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Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award
Embedded health systems research support for early career researchers
Funding available
$ 400,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $100,000 per year for four years to support an embedded early career researcher. It funds health services, health policy, and health system work carried out with a Canadian health system organization and an academic institution.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Embedded research in health services, health policy, or health system improvement.
- Work that addresses a high-priority challenge for the host health system organization.
- Activities that support evidence-informed decision-making and learning health systems.
- Research programs that build capacity and partnerships between health systems and universities.
Documents Needed
- CIHR Biosketch CV for each participant
- Budget Confirmation Form
- Letter of support from the primary mentor
- Letter of support from the academic mentor
- Sex- and gender-based analysis training certificate
Official resources
Official page
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early career researchers.
- Researchers in health services and policy or related fields.
- Applicants with a Canadian university faculty appointment.
- Applicants embedded in a Canadian health system organization.
Who is not eligible
- Universities and university-based research institutes as host organizations.
- Applicants who do not hold an independent research appointment.
- Current or past employees of the proposed host organization, unless a special exception applies.
- Applicants who already hold another federally funded salary award.
Eligible expenses
- Embedded research costs and research coordinator or assistant costs.
- Networking, knowledge mobilization, and professional development activities.
- Travel and accommodation for the national cohort retreat.
- Training fees aligned with the enriched core competencies.
- Teaching release time for the NPA.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Western Canada
- Central Canada
- Eastern Canada
- Northern Canada
Selection criteria
- Applicant achievements and career potential.
- Quality and relevance of the embedded research program.
- Strength of the mentorship and training environment.
- Potential impact for the applicant and the host organization.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the full application
- Create or use your ResearchNet account.
- Complete the required CIHR participant questionnaire.
- Prepare the proposal and supporting materials.
- Step 2: Complete ResearchNet tasks
- Identify all participants.
- Upload the required CVs and letters of support.
- Complete the proposal information fields and budget confirmation details.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Upload all documents as unprotected PDF files.
- Review the application carefully before submission.
- Submit the full application through ResearchNet by the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for relevance to the program objectives and research areas.
- Applications that are not relevant are withdrawn from the competition.
- Eligible full applications are then peer reviewed by a CIHR committee.
- Funding decisions are made from the ranked, fundable applications within each pool.
- Successful applicants must accept the award within 15 working days of the offer.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award Program
What is the Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award?
This program offers up to $100,000 per year for four years to support an embedded early career researcher. It funds health services, health policy, and health system work carried out with a Canadian health system organization and an academic institution.
How much funding can be received?
Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $400,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award program?
To be eligible for the Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award program, you must:
Faculty appointment at a Canadian university
Role with a Canadian health system organization
At least two confirmed mentors
What expenses are eligible under Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award?
Embedded research in health services, health policy, or health system improvement.
Work that addresses a high-priority challenge for the host health system organization.
Activities that support evidence-informed decision-making and learning health systems.
Research programs that build capacity and partnerships between health systems and universities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award available?
The Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award program is available across Canada.
Is the Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award is a Grant and Funding