Basic Research
Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation
The Hecht Foundation invites proposals for proof-of-principle basic science and preclinical research with a primary focus on cancer and a secondary emphasis on other devastating diseases (e. g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, opioid drug use, etc.). This funding opportunity is designed to support non-mainstream hypotheses and original projects that fall outside traditional funding mechanisms and have not previously received grant or award support.
In 2026, the Hecht Foundation will award up to $450,000 CAD per project over a three-year period.
Deadlines
| UM Internal Deadline | Sponsor Deadline | |
|---|---|---|
Letter of Intent |
| 31-Jan-2026 Only qualified proposals will be invited for the full application stage, the week of March 2, 2026. |
Application (Upon Invitation Only) | 12-Mar-2026 | 01-Apr-2026 |
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