Grants
Improving the health of children.
How to Apply
Grant Application Forms
The support offered through all of the programs below must be for individuals studying in an area relevant to child health, or for research focused on child health.
For further information on applying for support, please contact: national.grants@sickkidsfoundation.com
Research Grants
Research Grants
| Research Grants in Complementary and Alternative Health Care and Paediatrics |
| A request for research proposals in key areas within complementary and alternative health care for children and youth. Open to investigators affiliated to a Canadian institution. |
| The current deadline for Letter-of-Intent is May 30, 2008 (full proposals, if invited, will be October 15, 2008) |
| Download: Application Package |
Research Grants
| Home Care Research Grants |
| Researchers may obtain a maximum of $65,000 annually for up to 2 years to support research projects related to home and community care for children (including infants, children and youth up to the age of 18 years) and their families. |
| There is one deadline each year: April 6. |
| Download: Application Package |
Research Grants
| New Investigators Grants |
| For new investigators in the early stages of their careers. This award is offered in partnership with the CIHR's Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health. |
| The new investigator grant program is currently undergoing an external program review. |
| The next deadline will be in 2009, please check back in the Fall for an updated application package. |
Scholarships and Research Training
Scholarships and Research Training
| Home Care Masters, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Awards |
| For students enrolled in a masters, doctoral or post-doctoral program in any discipline related to children and home and community care. |
| There is one deadline each year: February 28 |
| Download: Application Package |
Scholarships and Research Training
| Masters, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Awards in Complementary and Alternative Health Care and Paediatrics |
| The goal of this Scholarship is to support the development of researchers interested in issues pertaining to children (from conception to 18 years old) and complementary and alternative health care. |
| New deadline is May 30, 2008 |
| Download: Application Package |
Scholarships and Research Training
| Home Care Occupational Therapy Research Training Award |
| For students enrolled in a masters program in occupational therapy related to children, youth and families and home and community care. |
| There are two deadlines each year: February 28 and September 30 |
| Download: Application Package |
Scholarships and Research Training
| Practitioner Research Career Development Award Complementary and Alternative Health Care and Paediatrics |
| The goal of this research career development award is to support the development of researchers interested in complementary and alternative health care/natural health products as it pertains to children and youth. Our success will be measured by the contributions of award holders to research into complementary and alternative health care and child health in Canada. |
| Deadline is October 15, 2008 |
| Download: Application Package |
Scholarships and Research Training
| Research Salary Support Award in Complementary and Alternative Health Care and Paediatrics |
| The goal of the research salary support award is to support the development of researchers interested in complementary and alternative health care/natural health products as it pertains to children and youth. Our success will be measured by the contributions of award holders to research into complementary and alternative health care and child health in Canada. |
| Deadline is October 15, 2008 |
| Download: Application Package |
Children's Health Agenda Grants
Children's Health Agenda Grants
| Children's Health Agenda Grants |
| Children's Health Agenda Grants will support the operating costs of national groups that are working towards an integrated and cohesive approach to child health in Canada. Funded organizations will, by establishing pan-Canadian networks and collaborative groups, be positioned to share knowledge, advocate, and influence child health policy, systems, research and practice. |
| Deadline: Proposals are accepted throughout the year, however please contact the Foundation to discuss your proposal prior to submitting. |
| Download: Application Package |
Conference Funding
Conference Funding
| Conference / Workshops / Symposia Funding |
| Grants of up to $5,000 for events related to child and youth health in Canada. Events must take place in Canada. Eligible events will have a focus on information sharing between health professionals, community organizations, and families. Academic conferences are not eligible for funding. |
| Dates: There are three deadlines for applications each year: May 31, September 30, and January 31. |
| Download: Application Package |
National Grants Partners
Funded by SickKids Foundation
| Pediatric Scientist Development Program (PSDP) |
| This program is coordinated by the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs (AMSPDC) Inc. and SickKids Foundation is one of the program's funders, ensuring that Canadians are eligible for funding. The PSDP provides research training and career development support for pediatricians committed to careers in academic medicine. The PSDP offers an intense, full-time experience in basic, translational, or clinical training in eminent research laboratories in the U.S. and Canada. The goal of the PSDP is longitudinal protected continuous time for PSDP-supported research. Canadian candidates should identify themselves in the fall of the PL-4 year. Candidates must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. |
| There is one deadline each year: February 1 |
| Apply at the PDSP Web Site |