In order to ensure a fair and proper administration of grant applications, the Cancer Research Society (CRS) has established a rigorous selection process that is carried out by its committees of experts, to award its grants to the best researchers and most innovative research projects across Canada. To make its selection, the CRS counts on the voluntary efforts of approximately sixty Canadian scientists who are experts recognized in the research areas being funded.

Every year, the CRS receives hundreds of applications from across Canada. Only researchers in Canadian-based hospitals, universities, or research centres can submit research applications to the CRS.

Each application is reviewed by one of our four expert panels; each panel is comprised of 10 to 12 scientists. The expert panels conduct a critical and distinct analysis of each application. At the end of the process, the scoring system is the sole criterion for the awarding of a grant.

To be considered for funding, a project must meet the CRS’ assessment criteria of a minimum score of 7.5 out of 10. However, due to the high quality of proposals received each year and unfortunately, due to the lack of available funds, all projects having obtained this minimum score are not always funded. The cut-off score varies from year to year depending on the available funds and competition.