ATTN Researchers: BCRC Proof-of-Concept and Clinical Trial Call for Proposals OPEN
The Beef Cattle Research Council invites proposals focused on projects related to proof-of-concept research and clinical trials. The application deadline for this call is July 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM MT.
With increased investment in research through the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off, the BCRC has committed to provide research funding in two key areas that have previously had limited funding:
- Proof of Concept – proposals to help inform whether a concept is worth pursuing as a larger, more defined funding request
- Clinical Trials – proposals to validate practices or technologies that have been discovered through research projects and/or to facilitate the adaptation of technologies utilized in other sectors, commodities or countries
The BCRC has committed funding to short-term projects in these two areas, with a maximum of $50,000 (including overhead/science service charges) per project regardless of duration. Project duration should not exceed one year unless a clear rationale can be provided demonstrating the need for a longer timeframe.
The purpose of this call is to fund proof-of-concept research and clinical trials that will lead to the achievement of objectives in the Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy. Leveraging beef cattle producer check-off funds allocated to approved projects with other industry or government cash contributions is encouraged but not required for this call.
Refer to the documents below for more information:
- Download the 2026 Proof of Concept Call for Proposals
- Download the 2026 Instructions and Guidelines for Proof of Concept Submission
- Download the Approvals and Signatures Form
- Open the 2026 Proof of Concept Call for Proposals Online Form
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The BCRC is funded by a portion of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off.
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