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Objectiu de la convocatòria
This grant program supports the development and improvement of methods for detecting prohibited performance-enhancing substances and techniques, prioritizing translational research with direct and immediate applicability to clean sport and concrete deliverables 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-of-competition 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
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Informació addicional
The call follows a two-stage procedure. EOIs can be submitted year-round using the WADA Grants platform, with three review cycles held annually:
26 September 2025
27 February 2026
12 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
Preliminary results (if available)
Description of benefits to anti-doping
Research team expertise
Project duration and budget
Information about previous submissions and projects
Applicants' information
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