Grant for Advancing Innovative Research in Arthritis Treatment in Nova Scotia (Canada)
GrantID: 74162
Grant Funding Amount Low: $118,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $150,000
Summary
This grant supports innovative, patient‑focused research across a range of arthritis‑related themes, including chronic pain, osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, childhood arthritis, and work‑related impacts. The foundation offers multi‑year awards—up to approximately $150,000 annually for up to three years—for high‑quality research aligned with its strategic plan focused on accelerating impact through rigorous science and relevance to patients.
Available to researchers based at or affiliated with eligible Canadian institutions, applications are led by principal investigators—faculty or equivalent—at universities, research institutes, or health agencies. The process begins with a letter of intent, followed by invited full proposals
Awarded funds are intended to support operational costs of research projects—not infrastructure or indirect costs—and are expected to fuel scientific discovery in areas that matter most to patients, such as understanding pain mechanisms, identifying sex‑ or gender‑based disparities, developing personalized therapies, improving diagnostic tools, advancing workplace accommodations, and facilitating childhood disease transitions.
The grant emphasizes meaningful patient involvement and integration of sex and gender considerations in study design and execution . While primarily aimed at academic investigators, the program encourages multidisciplinary approaches and collaborations, including partnerships beyond traditional disciplines.
In summary, this grant opportunity offers substantial funding—up to $450,000 over three years—for Canadian researchers at eligible institutions, supporting impactful, patient‑centered arthritis research. With a structured application process, clear strategic priorities, and a spotlight on real-world outcomes, it’s well suited for teams focused on advancing both scientific excellence and community relevance across diverse arthritis domains.
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Organizations and individuals based in Nova Scotia who are engaged in Individual may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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