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1. Summary of the proposed research project utilizing bacteria, archaebacteria, bacteriophages, or other non-oncolytic viruses and their natural products for cancer imaging and therapy.

2. Detailed description of the complex interactions between microorganisms, tumors, and the immune system that the research will study.

3. Plan for exploring the clinical potential of the proposed microbial-based approach for cancer imaging, therapeutics, or diagnostics.

4. Specific focus of the project, whether it is on using microorganisms as anti-tumor agents, activators of anti-tumor immunity, or delivery vehicles for treatment, diagnosis, or imaging.

5. Description of how the proposed research will complement or synergize with existing tools and approaches in cancer imaging and therapy.

6. Demonstration of the basic mechanistic and preclinical studies that will be conducted in cell culture and animal models.

7. Addressing the microbial and tumor aspects of microbial tumor interactions relevant to microbial-based cancer therapy, tumor imaging, tumor detection, or diagnosis.

8. Explanation of how the proposed research aligns with the broader NCI-sponsored research on microbial-based cancer therapy.

9. Plan for disseminating the findings and potential applications of the research.

10. Budget and budget justification for the proposed research project.

11. Timeline and milestones for the project implementation.

12. Qualifications and expertise of the research team members.

13. Description of the facilities and resources available to conduct the research.

14. Ethical considerations and potential risks associated with the proposed research.

15. Plans for monitoring and evaluating the progress of the research project.

16. Potential impact of the research on cancer imaging and therapy.

17. References to relevant literature and previous studies in the field.

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Amount of Funding

Up to 50% funding to a maximum $50,000 grant per project;
Applicants may receive up to 50% of eligible costs for up to $10,000 to $50,000 in grant funding per project;
The applicant is responsible for the remaining 50% of costs;
The annual CanExport contribution maximum is $99,999 (in the event of multiple projects approved in the same government fiscal year);
A group of related companies cannot receive >$200,000 in funding in a single fiscal year. Projects budgets should be between $20,000-100,000; and
Applicants can apply for funding multiple times as long as their prior CanExport application has been completed all reporting is finished.

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Eligible Applicants

To be eligible for the CanExport program, Canadian businesses must:

Maintain 1 to <500 full-time employees;
Earn annual revenues ranging from $100,000 to $100,000,000;
Be federally incorporated federally or classified as a limited liability partnership (LLP);
Create eligible project expenses of $20,000 or more; and
Be financially stable and able to pay all project expenses not covered by the program.

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