Researchers we fund are outstanding scientists
at the forefront of leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma research at cancer centres throughout Canada. We award grants for studies that range from basic blood cancer research to research that uses the latest tools of genomics, and those projects that have the greatest potential to progress from bench to bedside.
Our competitions
Clinician Scientist Fellow Award – In partnership with CIHR
Competition closed
The intent of the Clinician Scientist Fellow Award is to encourage early-stage specialist clinicians to pursue a career in blood cancer research.
The intent of the Clinician Scientist Fellow Award is to encourage early-stage specialist clinicians to pursue a career in blood cancer research.
Blood Cancer Quality of Life Grant - in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society
Competition closed
The intent of this funding opportunity is to support new research designed to address quality of life challenges experienced by Canadians affected by blood cancers.
The intent of this funding opportunity is to support new research designed to address quality of life challenges experienced by Canadians affected by blood cancers.
Pediatric Blood Cancer Research Innovation Grant
Competition closed
This grant is designed to challenge the current pediatric blood cancer landscape by providing funding for projects that will address unmet needs for pediatric blood cancers.
This grant is designed to challenge the current pediatric blood cancer landscape by providing funding for projects that will address unmet needs for pediatric blood cancers.
Operating grants - in partnership with the Cancer Research Society
Competition closed
The Operating Grant competition funds 10 grants that focus on advancing the understanding of and improving treatment options for all blood cancers, and have a particular interest in projects focused on myeloma.
The Operating Grant competition funds 10 grants that focus on advancing the understanding of and improving treatment options for all blood cancers, and have a particular interest in projects focused on myeloma.
LLSC Jump Start Grant Competition
Competition closed
LLSC is offering a one-time competition to provide a boost for blood cancer research in Canada that was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
LLSC is offering a one-time competition to provide a boost for blood cancer research in Canada that was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other competitions
Canadian researchers may also apply for grants funded by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) based in the US.
Please check the following links for information regarding competition guidelines and deadlines. You will be directed to the website of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in the United States.
Past Competitions
Translational Research Program – in partnership with LLS (US) - Competition closed
Proof-of-Concept Interventions in Primary Cancer Prevention – Competition closed