2021 Intramural Research Grant Program

he proposed project budget must not exceed $200,000 per year for a maximum duration of two years ($400,000 total) across three fiscal years. Funding will be administered in three installments over the two-year award term, in alignment with Canadian Blood Services’ fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).

• Funds cannot be used for salary support for investigators (i.e. individuals who are eligible to apply for operating funds from the federal agencies).

• Funds may be used for trainee stipends, research staff salaries (e.g. research assistants, technicians, etc.), the purchase of expendable materials and supplies, the purchase and maintenance of experimental animals, project team collaborative and networking activities (e.g., team meetings, conference calls, travel), and knowledge dissemination activities (e.g., publication costs). Travel expenses will be supported to a maximum of $3,000 per year.

• The purchase of small items of equipment is permissible; however, the maximum that can be spent on equipment over the two-year grant funding period is $8,500 (exclusive of applicable taxes). Small equipment including electronic devices comprising communication, computer, or audiovisual devices may be purchased using these funds. Canadian Blood Services assumes ownership of all items purchased with Intramural Research Grant funds.

• Funds cannot be used towards equipment maintenance or service contracts.

• Intramural Research Grant funds are only to be used towards the direct costs of research; no funding is to be used for indirect costs (e.g. institutional overhead).