Funding Opportunities

OVERVIEW

Libin Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) Award is a joint prize from the AHFMR and friends of the Libin family. The purpose of this prize is to recognize cardiovascular health research in honor of Alvin Libin, OC, for his many contributions to the AHFMR and to the health system in Alberta. The prize is awarded to an outstanding researcher whose work is deemed to have had a major impact on the understanding, prevention, recognition or treatment of cardiovascular disease and/or the understanding and promotion of cardiovascular health. 

ELIGIBILITY

The candidates should be:

• "game-changers" in cardiovascular health research;
• align with the vision of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute and
• be open to ongoing collaborations to help advance the Institutes mission;

Basic, clinical and health services and systems researchers are eligible. 

The application period has concluded. Please stay tuned for upcoming updates and announcements.

The Libin Cardiovascular Institute (LCI) is pleased to invite you to participate in the Michael and Terry Wilson Cardiovascular Research Innovation Fund. To learn more about this fund and to participate, please acknowledge the Terms of Reference provided below.  

Purpose of funding:
To support multi-investigator teams proposing collaborative, innovative, translational projects in the areas of cardiovascular health and disease and/or projects focused on emerging priority areas within the LCI.

The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to facilitate the creation of new collaborative teams that will develop new research projects. It is expected that this funding will enable these teams to subsequently apply for new external operating grants.

Eligibility:
Applications must include a Full Member of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute as a primary applicant. Other team members may be from the Libin Cardiovascular Institute or from other areas as necessary for the success of the proposed project.

Please review the Terms of Reference prior to completing the application. 

For this application, you will require the following details to submit:

• Project Summary (1-2-pages)
  • Summary is inclusive of any figures
  • References can be added on separate pages
• Statement summarizing the role of each applicant
• Budget
• Applicant CCV Biosketches 

Deadline for application:
May 15, 2025

Applicants selected for funding will be required to participate in a 'Test Your Concept' session to obtain feedback on their proposal.

Term of Reference

For questions or additional information please contact libin@ucalgary.ca.

LCI members requesting bridge funding must complete the LCI Request for Bridge Funding Form. Completed forms can be sent to libin@ucalgary.ca.

Requirements:
•    The applicant must be a full Libin member
•    The applicant must have submitted an application for external funding that was not successful, but which ranked in the top 25% (reviews and scores must be provided)
•    The applicant must resubmit within a year to the same competition after bridge funding is provided
•    The applicant must have received formal peer review through the CSM Dean’s office and/or the LCI
•    The applicant must not have other external funding in place
•    The project for which Bridge Funding is being requested will not have previously received LCI Bridge or CIHR Priority Announcement funding

Applicants may request a typical maximum of $25,000 per bridge funding request. This is contingent on available funds and the nature of the work being proposed. Final decisions on funding amounts are at the discretion of the LCI Leadership Team.
 

OVERVIEW

The Libin Cardiovascular Institute (LCI) Research Equipment Competition is intended to enhance existing or proposed research activities, external funding prospects, and advance our research programs by supporting the purchase of necessary equipment. Priority will be given to applications that constitute a shared resource and align with the LCI strategic research priorities. For example, an application for a shared resource would involve a principal applicant with multiple co-applicants and would ultimately be used by multiple stakeholders. 

• All research equipment requests will require a minimum of 25% matching funds committed by the PI(s) at the time of application.
• Urgent requests that are not part of the annual competition are accepted year-round and are considered on an exceptional basis. Off-cycle requests must be well-justified. To qualify, your request should address a timesensitive issue that, if not resolved promptly, could lead to significant challenges, such as missed opportunities, operational disruptions, or critical project delays. 

The maximum amount per request will be limited to $25,000, however, under special circumstances, greater amounts may be considered. 

All requests for research equipment funds will require approval, with decisions being made by the LCI’s Deputy Director in consultation with the LCI Leadership Team and/or the LCI Research Committee.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible expenses include:

• Research equipment including shipping/delivery and/or custom/brokerage charges
• Training for equipment
• Software and licenses required to operate new equipment

Ineligible expenses include:

• Service contracts
• Insurance
• Operating costs
• Consumables
• Office furniture
• Office computers and peripherals
• Construction/renovation
• Equipment that is not located within the LCI organization

Please review the Terms of Reference for more details and eligibility criteria. 

Complete the Equipment Requests application.

OVERVIEW

The Libin Cardiovascular Institute (LCI) Research Equipment Maintenance Support program is intended to allow researchers to continue their existing or proposed research activities, externally funded projects, and advance our research programs by supporting the maintenance of necessary equipment. 

Although requests from individual LCI investigators will be entertained, priority will be given to requests that constitute a shared resource and align with the LCI strategic research priorities. For example, a request for maintenance support for a shared resource would involve a principal investigator (PI), and multiple stakeholders.

Requests for maintenance and/or repair(s) will be managed as follows:

• All maintenance and/or repair requests will require a minimum of 25% matching funds committed by the PI(s) at the time of application. 
• Urgent requests that are not part of the annual competition are accepted year-round and are considered on an exceptional basis. Off-cycle requests must be well-justified. To qualify, your request should address a timesensitive issue that, if not resolved promptly, could lead to significant challenges, such as missed opportunities, operational disruptions, or critical project delays.

Please note that core infrastructure (e.g., cold rooms, ice machines, fume hoods, etc.) that require maintenance and/or repair(s) should be reported to the LCI Office (libin@ucalgary.ca) separately.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible expenses include:

• Emergency repairs
• Preventative maintenance
• Software or hardware upgrades (if it is integral to equipment operation)

Ineligible expenses include:

• Multi-year service contracts
• New research equipment
• Basic equipment (e.g., pipettes, pH meters, water filtration, computer upgrades)
• Operating costs
• Office and laboratory furniture
• Office and laboratory computers and peripherals when not used for equipment operation.
• Construction/renovation

Please review the Terms of Reference for more details and eligibility.

Complete the Equipment Maintenance Requests application.

The Cumming School of Medicine has developed a Terms of Reference for Research Equipment Repair Funding requests, intended to help PIs by providing guidelines and an adjudication process for emergency equipment funding applications.

If you have any questions, please contact: medoadr@ucalgary.ca

The OADR will provide up to $5,000 / year for Principal Investigators (PI) or lab members to obtain training in new techniques and methodologies that will enhance their research endeavors. The aim is to keep our range of technical expertise at a world class level to increase the impact of published work and future grant applications. Proposals will be considered to support acquisition of technical or methodological advances to improve an identified future grant application or to rapidly respond to acquiring research data requested by reviewers of manuscripts currently under review for potential publication in a high impact journal (Impact Factor ≥ 8 or specific research field leading journal).

The Libin Cardiovascular Institute is pleased to announce a call for applications for the LCI Women’s Cardiovascular Health Initiative (WCHI) Catalyst Grant. This grant aims to drive collaborative, innovative and multi-disciplinary projects in women’s cardiovascular health research and care. Teams may request up to $50,000.

More details can be found in the Terms of Reference and Application Form. 

This opportunity is open to all LCI members.

Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025

Questions can be directed to libin@ucalgary.ca.

View the Terms of Reference