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Early Career Investigators in Alberta Research Grant
Funding for early-career critical care research in Alberta
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 15, 2025
- Closing date : March 15, 2025
Location
Alberta
Overview
This program offers two $30,000 research grants for early career investigators in Alberta. It supports critical care research projects, including research staff, materials and supplies, and knowledge translation or dissemination activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 15, 2025
- Closing date : March 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Critical care research projects conducted in Alberta.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Project proposal
- Budget breakdown with justifications
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early career investigators in Alberta.
- Physicians, nurses, RTs, and scientists.
- Other qualified early career researchers in Alberta.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not Alberta residents.
- Projects not conducted in Alberta.
- Principal investigators or listed applicants requesting salary payment.
Eligible expenses
- Research staff salaries, including research assistants, post-doctoral trainees, and graduate students.
- Materials and supplies such as animals, expendables, and services.
- Knowledge translation and dissemination costs, including translational materials, publications, and educational tutorials or technical support for participants.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salary or payment for the principal investigator or any applicant listed on the publication.
- Equipment purchases over $500.
- Indirect costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent committee.
- The committee chair is an experienced investigator outside Alberta.
- Award winners are announced in the last week of April 2025.
- Funds are transferred in the last week of April 2025.
Additional information
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- The application form and CV must be included.
- The project duration is expected to be 12 months, with a one-year extension possible on request.
- All publications and presentations must acknowledge CICF support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Early Career Investigators in Alberta Research Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Early Career Investigators in Alberta Research Grant. 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 Early Career Investigators in Alberta Research Grant?
This program offers two $30,000 research grants for early career investigators in Alberta. It supports critical care research projects, including research staff, materials and supplies, and knowledge translation or dissemination activities.
How much funding can be received?
Early Career Investigators in Alberta Research Grant Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 15, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Early Career Investigators in Alberta Research Grant program?
To be eligible for the Early Career Investigators in Alberta Research Grant program, you must:
Alberta residents only.
Research must be conducted in Alberta.
CICF membership required for some applicants.
What expenses are eligible under Early Career Investigators in Alberta Research Grant?
Critical care research projects conducted in Alberta.
Who can I contact for more information about the Early Career Investigators in Alberta Research Grant?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at cicf@secretariatcentral.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Early Career Investigators in Alberta Research Grant available?
The Early Career Investigators in Alberta Research Grant program is available the province of Alberta.