics tools to improve the prediction, prevention and treatment of human disease for individuals and populations.

Results for Applied Genomics and Proteomics Research in Human Health Competition were announced on April 13, 2004 - and $123 million was invested in 14 innovative and exciting research projects.

International Consortium Initiative (ICI)

Code : ICI
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2002
Duration : 2 years

In order to be eligible for an ICI, the following criteria must be met:

• The project must have clear international visibility.
• The project must be led by a Canadian researcher whose major research activities will be in Canada.
• The proposed project must involve an international consortium usually with some form of governance in which the funders will have a proportionate seat on the Board, based on the level of their financial commitment.
• The project should be for a minimum of $50M over three years with other partners committing at least 75% of total costs.

The scale, scope and complexity of ICIs require significant input from Genome Canada, working with the scientists and other key stakeholders, in both the development of the proposal and the on-going governance and oversight.

Projects meeting the above criteria will be accepted at any time and reviewed on a "one off" basis through a joint peer review process developed by the funding partners.

The final decision regarding commitment of Genome Canada funds will be made by the Board of Directors of Genome Canada.

Funding

Funding for ICI proposals can occur in two stages, namely:

1. Support for an initial International Workshop to develop the full proposal (to a maximum of $50,000), and

2. Funding of the full ICI, where the total funding is a minimum of $50M over three years, with Genome Canada contributing a maximum of 25% of total eligible costs.

At this time Genome Canada does not have funds to support additional ICI proposals. Funds are available, however, for a limited number of workshops. The future ability of Genome Canada to fund ICIs is predicated on the raising of additional funds for genomics and proteomics research. As such, applicants are working "in good faith" in anticipation that Genome Canada will be successful in securing new funding.

Application Process

Applicants who are interested in submitting applications for ICI funding must contact Genome Canada and one of the six Genome Centres to initiate the application process. Genome Canada and the Genome Centre(s), involved with a particular ICI will actively communicate with the applicants concerning the application and will keep each other informed with respect to the progress of the application.

Letter of Intent (LOI)

Following the initial contact and expression of interest the applicant(s) must submit a Letter of Intent to Genome Canada. Genome Canada’s Science and Industry Advisory Committee (SIAC) will assist in the review of the LOIs, providing advice to Genome Canada staff on the:

• strategic importance of the proposed area(s) of research,
• potential for impact in Canada,
• potential for sustained leadership, by Canadian scientists in the field, and
• inclusion of experts and other groups working in the area of proposed research.

Those applications that demonstrate the potential to pursue the development of a full ICI proposal will be offered administrative support and funding (to a maximum of $50,000) to hold an international workshop. The goal of the workshop is to bring together international and Canadian stakeholders (researchers and funders) to:

• validate and confirm the potential and capacity for a Canadian-led ICI,
• identify additional participants and funders, and
• initiate the development of a proposal.

Submission of a Full Proposal

Genome Canada staff will work closely with the applicants, and the Genome Centre(s), as they develop their ICI proposals providing advice on programmatic issues, governance and funding. Genome Canada and Genome Centre staff will simultaneously engage in discussions with other potential funders and assist in determining appropriate governance structures, funding models, and in some cases, collaborate with funders in developing a joint peer review process.

The general review criteria for ICI projects are consistent with those established for other Genome Canada competitions. If appropriate, a joint peer-review process with potential funding partners will be undertaken, with the peer review recommendations submitted to each funding agency for consideration. In some cases each participating agency may undertake an independent review and decision regarding its financial commitment to the particular ICI.

Competition I

Code : CMP1
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2001
Duration : 4 years

On April 4, 2001, Genome Canada announced its first investment (Competition I) of $136 million to support 17 large-scale research projects and five science and technology platforms across the country with applications in health, forestry, fisheries, agriculture, the environment as well as the social, legal and ethical aspects of genomics.

Competition II

Code : CMP2
Organisator : Génome Canada (GC )
Year : 2001
Duration : 3 years

On July 19, 2001, Genome Canada announced the beginning of a second national competition (Competition II) aimed at funding several large-scale genomics research projects and their related science and technology platforms.

Results for Competition II were announced during the first week of April 2002 - and $155.5 million was invested in 34 projects.