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Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026)
Funding for early-career child health research
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 20, 2026
Location
Ontario
Overview
This program provides up to $300,000 per project over three years for new investigator research in child and youth health. It supports biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, and population and public health projects that can improve children’s health outcomes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 20, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
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
- Child health research in biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, and population and public health fields
- Early-career research projects with potential to improve children’s health outcomes
- Knowledge translation and dissemination of research findings
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Institutional support letter
- Mentor support letter
- CVs as requested in the form
- Proof of completion of a CIHR sex and gender-based analysis module
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New investigators in child health research
- Principal investigators and, where applicable, co-principal investigators
- Researchers affiliated with a Canadian eligible institution
Who is not eligible
- Trainees, including fellows and doctoral candidates, as principal investigators
- Applicants without affiliation to an eligible institution
- Applicants who already hold an active SickKids Foundation grant
- Projects that mainly benefit children outside Canada
- Researchers proposing work that is already funded
Eligible expenses
- Research costs such as materials, services, staff salaries, supplies, resources, and animals
- Knowledge translation or dissemination activities
- Travel related to the research project
- Equipment purchase or rental, including computers
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Institutional overhead and indirect costs
- Projects with limited relevance to children’s health
- Projects that primarily benefit children outside Canada
- Projects that are already funded elsewhere
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through expert scientific peer review.
- The Grant Review Committee assesses scientific merit and relevance to child and youth health.
- Funding decisions are made in rank order and then finalized by SickKids Foundation’s Audit and Finance sub-committee.
- Successful applicants are published on the CIHR website.
- A grant agreement must be signed, and reporting obligations apply during the funding period.
Additional information
- Applications written in French are welcomed, but review comments will be provided in English.
- The competition is highly competitive and has a limited funding envelope.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact their institution’s research awards or grants management office before applying.
- Selected applicants names will be published on the CIHR website.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026). 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 Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026)?
This program provides up to $300,000 per project over three years for new investigator research in child and youth health. It supports biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, and population and public health projects that can improve children’s health outcomes.
How much funding can be received?
Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026) Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026) program?
To be eligible for the Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026) program, you must:
New investigator status required.
Canadian eligible institution affiliation required.
Project must focus on child health.
What expenses are eligible under Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026)?
Child health research in biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, and population and public health fields
Early-career research projects with potential to improve children’s health outcomes
Knowledge translation and dissemination of research findings
Who can I contact for more information about the Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026)?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at national.grants@sickkidsfoundation.com or by phone at 416-813-6166 Ext. 2354.
Where is the Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026) available?
The Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Operating Grant: New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026) is a Researchers And Facilities