Lupus Canada Catalyst Grant

The Lupus Canada Catalyst Grant aims to support innovative research initiatives related to discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). With a total funding of $75,000 (CDN) available for one year, this grant is designed for Canadian researchers to kickstart projects that enhance lupus research. Eligible applicants include academics at Canadian institutions, ensuring that the research contributes significantly to the understanding and treatment of lupus, ultimately improving the lives of those affected.

The Catalyst Grant, funded by Lupus Canada with administrative support from the Lupus Foundation of America, is intended to help kickstart a new project or research idea focused on discoid or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This grant provides support to Canadian investigators to initiate new research ideas and projects and is intended to complement rather than compete with traditional sources of funding such as the Canadian federal granting agencies (CIHR, SSHRC, NSERC).
Objectives
Catalyst grants are intended to help kick start a new project or research idea focused on discoid or systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This could include, but is not limited to:

• pilot or feasibility studiesdevelopment of new research methodologydevelopment of new research technology, tools or devicesnovel partnerships/collaborations

This Request for Applications is intended to support any of the four pillars of health research: biomedical, clinical research, health systems/services or social, cultural, environmental and population health so long as there is a clear tie to advancements in Canadian lupus research. Our hope is that these grants will give the opportunity to a broad array of researchers to seed additional funding and that the program of research will substantially impact the lives of Canadians living with lupus and their families.
Funding Opportunity
Once again, this year Lupus Canada Catalyst Grant Program is collaborating with Lupus Foundation of America to facilitate and improve grant management. Applications to the Catalyst Grant Program will be adjudicated through a peer reviewed process. There is a total of $75,000 (CDN) available to fund one project for a term of 1 year. Grants are non- renewable and cannot be carried forward.

Eligibility

All applicants and co-applicants must hold an academic appointment at a Canadian university, teaching hospital or similarly accredited institution (i.e., an institution eligible to hold tri-council funding).Candidates in postdoctoral training are eligible to apply, but must have a Co-Principal applicant with an academic appointment in order to receive funds at their institution. All applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Collaborators may be from outside of Canada, however no funds from Lupus Canada may be transferred outside of the country.Principal Investigators are permitted to submit up to a maximum of 1 application per competition.A Principal Investigator may be awarded a Lupus Canada funded Catalyst Grant only once during the last two competitions, but may participate in applications as collaborators and co-applicants.