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Objectiu de la convocatòria
These grants support the development of new and improved methods for detecting prohibited performance-enhancing substances and techniques. Priority is given to research projects with direct and immediate applicability, ideally involving human studies and delivering concrete results within the funding period.
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Característiques principals
Higher priority will be granted to proposals addressing:
Detection/improvement of detection/quantification of peptide and protein hormones and growth factors, preferably by, but not limited to, chromatography-mass spectrometric methods.
Improved window (retrospectivity) of detection of prohibited substances/methods that are prohibited at all times (e.g., detection of new long-term metabolites including administration studies, improved methodologies of detection, analyte multiplexing).
Pharmacokinetic studies to establish thresholds or minimum reporting levels (MRLS) of prohibited substances or their metabolites (e.g., beta-2 agonists, stimulants) to distinguish permitted (e.g., out-ofcompetition or route of administration) from prohibited use, natural sources vs. intended use or presence in food residues contamination/contaminants).
Detection of autologous blood transfusion, including validation of candidate biomarkers or molecular/cellular/subcellular signatures.
Further development of the Athlete Biological Passport (e.g., new biomarkers of doping or confounding factors relevant to the hematological, steroidal or endocrine [markers of growth hormone] modules).
Advance on dried blood spots (DBS) program, such as the definition of MRLs for substances prohibited incompetition only (priority to stimulants/substances of abuse).
Detection of gene and cell doping .
Synthesis of selected Certified Reference Materials.
Studies on weight management drugs, contamination substances or cannabis.
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Lloc de presentació
HMRIB and PSMAR staff who need more information should contact:
Research Grants and Contracts Office. C/ Doctor Aiguader, 88. 08003 Barcelona. Tel.: 93.316.04.00.
Carol Barnwell: [email protected] Ext.: 1670
Marta López: [email protected] Ext.: 1576
Júlia Vidal: [email protected] Ext.: 1736
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Convocatòria (URL)
https://www.wada-ama.org/en/data-research/scientific-research
Application portal: https://grants.wada-ama.org/science/home
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Informació addicional
The call follows a two-stage procedure. EOIs can be submitted year-round, with three review cycles held annually.
26 September 2025
27 February 2026
26 June 2026
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Dotació
There is no maximum budget limit, and amounts vary depending on the nature and length of the project.
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Durada
1 to 3 years
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Documentació
A brief project summary, which includes: background, aims, experimental design (analytical method, type and origin of samples and variables to be studied), deliverables, and anticipated outcomes (500 words max.)
Preliminary results (if available, 200 words max.)
Description of benefits to anti-doping (200 words max.)
Research team expertise (200 words max.)
Project duration and budget
Information about previous submissions and projects
Applicants' information
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