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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
Annual funding supports clinical nursing research that advances nursing science and improves patient outcomes. The program supports practice-based studies and collaborative research with eligible grants ranging from 25,000 to 50,000 CAD.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Clinical nursing research projects.
- Practice-based studies that can inform future research.
- Interdisciplinary research projects.
- Research involving novice researchers.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nursing researchers.
- University-based nursing researchers.
- Research teams working with community organizations, hospitals, or other health sector organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking funding for health system research.
- Applicants seeking funding for quality monitoring or improvement projects.
- Applicants seeking individual scholarships.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Health system research, such as staffing, management, organization, leadership, or restructuring issues.
- Quality monitoring or improvement projects.
- Individual scholarships.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- The program is delivered by the Canadian Nurses Foundation in partnership with other organizations.
- Funding is offered annually for clinical nursing research.
- Some opportunities are tied to specific partner initiatives.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Clinical Nurse Researcher Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Clinical Nurse Researcher. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Clinical Nurse Researcher?
Annual funding supports clinical nursing research that advances nursing science and improves patient outcomes. The program supports practice-based studies and collaborative research with eligible grants ranging from 25,000 to 50,000 CAD.
How much funding can be received?
Clinical Nurse Researcher Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Clinical Nurse Researcher program?
To be eligible for the Clinical Nurse Researcher program, you must:
Practice-based nursing research.
Meets at least one program priority.
Useful to health care decision-makers.
What expenses are eligible under Clinical Nurse Researcher?
Clinical nursing research projects.
Practice-based studies that can inform future research.
Interdisciplinary research projects.
Research involving novice researchers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Clinical Nurse Researcher?
You can contact Canadian Nurses Foundation by email at cbuckley@cnf-fiic.ca.
Where is the Clinical Nurse Researcher available?
The Clinical Nurse Researcher program is available across Canada.
Is the Clinical Nurse Researcher a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Clinical Nurse Researcher is a Researchers And Facilities