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Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship
Embedded research careers in health systems
Last Update: June 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 155,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 3, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports embedded research careers in health system organizations. It funds doctoral and postdoctoral fellows to work on health services, policy, and system improvement projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 155,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : July 3, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Embedded research in a health system organization.
- Applied research, policy analysis, and quality improvement.
- Implementation and intervention research.
- Surveillance, evaluation, and evidence-informed decision-making.
Documents Needed
- Canadian Common CV
- Project or program of work proposal
- Letters of support from supervisors
- Degree information and transcripts
- Proof of PhD registration or completion
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Doctoral trainees in Canada.
- Postdoctoral researchers.
- Researchers in health services and policy fields.
Who is not eligible
- Current or former employees of the host organization.
- Universities and university-based research institutes as host partners.
- CIHR-funded entities as host partners.
Eligible expenses
- Travel and accommodation for cohort meetings.
- Professional development and training fees.
- Research and knowledge mobilization costs.
- Research assistant or coordinator costs.
- Relocation expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Western Canada
- Central Canada
- Eastern Canada
- Northern Canada
- Quebec
- British Columbia
- Saskatchewan
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Applicant achievements and leadership potential.
- Project quality, feasibility, and impact.
- Training, supervision, and mentorship environment.
- Value added for the applicant and host organization.
How to apply
- Step 1: Find a host partner
- Review the Partner Linkage Tool or identify your own organization.
- Contact potential host partners and discuss fit.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the Canadian Common CV.
- Prepare the project proposal and work plan.
- Gather supervisor support letters and degree documents.
- Step 3: Submit through ResearchNet
- Complete the full application in ResearchNet.
- Include all required signatures and attachments.
- Submit before the competition deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications undergo relevance review first.
- Eligible applications go to peer review.
- Funding decisions follow ranking and pool allocation.
- Successful applicants must accept the award within 15 working days.
- A final report is required after the fellowship.
Additional information
- Applicants may use the Partner Linkage Tool, but it is optional.
- Applications may involve more than one host partner organization.
- Remote embedded learning is permitted.
- Relocation expenses are eligible award funds.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship Program
What is the Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship?
This program supports embedded research careers in health system organizations. It funds doctoral and postdoctoral fellows to work on health services, policy, and system improvement projects.
How much funding can be received?
Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $155,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship program?
To be eligible for the Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship program, you must:
Doctoral trainee or postdoctoral researcher.
Health services or related field background.
Host partner and academic supervisors.
What expenses are eligible under Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship?
Embedded research in a health system organization.
Applied research, policy analysis, and quality improvement.
Implementation and intervention research.
Surveillance, evaluation, and evidence-informed decision-making.
Who can I contact for more information about the Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship?
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) Fellowship available?
The Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship program is available across Canada.
Is the Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship is a Partnering and Collaboration