INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026)

• Completed ICS application form
• Signed application form
• Cover page
• Letters of support from co-applicants and partners, if applicable

Who is eligible?

• Independent researchers
• Canadian postsecondary institutions and affiliated institutions
• Health research non-profit organizations
• Partner organizations such as non-profits, professional associations, and registered charities

Eligible expenses

• Planning, publication, translation, and dissemination costs
• Preparation of public-facing materials and knowledge products
• Travel and accommodation for participants
• Meeting rooms, audiovisual equipment, and videoconferencing costs
• Honoraria, hospitality, dependent care, and limited release time allowance

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Purchase or maintenance of equipment
• Operating costs of research projects
• Direct research costs such as pilot projects, feasibility studies, or operating grants
• Principal and co-investigator salaries

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada

• Applications are first screened for eligibility, completeness, and relevance.
• Eligible applications are assessed against the program criteria and, where applicable, pool-specific requirements.
• Fundable applications may then enter the selection process, which can include randomization within the pool.
• Applicants are notified of the results by email.
• Successful projects may be subject to reporting requirements after funding.

• Applications are reviewed first for eligibility, completeness, and relevance.
• Funding decisions may be made through a partial randomization process among fundable applications.
• Successful applicants are notified by email.
• Some funding pools may have extra requirements or reporting obligations.