Call for Applications: Fall 2026 CIHR ICR and IG Early Career Researcher Workshop

The Early Career Researcher Workshop

As part of our commitment to promote capacity building in the Canadian research landscape, the CIHR Institutes of Cancer Research (ICR) and Genetics (IG), are pleased to announce the open call for applications for their Early Career Researcher (ECR) Workshop. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by ECRs, this workshop aims to support the professional development of ECRs in cancer and genetics research by equipping them with the skills and expertise necessary to lead cutting-edge research in the 21st century.

The ECR Workshop will be held from October 6-8, 2026, in Wendake, Quebec. Please note that applications will remain open until June 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT.

Objectives

To promote the professional development and success of ECRs within the Canadian cancer and genetics research landscape by:

• Providing opportunities to interact, collaborate, and network among peers, senior investigators, knowledge users, and other participants;
• Strengthening the knowledge and skills relevant to establishing and maintaining a successful research career through career development presentations, breakout sessions, and panel discussions (e.g., grantsmanship, communicating science, research program management, patient engagement, resources and tools);
• Facilitating learning and knowledge sharing between researchers, senior investigators, knowledge users, CIHR staff, and other stakeholders within an interdisciplinary environment.

Participants

• Limited spots will be available for eligible ECRs across CIHR's four pillars of health research: biomedical; clinical; health services; and social, cultural, environmental and population health.
• Participants are not permitted to attend a CIHR ECR/New Principal Investigator (NPI) Workshop more than once. Applications from participants who have previously attended a CIHR ECR/NPI Workshop will not be considered.
• We aim to have a diverse range of participants who conduct research relevant to ICR and IG. If there are more applications than places available, beyond the relevance to ICR or IG's mandates, selection will be made based on the following criteria: geographical distribution, number of years of appointment, equity in representation from various institutions.

Eligibility

For an application to be eligible:

1. The applicant must meet CIHR's definition of an Early Career Researcher at the time of application.
2. The applicant must be committed to attend the entirety of the ECR Workshop.
3. The applicant's area of research must be relevant to ICR and/or IG's mandates.
4. The competition is open to individuals affiliated with a Canadian academic institution at the time of the application.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at info@cihr-ig-irsc.ca. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant's eligibility is appropriately and fairly assessed.

Costs Covered

Researchers selected to participate in this workshop will have their travel, accommodation, and meals during the workshop covered by ICR and IG, according to CIHR Expense Guidelines. All other costs (e.g., incidentals, taxis) must be covered by the workshop participants.

Notice of Decision

Successful applicants will be notified by email in July 2026.

How to Apply

Submit an online application form.

Contact Information

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at info@cihr-ig-irsc.ca.

Date modified:

2026-05-12