Research Funding
An important priority of POGO Research continues to be expansion of research capacity in the identified areas of interest. Consistent with the original mandate of POGO Research, 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.
POGO Research supports multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, intramural, and extramural research via a number of funding opportunities for trainees and research grants.
Project Funding Grant – Winter 2024
POGO is offering a Project Funding Grant to support research that aligns with the 2024-2029 Childhood Cancer Care Plan. The goal of the funding is to conduct research relevant to patients, families, and survivors throughout Ontario, and expanding research capacity and quality improvement in the province.
The total amount available for the Winter 2024 funding opportunity is $250,000.
Project Funding Grants – 2023
Dr. Mariana Silva POGO Research Award
This funding opportunity dedicated to the memory of Dr. Mariana Silva, was made possible by a generous donation by her family, with additional contributions from POGO.* An energetic contributor to the work of POGO, Dr. Silva was known for her dedication to her patients and to the development of a childhood cancer care system that provided equitable access to high quality care to all who needed it.
The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $200,000 over two years ($100,000 annually).
*additional funds are from POGO donations and do not include Ministry of Health funding
Research Fellowship Program
Unfortunately, POGO’s research fellowship will not be offered for this grant cycle.
POGO remains committed to fostering research and education in childhood cancer through other initiatives, including Project Funding Grants.
For a full listing of all past POGO Fellowship recipients please click here.
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