Important documents for researchers and institutional administrators
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Administrative guidelines and templates

The goal of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centre Network (MOHCCN) is to accelerate the adoption of precision medicine for cancer patients through the creation of a pan-Canadian Network of designated Cancer Centres. The Network supports the unification of top-tier cancer researchers and clinicians and the sharing of data, the development and validation of exciting new technologies and the delivery of the best outcomes for every cancer patient in Canada, no matter where they live.

To learn more about the MOHCCN's funding model, please click here.

Introductory documents for members

Introduction to the MOHCCNThis document contains a description of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network geared towards new and existing Network Members.

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Network Agreements: Guide

Guide for MOHCCN AgreementsThis document contains a description of the three standard agreements required by each institution to participate in the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN).

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MOHCCN Scientific Progress Reporting

Transition Period NOA

Project Report 

This report is to be completed by Institutions with a NOA for the transition period (57XX-XX) and had expenditures or remaining funds in Q2. It should be submitted to mohreporting@tfri.ca by October 31.

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Gold Cohort Projects

Consortium Level Report 

This report is to be completed by Consortia Leadership and Regional Project Managers to report consortium-level progress. It should be submitted to mohreporting@tfri.ca twice a year at the following dates:

  • Mid report (April 1 – September 30): October 31
  • Final report (October 1 – March 31): April 30

Cohort Level Report 

This report is to be completed by Consortia and Centre Cohorts with an RPGA for the generation of Gold Cohort cases. It should be submitted to mohreporting@tfri.ca twice a year at the following dates:

  • Mid report (April 1 – September 30): October 31
  • Final report (October 1 – March 31): April 30

Non-Case/Pilot Projects

Project Report 

This report is to be completed by Institutions with an RPGA for non-case generating/pilot projects. It should be submitted to mohreporting@tfri.ca twice a year at the following dates:

  • Mid report (April 1 – September 30): October 31
  • Final report (October 1 – March 31): April 30

 

Early-career Competition Awardees

Annual Research Metrics Report (Clinician Scientist Awards and Health Informatics & Data Science Awards)

Performance indicators appendix to be submitted with scientific progress reports for Clinician Scientist and Health Informatics & Data Science Awards. It should be submitted to mohreporting@tfri.ca on:

  • Annual report due: July 31

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Clinician-Scientist

This report is due at the end of the project term. Mid-project reports are no longer needed. It should be submitted to mohreporting@tfri.ca on:

  • Final report: July 31

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Health Informatics & Data Science

This report is due at the end of the project term. Mid-project reports are no longer needed. It should be submitted to mohreporting@tfri.ca on:

  • Final report: July 31

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Patient Voices in Research Projects

Project Report 

This report is due at the end of the project term. It should be submitted to mohreporting@tfri.ca by March 31, 2026.

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Project Summary Templates

Case-Generating Project (Cohort) SummaryComplete 1 template per cohort in the RPGA.

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Non-Case/Pilot Project SummaryComplete 1 template per project in the RPGA.

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MOHCCN Gold Cohort Data Pathway Guideline

MOHCCN Gold Cohort Data Pathway GuidelineThis document describes the MOHCCN data pathway from data generation to data sharing and utilization and highlights the work being done around those aspects by the different MOHCCN working groups and committees.

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MOHCCN Workplan templates

Project Workplan TemplateThis Excel document is the workplan template to be submitted with a project proposal.

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Project Proposal Template  

MOHCCN Quarterly financial reporting

Schedule for financial reporting

Report due dates:

  • Q1 (April 1 – June 30): July 31
  • Q2 (July 1 – Sept. 30): Oct. 31
  • Q2 (Oct. 1 - Dec.31): Jan. 31
  • Q4 (Jan. 1 - Mar. 31): April 30

Documents

Blank financial reporting template (Excel)Note that this is for reference purposes only. Your project will receive a financial reporting template annually with your project budget pre-populated. If you have not received a version of this template, please reach out to Michelle Honsberger at mhonsberger@tfri.ca

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MOHCCN Eligible Expenditures Guideline (PDF)This documents lists the eligible expenditures for MOHCCN Projects.

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MOHCCN Buy Canadian and Assets Purchased (Excel)This template is due annually with the Q4 financial report on April 30 of each year.

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MOHCCN Individual Membership Policy

The purpose of this policy is to define eligibility requirements and the process for individual to become members of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network.

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MOHCCN Travel and Honorarium templates

TFRI Travel Policy Guideline (PDF)TFRI's policy on travel and related expenses.

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External Expense Reimbursement Claim Form (Excel)To be filled out by members looking to get reimbursed for external expenses.

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Honorarium Claim formTo be filled out by individuals receiving an honorarium for participating in approved MOHCCN-related activities.

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MOHCCN Letters to Centres

Phase 1 Close-Out and Transition Planning – Guidance and Required Actions (PDF)May 7, 2025

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Case Validation Process for RPGA Close-Out (PDF)Nov. 28, 2025

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If you have any questions about these templates and guidelines, please contact:

Jessie Micholuk
Network Program Manager
jmicholuk@tfri.ca

Kaitlin Hong Tai
Network Program Manager
khongtai@tfri.ca