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HRJ Medical Research RFP
Supports Canadian medical research in complex care
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Location
Canada
Who can apply
Principal investigators affiliated with a Qualified Donee in Canada, as recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency, may apply.
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Overview
HRJ Medical Research is a 2026 Request for Proposals supporting Canadian research that expands proven or emerging treatments and technologies into new areas of care for vulnerable, medically complex populations. Eligible work includes bench-to-bedside proposals, implementation programs, interventions, clinical trials, and studies in real-world healthcare settings using therapeutics, behavioural interventions, devices, or digital health/AI.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Bench-to-bedside proposals.
- Implementation programs or interventions.
- Clinical trials.
- Studies that evaluate interventions in human subjects within real-world healthcare settings.
Sources and recorded changes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Principal investigators affiliated with a Qualified Donee in Canada, as recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency, may apply.
- The eligible organization can include post-secondary institutions, some research hospitals, and other charitable organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Indirect or overhead costs, included within the total requested budget.
- Costs for clinicians compensated through a fee-for-service model, including time to participate in the project, if reasonable, directly attributable to the research activities, and clearly outlined in the budget.
Selection criteria
- Projects that are purely basic or pre-clinical without a defined clinical pathway and time-bound milestones during the grant term are unlikely to be competitive.
- Projects focused exclusively or primarily on geriatric populations may not score well in review.
- Reasonableness and alignment with project scope are assessed at the full proposal stage for indirect costs.
How to apply
- Submit an Expression of Interest.
- Selected applicants prepare a Letter of Intent.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are currently at the Letter of Intent stage after the Expressions of Interest deadline has passed.
- Funding decisions will be announced in October 2026.
Additional information
- Funding decisions will be announced in October 2026.
- Information on the 2027 RFP will be posted in fall 2026.
- An FAQ document is available for commonly asked questions.
- Questions can be sent to medicalresearch@hrjconsulting.com.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the HRJ Medical Research RFP Program
What is the HRJ Medical Research RFP?
HRJ Medical Research is a 2026 Request for Proposals supporting Canadian research that expands proven or emerging treatments and technologies into new areas of care for vulnerable, medically complex populations. Eligible work includes bench-to-bedside proposals, implementation programs, interventions, clinical trials, and studies in real-world healthcare settings using therapeutics, behavioural interventions, devices, or digital health/AI.
Who is eligible for the HRJ Medical Research RFP program?
To be eligible for the HRJ Medical Research RFP program, you must:
The principal investigator must be based in Canada and employed by a Qualified Donee in Canada.
The research must be carried out within, and apply to, the Canadian or North American context.
Bench-to-bedside proposals are eligible.
What expenses are eligible under HRJ Medical Research RFP?
Indirect or overhead costs, included within the total requested budget.
Costs for clinicians compensated through a fee-for-service model, including time to participate in the project, if reasonable, directly attributable to the research activities, and clearly outlined in the budget.
Who can I contact for more information about the HRJ Medical Research RFP?
You can contact HRJ Consulting (HRJ) by email at medicalresearch@hrjconsulting.com.
Where is the HRJ Medical Research RFP available?
The HRJ Medical Research RFP program is available across Canada.
Is the HRJ Medical Research RFP a grant, loan, or tax credit?
HRJ Medical Research RFP is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the HRJ Medical Research RFP?
HRJ Medical Research RFP is funded by HRJ Consulting (HRJ)