BioHubNet is pleased to announce the opening of the Knowledge Exchange Program, an initiative designed to accelerate upskilling and promote interdisciplinary collaboration among HQP across institutions and biomanufacturing-related disciplines. 

If you are interested in developing an innovative project, learning new skills, or gaining hands-on experience with advanced equipment through cross-institutional collaboration relevant to biomanufacturing, we encourage you to apply and be part of this exciting opportunity! 

Program Duration

4 or 6 months 

Eligibility

Eligible trainees from BioHubNet’s partner institutions include:

• MSc and PhD students 
• Postdoctoral fellows 
• Research associates 
• Laboratory technicians 

Placements must be: 

• Inter-institutional  
• Conducted within Canada 

Award Categories 

• Cross-disciplinary Collaboration Award
  Supports interdisciplinary projects that integrate biomanufacturing with other scientific disciplines, including engineering, data science, materials science, or computer science. 

• New Skill Development Award
  Supports projects focused on training in new skills and gaining proficiency with new equipment relevant to biomanufacturing. 

Funding Amount

Required Documents:  

• EXPERIENCE Knowledge Exchange Application Form
• Applicant CV (max. 2 pages)
• Letter of Support Home PI/Supervisor
• Letter of Invitation from Host PI
• Mobility Award Application (if applicable)

Key Dates  

• Applications open: January 05, 2026 
• Applications close: January 30, 2026 
• Review period: February to early March, 2026  
• Award Announcements: Early March, 2026 

Submission Guidelines 

• Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST 
• Submission instructions are provided in the application form. 

The Knowledge Exchange program is accepting applications on a quarterly basis. Stay tuned for future rounds of the Knowledge Exchange Program.