
The Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada (KCRNC) has entered into a collaboration with Kidney Cancer Canada and the Canadian Urological Association Scholarship Fund (CUASF) to provide financial support for research within the Canadian kidney cancer research community. Kidney Cancer Canada has received funding from the Warren Y. Soper Charitable Trust to fund kidney cancer research projects. The competition is for 1 grant for $100,000, from the Warren Y. Soper Kidney Cancer Research Grant through Kidney Cancer Canada, and 1 grant for $50,000 from CUASF.
ELIGIBLE RESEARCH PROPOSALS
The proposals must be in the field of kidney cancer research. Basic science and clinical research projects will be accepted. Preference may be given to junior investigators and to new/pilot projects that have not been previously funded.
The study must be completed within 12 months of receipt of funding; renewals may not be considered. Extensions can be considered for legitimate project delays, with decisions made on a case-by-case basis by the committee. The proposed application should be a ‘stand alone’ project without other funding.
KEY DATES
- Application Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025
- Tentative Notification of Finalist: January 15, 2026
- Tentative Finalists Presentation Date: at the Canadian Kidney Cancer Forum | February 5 – 7, 2026
- Submission of Research Update to KCRNC: 6 months, 1 year and 1-year post-grant

























































