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Required information for application:

1. Personal information of the applicant (name, contact details, etc.)

2. Background information on the applicant's diverse background and how they contribute to promoting diversity in health-related research.

3. Description of the proposed research project, including the scientific mission areas of the NIDDK and participating Institutes and Centers it aligns with.

4. Explanation of how the project will be carried out within a short period of time with limited resources.

5. Justification for why the project fits the criteria for the R21 grant mechanism (pilot/feasibility study, secondary analysis, self-contained research, research methodology development, or new research technology development).

6. Budget details, including estimated direct costs for the project (should be less than $125,000 excluding NIH training and career awards).

7. Proposed timeline for the project, including key milestones and deliverables.

8. Explanation of how the project will contribute to the applicant's transition to research independence.

9. Support letters or statements from relevant mentors, supervisors, or collaborators.

10. Previous research experience and accomplishments of the applicant.

11. Proposal for how the project will address any potential ethical considerations or potential risks.

12. Description of any existing data or resources that will be utilized in the project.

13. A plan for disseminating the research findings and potential impact on promoting diversity in health-related research.

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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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